Back in December I started obsessing over getting a new camera bag. I had one that was functional but it just wasn't really working how I wanted it too. It didn't serve as my regular purse just a camera bag, so this presented me with a dilemma. Every time I went on a photo shoot by myself I never wanted to bring my purse along because I didn't want to leave it in the car, but I also didn't want to lug it around with me.
What to do what to do?
Get a purse that also doubles as a camera bag. Duh. Or vice versa. Whatever. You know what I mean.
So I started researching camera bags that don't look like camera bags. Seriously, its a thing. Surprisingly, I am not the first person to think of this. There were many, many options to choose from.
After tireless research and stalking review after review, I narrowed it down to one designer and two bags.
Kelly Moore | 2 sues bag | B-Hobo bag (update: Kelly Moore sadly no longer offers either of these bags, but they might be available online for resale).
I went back and forth for a WHILE on this decision. There were things I liked about both bags but neither bag had ALL the things I liked.
I really liked the side pocket on the side of the B-Hobo, but I loved the Posey Pocket on the 2 Sues. I liked the look of the B-Hobo more, but I loved all the external pockets on the 2 Sues.
Each bag would hold the gear I wanted to carry around. Each bag had both a regular size carrying strap and a cross body strap which I am obsessed with. (Bags tend to slide off my shoulders easily, so cross body is really my preferred carrying style) Each bag came in a variety of colors, were similar in price and had various positive raves and reviews on line.
When Kelly Moore released a $30 off any bag coupon on New Year's Eve, I had to make a choice.
In the end I decided on the 2 Sues. I felt like it might be a little bigger overall and I did like the slouchy look. And SIX external pockets?! That is probably what sold me the most.
Since I am a lover of purple, I purchased the 2 Sues in eggplant. Love at first click.