 - History -
“I designed my first shooter’s bags to solve a problem, without a thought that I might actually end up in the photo bag business. As a staffer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, I needed a bag I could work out of fast, and on the run if need be. Most bags are designed more like carrying cases or storage devices, with way too much bulk and padding. This is not only unnecessary, but takes away utility, speed and capacity. The bag I created had the necessary cushioning, yet tons more room. It was designed so that I could get at my equipment instantly, without having to take the bag from my shoulder. My colleagues liked my ideas and so did thousands of other photographers. What started as a kitchen table experiment is now a line of intelligently designed and executed bags and accessories that are recognized throughout the world as the photojournalist’s choice.”
- Material -
Canvas, for a classic look and feel:
If you tastes lean towards the traditional and understated, then all-natural canvas is probably for you. Soft, supple, heavyweight cotton canvas molds around its contents, hugs your body, and has a smooth texture that’s friendly to both equipment and clothing. The fabric is we add a repellent treatment in the dying process for an extra measure of protection. Still, canvas is a “breathable” fabric, so the air in your Domke Bag stays dry even in the most humid environments. Canvas also helps prevent static electricity, a benefit when working with electronic equipment. Finally, canvas has a character all its own; as your Domke Bag ages, it softens and wears like a favorite pair of jeans. And new or old, a canvas Domke is the ultimate in discretion - the bag that doesn’t shout “Expensive Camera Equipment Inside!” Ballistic Nylon, for a more “high-tech” approach:
If you prefer a nylon bag, we also use super-tough 1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon. It is a water-resistant fabric used in everything from expensive luggage to bullet-proof vest exteriors. It has a more pronounced texture than canvas, and features a beefy, weatherproof urethane coating. Tough-as-nails Ballistic Nylon keeps its shape and sheen even after years of hard use, yet when incorporated into the flexible Domke design, is still soft and hip-hugging. Our Ballistic Nylon bags are a great alternative for those who want classic Domke performance but prefer a different look to canvas.
 - Sewing technology & Parts -
Tough, street-tested hardware and YKK zippers:
When it comes to keeping it all together, we use only the strongest buckles, adjusters, rings and clips. Most of our bags feature “bomb-proof” steel snaphooks with welded steel rings — the most pilfer-proof closure short of a padlock — and other elements of composite hardware made of DuPont Delrin®.
- Shoulder Strap -
Domke’s original non-slip shoulder strap:
We custom-weave twin tracks of high-friction rubber into some of the thickest, toughest cotton webbing on earth. The result is The Gripper™ Strap — the strap that stays on the shoulder to keep your bag where it needs to be. It also surrounds the bottom of the bag for maximum security and end-to-end support
- The patented Padded Insert System -
The heart of a Domke Shooter’s Bag: Another Domke exclusive, the Padded Insert System organizes and protects your gear with less fuss… and a lot less bulk. Interchangeable compartmentalized inserts let you custom-tailor your Domke bag to suit any application or equipment combination. And unlike the flat walls, hatches, floors and bridges you find in other bags, these inserts are complete, self-contained storage components. Which means you can move — or remove — any Domke insert without having to empty it first!
- Capacity -
Need to squeeze one more item into your bag? Domke bags are built to do just that. The canvas combined with adjustable closures allow you to easily close even the most overstuffed bag.
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