Weary, sick, and tired were we of the drab camera bag, trapping our dearest of friends in black nylon drag. (It nigh made us gag.)

So we sailed a strong breeze across the seven seas, to summon an SLR chum, second to none. (Plus, much more fun.)

A part time camera satchel, full time stripey sultress, the SLR Sloop is the siren song to any camera's heart. With five adjustable and padded compartments for your camera plus a wallet, keys, cellphone (er, compass), windbreaker, flash, and extra lenses.

Fashioned from the same super-durable material used for boat sails, she's water repellent, never fades, and is a cinch to clean.

She slings across your back like a messenger bag, saving your neck and shoulders from the hardships of long voyages. And with zippered pouches inside and out, she's a terrific tackle tote for all types of bait.

Now that's quite the ship!