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The Scout

Made to fit and protect compact cameras with a fixed lens like a Sony RX100, Ricoh GR or Fuji X100 Series. Other camera? Make it custom!

129,00 

plus shipping

129,00 

plus shipping

129,00 

plus shipping

129,00 

plus shipping

All bags are made to order.
Lead time: 2 weeks (3 weeks for orders between 16 and 26 June)
Shipping:
2-3 days (international orders typically 5-11 days)

VAT is not charged in accordance with § 19 (1) UStG (German VAT Act) for small businesses.

The Scout is my smallest and most minimalist camera bag, made for those who travel truly ultralight. I designed it specifically for popular compact cameras among ultralight backpackers, like the Sony RX100, Ricoh GR, or Fuji X100 series, and it starts at only 32g for the smallest version.

Despite its low weight, the Scout doesn’t compromise on protection. It comes with 4mm padding, and with its roll-top and taped seams it’s designed to protect your gear even in the worst weather. The quick access magnetic lid allows you to reach your camera without slowing you down, and the included adjustable straps mean you can easily attach it to just a single backpack shoulder strap!

Attachment Options
My favorite way to carry this ultralight camera bag is with the provided straps on a single shoulder. But you can explore additional attachment options above, including hip-belt connectors or a simple waist belt, plus I’m developing additional options at the time. Thanks to the two full rows of cord loops, you can flexible change, experiment with, and come up with new attachment version yourself. 

Custom Options
Interested in a custom size, different fabric/color or custom upgrades? Choose “custom” above and configure your own bag in 5 simple steps! Remember to tap the “?” in each section for additional information. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Feel free to reach out, I’m happy to accommodate your needs! 

HOW TO MEASURE

1. Install your tripod plate if you use one.
2. Carefully measure your camera.

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Size Small is made for cameras with dimensions up to:

  • 4.5 cm depth
  • 11 cm width
  • 6.5 cm height 

 

Size Large is made for cameras with dimensions up to:

  • 6 cm depth
  • 13 cm width
  • 7.5 cm height

 

You can get a custom-size to perfectly fit your gear. Please enter exact dimensions, I always add a few mm to ensure you can smoothly insert and withdraw your camera.

Size Small
Weight for Ultra 100 X: 29 g
Weight for EPLX 200: 37 g
Weight for X-Pac RX30: 42 g

Size Large
Weight for Ultra 100 X: 43 g
Weight for EPLX 200: 52 g
Weight for X-Pac RX30: 60 g

I create each bag by hand and weights can vary slightly. Weights are measured without straps.

Shell:
Choice of Ecopak EPLX 200, Ultra 100 X or X-Pac RX30.

EcoPak EPLX 200 is my standard fabric—eco-friendly, lightweight, and durable. Choose X-Pac RX30 if you’d like more beautiful color options (and don’t mind a little extra weight). For the toughest tear and abrasion resistance at the lowest weight, pick Ultra 100X with its extra-strong UHMWPE fibers.

Padding:
4 mm Evazote EV50

Liner:
Dyneema® Composite Fabric CT2K.18, 34gsm

I’ve designed my camera bags to be as light as possible (whilst still providing full protection), allowing you to conserve energy and stay focused on capturing the perfect shot.

What this means:

  • Made with high-quality ultralight materials like Challenge Sailcloth’s Ecopak EPLX or the premium ultralight choice of Ultra 100X /200X fabrics, offering an exceptional balance of being extremely light, yet incredibly strong and durable.

  • Equipped with 4 mm padding, my tested sweet spot that provides just the right amount of protection without adding unnecessary weight.

  • I use Dyneema Composite Fabrics as the liner for my camera bags. You might know this fabric from very expensive ultralight backpacking tents and think this is a bit overkill. But it’s incredibly lightweight, waterproof and can be taped! 

  • Don’t waste any weight: I’m happy to make you a custom-sized camera bag to perfectly fit your gear!

My camera bags provide strong weather protection, keeping your gear safe from rain, snow and dust.

What this means:

  • The Rolltop Closure is 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).

  • Both the external fabric and internal liner are fully 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.

  • Typical camera bags would sew the external fabric and internal liner together to sandwich the padding in-between. I don’t do this, because this makes it impossible to properly tape and seal the camera bag! Instead, I tape my liner to the inside of the shell. This eliminates extra seams and actually improves water protection thanks to my chosen 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.
 

Note: While the rolltop provides excellent protection against rain, it’s not designed for submersion.

The rolltop is designed to be unrolled once you’re ready to hike or get ready to shoot. Then, my magnetic quick-flip system offers both quick access and sufficient protection on the move. 

How does it work?

  • Magnets clip both sides of the rolltop together. When you fold the rolltop down, another magnet holds it securely in place.

  • To access your camera, simply lift and open the folded-down lid in a single movement.

  • The rolltop height is carefully designed not to get in the way, even when the bag sits in front of your chest. 

You decide how you carry your camera bag outdoors – thanks to multiple attachment points, two included carabiners and lots of additional attachment options.

  • Use carabiners or shoulder strap connectors to attach to daisy chain on your backpack shoulder straps

  • Use hip-belt connectors to attach to the side of your hip-belt. You can feed your hip-belt through the connectors and cinch them tight, or feed the connectors through attachment points on your hip-belt to additionally secure your bag.

  • A simple shoulder sling or waist belt allows you to carry your camera bag without a backpack. In case of the shoulder sling, I recommend the custom upgrade of extra side attachment points for a more balanced and comfortable carry.

  • I’m currently working on more options like a three point strap, a buckle kit and bike attachments!

My standard camera bag is designed to be ultralight, protective and quickly accessible – full focus on these features, nothing else. But you can configure your custom bag to add options that make it the perfect camera bag for you!

  • The External Stretch Pocket gives you extra accessible space. Great for phones, snacks, maps, lens caps and more. Made of durable UltraStretch material (with UHMWPE fibers).
  • Extra Side Attachment Points provide 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.
  • An Internal Security Loop is a loop sewn into the inside of the hem. 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 an additional layer of cushioning to the side of the bag that touches your body, as well as some breathability. This may be useful if you mainly intend to use it with a waist belt that pulls the bag close to your body.
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Leichtmut – Jacob Muth
Dithmascher Straße 48, 22049 Hamburg, Germany
jacob@leichtmut.de

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