My good friend, Andy Biggs, has launched Gura Gear, a new line of camera bags designed for and by wildlife and outdoor photographers.

The Kiboko bag is the first design from the Gura Gear line. Weighing in at only 4 pounds, the Kiboko is the lightest bag in its class. Designed with the needs of the photographer in mind, the bag allows all photo gear to be safely stored and comfortably carried but also quickly accessed. The Kiboko bag is deep enough to accommodate a pro level SLR camera body, as well as medium format cameras. The bag will also hold up to a 500mm and 600mm lens simultaneously. The Kiboko bag is made from high-tech Dimension Polyant VX-21, a unique and durable water-shedding material made from the same process that is used on some of the fastest lightweight sailboats in the world. The outer materials are abrasion and tear resistant and the interior is well padded, ensuring that the bag and your equipment will hold up regardless of the terrain you’re photographing.

I’ve been watching the Kiboko evolve since Andy’s first concept of the bag, and I really like where it ended up. I’ll be taking one on my next trip, which will take me to Australia, Antarctica, and Indonesia. It’s going to be the ultimate field test!