Moment’s new camera carrying system blurs quite a few lines

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Camera accessory brand Moment has introduced a new line of camera bags that take a fresh look at lightweight packs. The Moment Fast & Light camera bags aim to offer slimmed-down, minimalist options for adventurers, with looks that can transition to everyday carry.

Moment says the Fast & Light line was inspired by running and cycling gear, and that’s especially true of the vest, the most interesting offering in the lineup. After all, the Exposure 10L Vest looks more like a running vest than a traditional photographer’s vest. Moment says the vest can be worn loosely or tightened down for a no-bounce fit using bungees on the sides. It also features bungee sternum straps instead of the front zipper closure found on photographer’s vests, allowing a snug fit.

The front pocket design also takes cues from running vests. It offers a zippered stretch pocket and a quick-access stretch pocket on the front straps for easy access to things like film, your phone or those ever-important snacks. The back design borrows features from a cycling jersey, with stretch back pockets that allow for no-look access without removing the vest.

There’s a main compartment that supports up to a 14″ laptop, a tablet or a hydration bladder. A dedicated battery pocket in the main compartment is connected to a charging channel that lets you run a charging cable through the vest to keep your phone charged while in the front stretch pocket.

Moment says it’s designed to keep your gear close to your body so that it “moves the way you do.” The pockets disperse items between your side, front, and back, which helps get rid of bulk and keep the weight comfortable. The vest is also lightweight, at just 0.8kg (1.7 lbs). It’s made of the company’s 210-denier fabric called LiteWeave Ripstop and features a durable water repellent (DWR) coating for protection against the elements. It comes only in black but is available in two sizes: S/M, which fits chest sizes 38-45 inches, and L/XL, which fits chest sizes 45-55 inches.

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Also in the new lineup is the Sequence 23L Camera Backpack, which looks like a much more traditional camera bag, though with plenty of useful features. Inside the bag are padded dividers that you can fold away when they aren’t needed. A removable waist belt adds stability and comfort when needed. It offers two access points, including top access for quick-grab items like layers, and front access for camera gear.

The pack also features vest-inspired shoulder straps with pockets, LightWeave Ripstop fabric with a DWR coating and a laptop sleeve that doubles as a hydration bladder compartment with a pass-through hole for the tube. Side stuff pockets allow you to store water bottles, a tripod or additional layers. It’s available in black, white and green.

The 1.5L sling is designed for compact cameras and essentials. Photo: Moment

Finally, the Fast & Light line includes 4L and 1.5L slings. Both can be worn as waist packs or crossbody bags and offer one-handed quick adjustments without hanging straps to dial in fit. They also each offer a front mesh pocket for quick access items and two zippered pockets for better organization. The 4L sling features a removable three-point stability strap that keeps the bag against your body when you’re on the move and straps for jackets and tripods.

The new bags are now available for pre-order through Moment’s website. Moment says the first 100 units will ship by the end of December, but the second batch won’t arrive until March. The Exposure Vest costs $120 and the Sequence Backpack $230. The 1.5L sling is priced at $55, and the 4L sling at $99.

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