Not Another Camera Bag Question — Looking for Something Different for My Leica M

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Oberwerth Kate. Shoulder bag, sold "for females". Does not look like a camera bag. Has inserts for two bodies with lenses attached - and a small laptop (13"/14"). Unlike most bags, it is acccessible all the time - but it is not something for rainy days. Quality (leather) is Leica worthy 

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[nilsen]

Get a camera insert from Tenba (or similar) and a regular bag that can fit it. The BYOB 9 from tenba is perfect for an M body and some lenses

[fatphoca]

Check out Compagnon bags from Germany. The sling bags don't look like camera bags and the leather messengers open with a magnetic clasp making it very easy to use. 

[derleicaman]

On 8/17/2025 at 9:19 AM, Stef63 said:

 

I’ve been using the Fogg E-Flat for over 15 years for exactly this purpose. It’s a messenger-style bag that fits what you’re describing: a laptop (MacBook Pro 14” in my case) with charger and cables, an umbrella, a book or water bottle, plus an M with one lens mounted and room for one more.

It doesn’t scream “expensive camera inside” and its slim profile still passes as a briefcase-style bag. At the same time, it’s surprisingly roomy—I’ve carried an S3 medium format body with an S-lens mounted and two extra S-lenses without issue. Considering the size of those lenses and the S3, that says a lot about its capacity.

That said, these bags are probably hard to find today, as Fogg seems to have stopped production. But any similar-sized messenger bag will serve the same purpose.

 Fogg E-Flat

Good news, FOGG bags are back in production! I have not spoken to Nigel recently, but he has trained a new person, Elle, to make their bags again. This is a very recent development, and I am not sure how quickly she will be up to full speed. FOGG bags are my choice, going back to the 80's when I was one of a few US dealers for them.