We live in a day and age in which everything seems to have multiple purposes.
Heck, just look at our phones - who'd have thought 20 years ago that today we'd have mobile phones that are also computers and cameras?!
Today's camera bags need to be able to do more than just transport your stuff from one place to the other, too.
In this quick guideline, I offer up a few insights into some camera bag accessories that will help your rig pull double-duty.
Editor's Note: The bag used as an example in this article is the Holdfast Sightseer, one of the best multi-purpose camera bags on the market today. See the complete line of Sightseer accessories for yourself.
Photography Gear Recommendation: Get Yourself a Sightseer Backpack
It's hard to find a camera bag that's as versatile as Holdfast's Sightseer Backpack.
There's quite a few reasons for that, too.
For starters, you want a bag that will hold all your gear, and the Sightseer Backpack fills that niche.
You can bring along your big DSLR, a couple of lenses, a flash, batteries, and other accessories.
It'll also accommodate up to a 15-inch laptop.
But where the Sightseer really shines is in all the add-on accessories you can get to make the bag even more functional.
Learn More:
Must-Have Photography Accessories: Sightseer Lens Pouches
When it comes to camera bag accessories, the Sightseer lens pouches give you tons of flexibility and added room.
As you can see above, these pouches give you easy access to the accessories you need.
Let's say you need to bring along your telephoto lens to do a little wildlife photography.
Well, with the Sightseer Backpack, you can add a Large Sightseer Lens Pouch to accommodate your lens.
Holdfast also makes small and medium-sized lens pouches.
That means that you can cradle each of your lenses inside the Aztec fleece-lined interior of the pouch, attached right there to your bag where you can easily access each lens and swap them out quickly and efficiently.
In that regard, these things aren't just good-looking, beautifully constructed photography accessories.
Instead, they'll help you keep your gear safe and improve your workflow all at the same time.
Editor's Tip: When looking for a camera bag, check the small details like stitching and zippers to ensure you're getting a well-built camera bag that will last.
Enhance Your Bag's Functionality With a Cell Phone Pouch
As I noted in the introduction, our phones are so much more than just a means of talking to people these days.
But as they've gotten bigger, having them in your pocket while you're out adventuring and taking photos might not be the best (or most comfortable) bet.
Enter the Holdfast Sightseer Cell Pouch.
These little guys are designed and built to keep your phone safe and sound in a fleece-lined pouch that's also weather-resistant.
That means that you not only have easy access to your phone when you need it, but you also don't have to worry about it getting wet when the weather isn't all that rosy.
Learn More:
Improve Your Workflow With a Sightseer Sling Camera Strap
The great thing about a camera bag accessory like the Sightseer Sling Strap is that it keeps your camera right there at your fingertips for quick use but also keeps it out of the way.
Even better, you can use the Sling Strap to carry other sightseer accessories like the lens pouches and cell pouch discussed earlier.
That means no more digging around in your bag for the things you use most often. Instead, you can carry them on your Sling Strap and have super easy access to them when you need.
As you can see, these modular accessories are great for any photographer that wants to carry more gear, keep it safe and organized, and improve their workflow.
In the end, that's all we can ask for as photographers, right?