Point and Shoot Camera Pouch, Cosmic Purple

Long Weekend Point and Shoot Camera Pouch — clip it on and forget about it

The gist: A collapsible, padded pouch that molds to your point-and-shoot so it survives a day of trains and cobblestones without adding bulk to your daypack.

• Fully padded walls: Built for scratch, weather, and drop protection around compact cameras up to about 5.9 x 3.4 x 2 inches.
• Weatherproof 210D recycled nylon: Shrugs off light rain, though the top closure leaves small gaps so it's not built for a downpour.
• Secure Velcro flap: One-hand open and close for quick street shots without fumbling zippers.
• Clip-anywhere carry: Webbing loops for a neck strap plus attachment points on the back to clip it straight to a backpack strap or bag.

Field Mag's review of the pouch said they were "nothing but happy" with it after a few weeks of regular use.

Best for: travelers running a compact film or digital point-and-shoot who want grab-and-go protection without a full camera bag. Skip it if: you shoot with anything bigger than a compact — this pouch won't fit a mirrorless body. Runs ~$25-30 — check the current price before buying.