Camera bags that can also store your laptop

Billingham Hadley One

£249/$399

www.billingham.co.uk

Billingham makes a lot of camera bags, but the Hadley One’s standout feature is a 13in laptop slot behind the main compartment. It’s a practically sized bag without being unwieldy, although you only get a half-width padded insert included. The insert provided will swallow a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, plus an ungripped full-frame body with a 50mm lens attached. The remaining space in the main compartment is great for personal effects, or you can add an optional second camera insert.

Two large front pockets, meanwhile, are perfect for keeping lenses reachable during a shoot. These look pretty low-tech with a simple press-stud closure, but the gusseted sides mean they can expand to hold a lot more equipment than you might expect.

But the real reasons you buy a Hadley One are its supreme quality and a timeless style that’ll suit any occasion. The smell of the leather straps and the reinforcing trim is worth the money alone, while the rugged canvas outer material and slightly domed flap shrug off abuse and a heavy rain shower.

The Billingham Hadley Pro might look a little old-fashioned - and it’s certainly expensive but it’s durable, versatile and very quick and convenient to use.

PROS Stunning material and quality; spacious, classy design; lots of colour options