I'm always a little puzzled by members who seek "camera bags that don't look like camera bags." There's such a bewildering variety of camera bags, tote bags, messenger bags and carry-ons available today that I wonder what a "camera bag" really looks like. On a more positive note, I really like the LowePro Event Messenger series of bags right now. I have two sizes (one is for my X100) and they're highly practical and quite inexpensive - I'd rate them better than comparable Thinktanks, one of which I use with a Leica M6 outfit. I modify the LowePros by removing the bulky, awkward and unnecessary "military" buckles they come with. The velcro on the Event Messenger bags is so tenacious you can turn the bag upside down with heavy gear in it and nothing will fall out. The velcro can be folded back when you're shooting so you don't get that ripping noise that all hook and loop fasteners make. I might conclude by adding that I've toted camera bags of all kinds - including the old fashioned leather ones that really DID look like photo bags - all over the world, including some pretty dodgy locations and a few places that were more or less war zones and never once has anyone tried to grab the bag...TW
