Five Small Camera Bags for the Casual Photographer

My camera bag was stolen a while ago while I was traveling, and I've been searching for a perfect replacement ever since. I'm looking for a lightweight bag for casual shooting with room for my wallet and iPhone. I recently asked my Twitter followers for some good suggestions, and these are a few of their most beloved bags:

1. Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home Photo Bag, $65
    
Crumpler got high votes, and I have to agree. For functionality and style,
Crumpler is on its game. I had this bag for years, and found it very
useful once I clipped off the fugly rubber tag on the front. It's the
size of a small purse with a long comfortable strap, and there are
three interior compartments. I like to carry my camera body (lens
attached), plus an extra lens and flash. There's an exterior pocket for
your wallet or cell phone, but both can be a tough squeeze. Overall
though, pretty great.

2. Jill-e Small Brown Nylon Camera Bag, $130
    
The Jill-E line of camera bags seem to have been built with scrapbookers in
mind (ie, women), so their designs are appealing if you've ever wished
your camera bag weren't ruining the line of your cocktail dress. If you
lean toward a preppy/classic look and don't mind the absence of a long
cross body strap, this is your brand.

3. Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag, $143
    
What I like about Domke bags is that I wouldn't feel like a target if I were
traveling with one in a developing country. They're discreet and roomy,
but they aren't as heavily padded as many bags, and you'll need to
weatherproof the canvas. If durability, flexibility, and a low profile
are key to you, Domke has several good options.

4. Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack, $60
    
If you're comfortable fully embracing the sporty look, this Tamarac bag is
close to perfect. Room for lots of goodies, but not so many that you
might as well have slogged a pack along. And speaking of which...

5. Lowepro Flipside 300, $99
    
For those who prefer a pack to a bag, or like to keep larger lenses on
hand, the Lowepro Flipside is attractive, compact, and comfy. Plus, you
can easily attach a small tripod to the back without limiting mobility
too much. Bonus.

So after all this searching, I'm still
undecided, though leaning toward the Crumpler or a tricked out Domke.
How about you, have a bag you can't live without? We're taking
suggestions.

Maggie Mason is the author of No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog, publisher of Mighty Mighty Media, and a Twitter power user (@Maggie). Her personal blog, Mighty Girl was recently nominated for a SxSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and she was named one of Silicon Valley's Top 50 Influencers by Now Public.