Take Inspiration from Camera Bags for Ease of Use

If there’s one thing photographers really understand, it’s versatility and ease of use in a bag. Neither of these Kata bags from Bogen Imaging is intended to schlep a lot of stuff, but if what you need is a superior structured bag for all your carry-on essentials that will easily slip under the seat in front of you, these two models are right up your alley.

The bags are made out of a neoprene blend, which makes them easy to carry, but provides structure and padding for your electronic goodies. They also feature fuzzy yellow interiors that make it easy to find little things that might otherwise be doomed forever to obscurity at the bottom of a black travel bag. They also have luxuriously padded straps to save you from chafing.

Another cool feature that could come in particularly handy for female travelers is the small zip-up pouch. It’s originally designed for film canisters, but it could easily be used to carry a few select makeup products or discreetly stash tampons. It attaches to the interior with little strips of velcro and comes out easily in case you need to run to the lavatory mid-flight.

Both bags (the Prism and the Sensitivity) are priced at just under $100 and have room for a laptop.