I'd have a hard time taking photos without my Domke Giraffe front pack. I both hike and street shoot and the pack keeps everything I need at my finger tips allowing hands-free transport of my camera, battery, filters, and lens cloth, as well as a digital loop and extender. I can even store a telephot in the main puch if I am willing to carry the camera around my neck. But, combined with a vest for a few spare lenses, the front pack is pefect. I don't go on any photo shoot without it. Well made and functional, buy one!