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The Ranger

My ultralight camera bag that is suited for most hikers: it fits your DSLR or mirrorless with a lens attached. Starting at 57 g, it’s lighter than popular camera clips – and adds full protection on top.

  • Ultralight fully padded camera bag
  • Weatherproof rolltop design with taped seams
  • Quick access magnetic lid
  • Handmade by me, Jacob, here in Germany!
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159,00 

incl. VAT

plus shipping: 6€ DE, 14€ EU, 19€ UK/NO/CH, 64€ US, 33€ other
Custom size measurement instructions for The Ranger
159,00 

incl. VAT

plus shipping: 6€ DE, 14€ EU, 19€ UK/NO/CH, 64€ US, 33€ other

International orders are VAT-exempt. Final pricing at checkout. Import VAT/tariffs may apply.

Made to order. Lead time: 3 weeks for orders until 20 September, after that 2 weeks

Shipping: Germany 2–3 days, EU 3–11 days, international 5–16 days.

Ultralight, waterproof, fast access.

An ultralight camera bag for DSLR and mirrorless.

Don't fear the rain.

Water has a hard time reaching your camera: The shell is waterproof and has fully taped seams, while the rolltop seals tightly against the rain with three rolls. Even then, the padding and liner are waterproof, too.

Always ready to shoot.

Unroll the lid once at the start of your hike. Let the magnets snap in place, closing your bag on the go. When the light is good, flip up the lid, grab your camera and take that shot.

Lighter than my camping pillow.

My camping pillow weighs 79 grams. Most Rangers weigh less, starting at 57 grams – thanks to modern ultralight materials and a design that includes only what really matters.

On your chest or on your hips.

Clip it to your shoulder straps or mount it on your hip belt, wear it as a sling, or strap it to your bike. Use the two rows of cord loops to build your own solution. Accessory straps are available.

What customers say

From the people who carry one.

5.0 based on 19 reviews

“I am so so so happy with my Ranger camera pack.”

Nikole ·The Ranger ·Jun 2026

“I had a custom one made for my Canon R5 + RF100-500 for my backpacking trip to Alaska. It's super lightweight and very comfortable even hiking long distance. 4mm padding lacks rigidity a bit, I would definitely recommend 8mm padding for a…”

Shenwei L. ·The Ranger ·Apr 2026

“Absolutely fantastic ultralight but well protected bag for my large mirrorless camera (SL3) plus one lens. I use this for my music photography and for landscape photography in sever arctic conditions. Highly recommended! The stretch pocket…”

Kevin P. ·The Ranger ·Mar 2026

“Excellent – fantastic design and well built. Perfect for using in the mountains”

Alison T. ·The Ranger ·Feb 2026

“I like the bag no problems at all. Observations, the bag just big enough for my Fuji xt5 it can be hard to get the camera out of the bag as there is no way to get your fingers under the camera. The accessory cord connector works but I…”

Nicholas K. ·The Ranger ·Feb 2026

“Einfach perfekt – finde sie super!”

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Matthias Bauer ·The Ranger ·Nov 2025

“Light and durable as advertised. Worked well.”

Jim C. ·The Ranger ·Oct 2025

“This bag is awesome!!! Super well made, very durable, shockingly light, great water resistance, and thoughtfully made (I love the daisy chains down the sides!). Only issue I ran into is that it's a little tough to open when wearing thick…”

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Tyler Howe ·The Ranger ·Sep 2025

“Ich hab eine sehr grosse Ranger Tasche für meine Kombo aus Nikon D500 und Nikon 500 mm f5,6 bei Jacob bestellt. Seit 2 Wochen im Dauereinsatz bei Wanderungen im Hochgebirge in der Schweiz und Südtirol. An das Handling muss man sich…”

Jochen ·The Ranger ·Sep 2025

“Fantastic piece of gear, Jacob made one large enough to store my medium format bronica s2a and a light meter without an issue. Highly recommend.”

Hans ·The Ranger ·Sep 2025

“I like it a lot. Lightweight, and easy to attach to backpack. Perfect for taking the camera out in the forest, for hiking etc. Relatively large bridge camera fits perfectly. The camera is very well protected.”

Verified buyer ·The Ranger ·Sep 2025

“This is the perfect bag for me. I have always used a ‘holster’ bag attached to the backpack hip belt, and this was how I intended to use the Leichtmut bag, but I tried attaching it to the shoulder straps today (my first use), and it is…”

Kjell B. ·The Ranger ·Jul 2025

“Regular size is a good fit for for Sony A7CII with Sigma 2.8/28-70. Astonishingly light-weight. Very versatile because of the many loops. Waterproofness and shock protection not tested yet (lucky me). Only minor issue to me is that the…”

Andreas ·The Ranger ·Jul 2025

“Got out on my first trek with the new bag a few days ago. Absolutely superb! I prefer personally to use it as a waist holster bag rather than across the chest and the bag fitted perfectly onto my rucksack waist belt. This made it very…”

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Richard Hartley ·The Ranger ·May 2025

