I wouldn’t call it a “problem,” exactly. “Condition” might be a better word for my interest in bags. It’s not that I love bags so much as I love trying to find one that’s perfect. Of course there is no such thing, which is why I’ve ended up with so many. The photo above shows a few of them that happened to end up in my kitchen.

Clockwise from left:

• Some generic Lowepro camera backpack. Good for hiking, which I never do.
• Jack Spade tote. Nice, general carry-all.
• Domke camera bag. I forget the model. Never grew to like this one. Odd size and shape never really fit with me.
• Pelican hard case. It’s ancient and still tough as nails. My Hasselblad kit lives in here - safely.
• Ari Marcopoulos Camera Bag. This is a newcomer and it’s very promising. I’ll post something later about it, maybe.
• Maxwell Scott briefcase. This is what I bring to the office every day. Fits the Macbook Air and iPad, a notebook with a few pens and such. Very high quality leather and construction costs more, but the fit, finish, and feel of this bag is fantastic. It even smells great.
• Domke F-803 Satchel. Really great bag. Nearly perfect. This has been my most-carried camera bag for years. A couple of rangefinders and some film fit perfectly. It’s small, well-made bag, and works great for walking about with a small kit. Only thing I’d change is that it uses velcro pocket closures. Noisy and blech.