Gear

Commute and Shoot

If your camera and gear go everywhere you do, you'll need a commuter bag that's up to the task. We put three of them to the test on the hot asphalt during the spring and early summer.
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Jakob Schiller
Chrome, Timbuk2 and f-stop camera bag review for Wired.
Albuquerque, where I live, averages 300 sunny days a year. Granted, some of those days are punishingly hot or cold. But on average, it's a great place to ride bikes, and I often spend more time in the saddle than behind a steering wheel. Because my bike is my main form of transportation, commuter gear is important. No scrimping. I'm particularly picky when it comes to carrying my cameras. I need something that's comfortable, easy to use, protects against the elements (on the rare days we have them), and will absorb the impact if I ever fall off my bike. Fortunately, there are plenty of bike-friendly options out there, and we put three of them to the test on the hot asphalt during the spring and early summer.

All photos: Jakob Schiller/WIRED