“War in Slowenien Wandern bei drei Tagen Dauerregen, die Kamera ist komplett trocken geblieben in der Tasche. Selbst meine Regenjacke ist durchgeweicht, also echt top Qualität :)! Hatte die Tasche über der Brust und sie hat nicht gestört…”

Felipe ·The Ranger ·May 2025

“If weight and weather resistance and simplicity matters, this is the bag!! I love how sleek and minimal it is so I can pack it with the rest of my gear without worrying about extra bulk. I have the ranger for a few months now, and I…”

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Geri Csapo ·The Ranger ·Mar 2025

“The camera bag I always wanted to create myself. Extremely happy with it. The seams and tape look very good to me. I got a custom sized one and it fits my “slightly larger” camera setup perfectly. Looking forward to carry it with me on…”

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Thore ·The Ranger ·Mar 2025

“Love the fully individual design options – and done in less than the promised two weeks : ) many companies can't send out in-stock items in the time you build one ; ) – designed for the exact measurements of my cam (one-size-fits-all…”

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Vera ·The Ranger ·Mar 2025

“The camera bag is very good and exactly meets my expectations. My Sony a7ii fits perfectly. I've already taken the bag with me on several adventures, and wearing it on my hip belt is very comfortable. It's quite lightweight and also keeps…”

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Gabriel Habsburg ·The Ranger ·Mar 2025

Specs & details

Tiny details make the difference.

Sizing

The Ranger is built around a tapered protective foam box that is wider at the opening and narrower toward the lens end. Standard sizes are designed so cameras at the max dimensions below will slide in and out smoothly.

  • SmallFits cameras up to15 × 12.5 × 8.5 cm (L × W × H)

    Fits cameras likeFujifilm X-T30, OM System OM-5, Micro Four Thirds bodies.

  • LargeFits cameras up to18 × 14 × 10 cm (L × W × H)

    Fits cameras likeSony A7 IV, Nikon Z6, Canon EOS R6, Fujifilm X-T5.

  • CustomFits cameras up toYour exact dimensions

    How it worksSized to comfortably fit your gear. You can choose the standard tapered geometry or configure a rectangular bag.

Measure your actual camera and lens before ordering. Manufacturer dimensions often understate the real width (strap lugs are commonly excluded), and body + lens lengths don’t always add up to the true combined length.

Weight
FabricSmallLarge
Ultra 100X57 g70 g
Ecopak EPLX 20072 g86 g
X-Pac RX3084 g100 g
Ecopak EPLX 400~95 g109 g

Weighed without carabiners. Each bag is made by hand, so weights vary by a few grams. Recent construction changes (improved strength and waterproofing) may add 5–10 g per bag over the figures above.

Ultralight Materials
  • Shell

    Your choice of Ecopak EPLX 400 (eco-friendly and my standard) or X-Pac RX30 (adds a color range at a weight increase). For the lightest and strongest possible builds, pick my premium ultralight fabrics: Ultra 100X and Ultra 200X.

  • Padding

    4 mm Evazote EV50 closed-cell foam – my tested sweet spot that provides just the right amount of protection without adding unnecessary weight. 8 mm is available for more protection, recommended for mountain use.

  • Liner

    Dyneema Composite Fabric CT2K.18, 34 gsm. You might know it from very expensive ultralight backpacking tents. It’s incredibly lightweight, waterproof and can be taped – which is why I use it. Colors may vary depending on availability – white, black, or red.

Waterproofing
  • Rolltop Closure

    Designed for three rolls and thus forms a strong barrier against water entry. This is superior to camera bags with zippers (even if the zip keeps water out, the zipper seams that can’t really be taped let water in). Note: While the rolltop provides excellent protection against rain, it’s not designed for submersion.

  • Three waterproof layers

    The external shell fabric, the internal liner, and the padding are individually waterproof. To make the best use of this, I’ve designed my camera bags with as few seams as possible. All remaining seams (except for the hem that’s hidden in the rolls) are taped to prevent water sneaking through the stitch holes.

  • Taped Liner

    Most camera bags sew the shell and liner together around the padding. That makes properly taping the bag impossible. Instead, I tape the liner directly to the inside of the shell. This eliminates extra seams and further improves water protection thanks to my waterproof liner fabric.

This makes these bags as waterproof as possible without much heavier fabrics and industrial welding equipment. It doesn’t mean 100% waterproof, since I make all bags by hand and seam taping can sometimes trap tiny air bubbles. But with two layers of waterproof fabrics and taped seams (liner + shell fabric), it gets as close to perfect as possible.

Upgrade Options
  • External Stretch Pocket

    Gives you extra accessible space. Great for phones, snacks, maps, lens caps and more. Made of durable UltraStretch with UHMWPE fibers. Wraps around the full bag.

  • Extra Side Attachment Points

    Provides better balance as a shoulder sling camera bag. You could also use these as additional connection options for extra security. They are reinforced with extra fabric from the inside.

  • Internal Security Loop

    This adds a small loop to the inside of the hem at the top of the rolltop. You can use this to tie your camera to the bag to catch it in case of a drop.

