The best camera is the one you have with you, so why not bring a bunch? The gear in Addim Hawk’s bag is versatile enough for capturing beautiful shots and action scenes, all inside a pretty compact setup.

Figuring out what to keep in your bag is one challenge. Keeping your bag organized is a totally different hurdle to jump. Systems Engineering student Maximilliano Nicoletti keeps the mess under control with bags within bags and some organizing gear.

When you’re out in the wilderness, it helps to stay prepared. That means more than putting on some hiking boots and bringing a snack to eat. It means packing a bag that’ll get you through with minimal waste and maximum effectiveness. To prep for a day-long hike to the Chanctonbury Ring hill fort, Nat Wagstaff showed…

Different types of vacations require different gear, and one of the biggest choices most of us make as we head off to the airport is the choice between packing everything into a backpack or a suitcase. They each have their strengths and weaknesses and are better suited for certain situations.

Everybody wants to have a different set of tools nearby when they fly, but reader Carl Maldonado shares what he takes with him when he’s flying for different architecture projects. As you’d expect, there’s a nice pencil case in here.

Not everyone needs a backpack or shoulder bag. Case in point, Everyday Carry reader Hamada’s bag, which is pocket-sized, but packed full of a variety of tools.

Sometimes, you just need the simplest, smallest, easiest way to carry a camera. Over at Oppositelock, AtlasM shares their bag for just that.

Thinking about taking your kid for a hike? Flickr user Pack Config shares the bags he and his kid take when they go off on hikes.

A professor has to strike a balance of being professional, classy, and still efficient. Everyday Carry reader Jay shares his bag for doing just that.

Sometimes, a small bag is all you need to accompany you and the rest of your tools. Over on Everyday Carry, user 270Ultimate shares the bag they take along with them as a real estate appraiser.

Climate matters more than you’d think with tech gear, and for photographer Dominic Duncombe, that means protecting his gear against the humid beaches of the Bahamas. He shares his set up with Cool Tools.

Ever wonder what photography gear someone on a bike tour through South America might need? Over at The Radavist, photographer Ryan Wilson shows off the gear he’s had with him for the last few months.

Antarctica is one of the most extreme places on Earth, and audio equipment is known to be finicky. So, what does an audio engineer take with them? Everyday Carry reader Nerio shares his gear for an upcoming trip.

If you travel with a ton of gadgets, you know keeping them organized is hard. Over on Cool Tools, reader Marcel Dufresne details the bag he shares with his wife on long trips.

If you’re a hobbyist photographer, it’s hard to carry your camera around with you everywhere you go. Lifehacker reader Jordon Cooper’s New Year’s Resolution was just that, so he set up his camera bag so he could have it with him all the time.

Sometimes, you need to take your job with you. If you’re a filmmaker, that means lugging around the exact amount of equipment you need, no less and no more. Case in point, reader Alex Moreán’s bag.

Ever wonder what that fix-anything contractor is carrying around with them? Over at Cool Tools, residential contractor Paul Abueva shares his bag.

Sometimes, you just need the right bag that fits everything you need to take around with you every day. Case in point, Everyday Carry reader Simon Oliver’s bag.

Little kids carry around bags too, which is why Flickr user Pack Config shared their son’s bag, packed with all the things a little kid needs.