Finally a bag for the active working photographer! Built on decades of shooting experience and a careful look at historic carry solutions, the Bare Bones Bag , Bare Bones Bag 2 and the Bare Bones Bag Micro is unlike any “camera bag” made. Each Bare Bones Bag is handmade in Vermont to Stephen Schaub’s exact specifications. The Bare Bones Bag transcends just being a “camera bag” and affords an easy carry solution for your day to day needs and travel concerns! Each Bare Bones Bag is made out of top quality materials and is designed to last a lifetime!

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The Three Bare Bones Bags Compared: BBB-Micro, BBB and BBB2 (smallest to biggest).

Unique features of the Bare Bones Bag and the Bare Bones Bag 2:

• Two deep front pockets, four deep inside pockets plus one main large inside “pocket”, one full length back pocket…that’s eight pockets in all. All the pockets are very deep so things don’t fall out, rendering zippers (which tend to break from over-stuffing) unnecessary.
• Internal carabiner key clip
• Body of the Bare Bones Bag: Durable Cordura nylon outer (1000 denier).
• Inside of the Bare Bones Bag: Nylon pack cloth liner sewn in separately to prevent leakage, actually a bag inside a bag (420 denier).
• Two Velcro closures on the flap- fast open, secure close.
• Portage top handle, padded.
• Shoulder straps are 1.5 inches wide. The attachment sandwiches around the lip of the bag so it cannot pull off. This also works to keep the bag tightly closed when worn. The BBB2 has 2″ shoulder straps to carry extra large loads!
• Slider shoulder strap adjustment.
• 1/4″ Neoprene pad in the base of the bag (removable)
• NO exterior logo or name of any kind.
• Two tone color: Black body with Dark Blue Gray flap. The Blue Gray flap is made of durable reflective material that helps you and your bag standout on a dark street with approaching cars…during the day you just look cool!
• Made in the USA (Vermont) using only the finest materials!!!!!

Unique features of the Bare Bones Bag Micro that are different from the BBB and BBB2:

• Two D Ring Attachment Points for additional gear pockets.

The photo below shows the D Ring attachment Point X2 on the BBB-Micro.

All other features and material construction of the BBB-Micro are the same as the BBB and the BBB2.

NOTE: The BBB- Micro as of April 9, 2009 has the same interior pocket design as the BBB and the BBB2…. it’s just smaller!

Warranty: Lifetime Warranty (provided by the Vermont manufacturer Courierware):

All stitching and workmanship are included in the warranty. A sales slip is not required. There is a nominal charge for repairs that are not covered under the warranty. If your bag is damaged, for example, your dog chews a hole it or it is melted by your furnace, repair or replacement is at your expense.

Return Policy: Due to the custom nature of this product, no return is possible on this item.

FAQ:

Question: How long will it take to get my Bare Bones Bag?

Answer: 10-14 days.

Question: What colors does the Bare Bones Bag come in?

Answer: Two tone: Black body with Dark Blue Gray Flap…does not scream camera bag!

Question: Why no padding?

Answer: Because most padding on camera bags just adds weight and bulk. The Bare Bones Bag hugs your body in such a way that it moves with you and padding would just get in the way. There is a bit of neoprene padding in the base of the bag (removable if you wish). The neoprene is more for the bag shape than padding but it does pad the bag contents when it is set down.

Question: What if I want some additional padding around my gear?

Answer: Do what photographers have done for years: wrap your lenses in lens-cleaning cloths or something like an Ilford Anti-Static Cloth or consider stuffing it to the bottom of the pockets for additional bottom padding. (How do I carry my gear? Au naturale, baby!)

Question: What about additional weather proofing?

Answer: The Bare Bones Bag is extremely weather resistant!!! The outer shell is Durable Cordura nylon (1000 denier) which is sewn using non-wicking sail cloth thread to the inner bag which is Nylon pack cloth (420 denier) also weather resistant. I have been in rain for several hours with this bag and never a drop has touched my gear!

Question: Unlike other products you make, this is assembled by another person…what is the quality control like?

Answer: The Bare Bones Bag is handmade here in Vermont by Courierware…a premier Messenger Bag maker with over 20 years experience. Courierware was recently rated best overall messenger bag by the Wall Street Journal. I have worked with Couierware for many years…they first made my Response Bag (discontinued) and now of course the Bare Bones Bag. Quality at Courierware is first and foremost! Nuf said.

Question: What is the weight and size of the Bare Bones Bag, Bare Bones Bag 2 and the Bare Bones Bag Micro?

Answer: The Bare Bones Bag empty weighs in at 13.9oz! The size is approx 9″ x 10.5″ x .3.5″. The Bare Bones Bag 2 empty weighs in at 15 oz! The size is approx 10″ x 12″ x 4.5″ and the Bare Bones Bag Micro empty weighs in at 11 oz! The size is approx 8″ x 9.5″ x 3.5″ and has a different interior pocket configuration.

Question: How much gear can I stuff into the Bare Bone Bag?

Answer: More than you would ever want to. There is an image near the top of this page which I feel represents a thoughtful amount of gear for most carry situations…several lenses, film/ memory cards, flash, phone, accessories…perfect!

Question: Will my Nikon or Canon Lenses fit in the Bare Bones Bag?

Answer: I tested the Bare Bones Bag with a Nikon 35-70 F2.8 and a 20mm F2.8 and they both fit perfectly. Most normal lenses should fit fine but large lenses or huge zoom lenses with massive hoods won’t. The Bare Bones Bag is perfect for systems like a Leica M, Zeiss Ikon, Olympus Digital Systems or my beloved LOMO LCA’s. If you need a large bag to fit your bigger gear then get the BBB2 as it is designed for bigger camera gear! The BBB-Micro is the perfect everyday carry solution for smaller camera systems.

Question: How do you clean the Bare Bones Bag? (Assuming a quick wipe with damp towel is not enough)…

Answer: To wash your bag put it into a regular washing machine on COLD. Use a small amount of soap. The liner and the outer of the bag are sewn together only around the top of the bag. For better washing and faster drying you can separate the two layers by pulling the liner out from the inside of the bag. Spot wash any particularly bad areas before throwing it into the machine. After washing, let any trapped water settle to the bottom and squeeze it out of the lowest corner. LINE DRY – DO NOT USE A DRYER. Heat can melt the waterproofing.

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Final Note: The Bare Bones Bag has been tested by me and other working photographers before being released. Crescent Valley LLC however cannot be held liable for any damage in whatever form from the use of the Bare Bones Bag.