The Jo Totes DSLR camera bag for women was my favorite travel companion during my trip to New York for BlogHer 2010. I hate carrying more than one bag when I travel and the Missy helped me maintain my one bag minimum. I was worried at first because I needed to bring a lot of equipment to the convention which included my Canon 50D and laptop.
About the Bag
Missy is a modern camera bag with a retro twist. She features two large exterior pockets with magnetic closures and retro details, including a strong metal zipper, vibrant colors, and a decoratively stitched belt.
Bag Details
- Exterior material: luxuriously soft, water-resistant, top quality faux leather in black
- Interior fabric: cotton in a black, white, and pink floral
- 1/2″ foam sewn into the lining of all four sides and the bottom of the bag
- Four adjustable pads made from 1/2″ foam (two with soft velcro panels for horizontal placement)
- Removable and adjustable cross-body strap
- Durable and smooth-gliding metal zipper
- 9″ drop from shoulder
- Exterior pockets: two large front pockets with magnetic button closures; one zippered back
- Interior pockets: two open pockets; one zippered pocket
- Metal color: brushed silver
- Four metal feet
- Size: 16″ x 11 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
My Experience
I was impressed with the bag from the moment I opened the package. It’s not made of genuine leather but who cares because this faux leather is waterproof. I chose the Missy in black but it’s also available in a pink and/or blue. It’s a lightweight bag so you don’t have to worry about “bag weight” when using it for travel. I managed to fit everything I needed for my long flight to New York in the Missy without any problems.
What did I carry in my Missy DSLR camera bag during my trip New York? My Canon 50D with Tamron 28-75 attached, Canon 70-300mm lens, MP Mini 210 Laptop, Nook E-Reader, iPhone, Ecosystem notebook, charger, for purse essentials, and flight paperwork.
I love being able to switch from wearing the bag across the chest or as a single shoulder bag. The interior and exterior pockets provide enough room to store all of my purse accessories from nail polish to a hairdryer.
My favorite thing about the Missy Jo Tote is that it doesn’t look like a camera bag which reduces the risk of it getting stolen. The Missy from Jo Tote is a modern, stylish and inconspicuous DSLR camera bag perfect for the fashionista photog. Be sure to check out the entire line of Jo Tote DSLR camera bags.
Disclosure: I was not paid to write this review, however the Missy Jo Tote was provided in order for me to write this review.
I’ve been looking for a bag to keep my camera in for a while and the first one on your blog looks great! I love the black leather bag too, you’re right about it not looking like a camera bag too, I’ll have a look into getting one cos it looks liek exactly what I need!