Billingham Hadley One

£265/$399 www.billingham.co.uk

One of the biggest names in luxury camera bags, Billingham has been creating premium handmade bags in England since 1973. Typical of the range, the Hadley One combines either a three-layer waterproof canvas or synthetic Fybrenyte material with top-grain leather and solid brass fittings. Larger than the classic Hadley Pro, the Hadley One measures 370x275x 140mm and weighs 1.4kg. It’s available in a range of canvas or Fibrenyte colour options, with contrasting leather details.

The bag comes with a full-height, half-length camera insert, so you can use the bag for camera kit and daily essentials. A full camera insert is available for an additional £60/$70; this will accommodate a full-frame DSLR with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, plus a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and more besides. For weightier kit, it’s worth splashing out on the SP50 strap pad, which costs £34/$50.

Included highlights include an internal pocket for a 13-inch laptop, a rear zipped pocket for a tablet or documents, and two large dump pockets at the front, with popper fasteners.

Pros Robust, versatile and stylish; clever design features

Cons Given the size of the bag, the strap pad should be included

We say A design classic that will always look good while being practical and long-lasting

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