A lived-in-look Domke satchel, and two innovative backpacks from newcomer Clik Elite.
Domke Limited Edition F-803 Ruggedwear
If you like that “lived-in” look of your favorite pair of jeans that only get better with age, the remarkably commodious Domke Limited Edition F-803 Ruggedwear compact camera satchel will give it to you straight out of the box. Using an exclusive canvas material coated with waxes and oils, the fabric has a distinctive distressed and weathered look. This treatment proofs it against inclement weather while retaining the breatheability of cotton—just like classic British foul-weather motorcycle apparel. All Domke Ruggedwear bags come with an ointment that you can reapply to maintain its unique qualities and appearance.
Fortunately the F-803 is more than just a fashion statement. The smallest of the Domke Satchels, it has gained a following among photographers who don’t want to call attention to their expensive equipment, a bag that doesn’t shout “cameras!” It also works very effectively as a laptop bag or as a light briefcase for business travel.
Interior Dimensions: 12W x 3D x 9H inches. Weight: 1 pound. 15 ounces. Cost: $140.
Clik Elite Compact Sport Backpack
The Clik Elite Compact Sport Backpack is compact enough for skiing or biking, yet full-featured enough to let you carry your DSLR and an extra lens along with enough clothing and food to keep you going for a full day. Side-entry design swings around to give you access to the camera compartment without fully removing the pack, while giving you the ability to carry extra lenses and gear on your back
Other features include: A hydration sleeve and tube port that will hold a 45-ounce bladder, zippered outer pocket for quick access to accessories, stash pocket with compression cord, fully padded 250 cubic inch camera bay with weather-resistant zipper and modular organization, a media organizer with weatherproof zippers to protect memory cards, cables, and business cards, adjustable sternum strap, and the ability to host other Clik Elite units for fast camera access. The Sport is constructed of heavy-duty and high-tenacity ballistic nylon fabrics and sports robust zippers.
External measurements: 18H x 10W x 4,5D inches; total capacity, 800 cubic inches. Cost: $140. Black, Grey.
Clik Elite Medium SLR Chestpack
The low-profile Click Elite Medium SLR Chestpack hugs your body to ensure freedom of movement while keeping your camera at your fingertips. Wear it solo, sling it over your shoulder, or use the ChestPort™ system to dock into any Clik Elite backpack, such as the Sport Backpack detailed above. A padded camera bay that accommodates most DSLR bodies with lenses up to 5.5 inches in length, a convertible strap becomes a four-point chest harness that fits comfortably under traditional backpacks. A comfort-molded rear panel sheds snow and dirt, and vents heat and a slanted, wide-mouth hatch that opens away from your body for quick, easy access.
The Medium Chestpack also has an accessory pocket for organizing batteries, memory cards, etc., and a hidden side pocket for stashing a lens cap or cleaning cloth. It’s fully lined and taped, sports beefy zippers, and is constructed of ballistic, and high-tenacity nylon fabrics.
External dimensions: 10H X 6.5W X 5.5D inches. Cost: $81. Grey, Black.