  • 3D Mesh on Body Side

    Adds extra cushioning and breathability on the side of the bag that touches your body. Especially useful if you mainly use a waist belt that pulls the bag close.

Attachment Options

Each bag has two full rows of cord loops for lots of attachment possibilities. Carry your bag clipped to your shoulder straps or hip belt, wear it as a shoulder sling or waist bag, tie it to your bike or figure out your own carrying solution.

  • Carabiners

    Each bag comes with two small metal carabiners and you can add additional ones. Use these to clip your bag to your backpack’s daisy chain. Note: not suited for climbing.

  • Hip Belt Loops

    Adjustable webbing straps that you can attach to the rows of cord loops. Feed your hip belt through the webbing loops that this creates and cinch them tight, or directly feed the straps through attachment points on your hip belt to additionally secure your bag.

  • Shoulder Strap Links

    Carabiner on one end, webbing loop on the other. Feed the webbing through a daisy chain or D-ring on your backpack’s shoulder strap, then pass the carabiner end back through the webbing loop and pull tight – the bag now clips securely to your shoulder strap.

  • Fidlock Waist Belt

    Adjustable waist belt with a magnetic Fidlock buckle. You can also use this as a simple shoulder sling strap.

  • Shoulder Sling

    A dedicated ultralight sling strap with 4 mm padding to carry the bag on its own, without a backpack.

Safety & Manufacturer
  • Carabiners are not climbing equipment

    The included carabiners are accessories for clipping the bag to backpack hardware. They are not climbing equipment, fall-arrest hardware, or rated for any human load. Do not use them to secure people, suspend loads, or in any situation where carabiner failure could cause injury.

  • Small parts – choking hazard

    The carabiners, the magnetic buckle on the Fidlock strap, and any other small accessories included with the bag are small enough to be swallowed. Keep them and the bag out of reach of children under 3 years. If a child swallows a part, seek medical help immediately.

  • Magnets and medical devices

    The bag contains permanent magnets in the rolltop closure, and on the Fidlock strap in the buckle. If you wear a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump, or another active implantable medical device, keep the magnets at least 15 cm from the device and follow your device manufacturer's guidance.

  • Magnets and sensitive media

    Magnets can damage or erase magnetic-stripe cards, mechanical watches, hearing aids, and unshielded hard drives. Keep them clear of the closure area.

  • Magnets and children

    Keep away from infants and small children. If a magnet works loose and is swallowed – particularly together with another magnet or metal object – it can cause serious internal injury. Stop using the bag immediately if any magnet becomes detached and contact me for repair.

  • Not a toy or child carrier

    This bag is designed for camera and gear transport. It is not a toy, child carrier, or pet carrier, and the straps are not certified for any human load.

  • Strap strangulation hazard

    Long sling and waist straps can be a strangulation hazard. Do not place straps around the neck of infants or small children, and store the bag out of their reach when not in use.

  • Not a flotation device

    The shell fabric and seams are waterproof, but the bag is not a personal flotation device. Do not rely on it for buoyancy in or on water.

  • Care for continued safe use

    Spot-clean with a damp cloth and air-dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, iron, or dry-clean – these damage the taped seams and the waterproof film on the Dyneema Composite Fabric. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight; UV light degrades DCF over time. Store dry. Inspect seams, magnets, and carabiners before each use; if you find loose stitching, a detached magnet, or a bent gate on a carabiner, stop using the bag and contact me.

Manufacturer

Dithmarscher Str. 48, 22049 Hamburg, Germany
jacob@leichtmut.de

Custom options

Six steps to make it yours.

The standard Ranger camera bag is built for the essentials: ultralight, waterproof, quick to open. Everything else depends on what you need or like on top.

  1. 01

    Fabric

    EPLX 400 (standard), X-Pac RX30 (more colors), or Ultra 100X/200X (lightest and strongest).

  2. 02

    Color

    RX30 has the widest palette; premium ultralight fabrics in black, white or gray.

  3. 03

    Size

    Pick Small, Large, or Custom to your gear.

  4. 04

    Padding

    4 mm (ultralight) or 8 mm (more protective, for mountain use).

  5. 05

    Add-ons

    External stretch pocket, security loop, body-side mesh. Optional.

  6. 06

    Attachment

    Two carabiners included. Add shoulder or hip-belt connectors, sling, or waist belt as needed.

See real customer builds in the gallery

The maker

I personally build your bag.

I'm Jacob – a hiker, photographer, and maker who builds these bags for a living. I like to hike in rainy countries like Scotland or Norway, and I've refined my bags to hold up in their wet conditions over hundreds of kilometers on-trail, plus countless hours at the sewing machine.

I will draft an individual pattern for your bag to make sure it fits your camera perfectly. I will use the fabrics and colors you pick, as well as exactly those features you decide you need for your adventures.

Almost every Ranger I build is slightly different from the last one. That's the part I like most, so I'm very excited to see what you come up with!

Jacob, the maker of Leichtmut

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Never miss another shot.

Configure your Ranger – size, fabric, color, padding, extras, attachment. I'll build it for your camera and ship in two weeks.

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