![]() I will always question that extra piece of gear and how important it is for me to carry.Įven still, I can carry a good amount of gear that I actually need, comfortably. Based on that I find the Prince Street actually helps in that regard. Personally, I never like to put too many things in any bags or backpacks I use, I've started to become more efficient in what I need. ![]() Due to how slim the strap is if you put in one lens too many, it quickly becomes very uncomfortable. Sure the quality is exceptional and the leather feels amazing in the hand, the problem is the weight distribution. Even with the padded section, it's not the most comfortable strap I've ever used. The only other negative I found about this bag was that the shoulder strap isn't as thick or wide as I would have preferred. With the Prince Street, closing the top section always seemed to require two hands and this meant I was fumbling with the bag instead of taking the shot I wanted. With some other bags I can very quickly and easily open and close them with one hand and I don't need to pay full attention to the bag. Unfortunately, one-handed use is very difficult. The click sound they produce is very satisfying to hear. Not a major detraction by any mean but just one of those little things.Īlso, the brass clips, they are fantastic in quality and feel great. The issue is that the shoulder pad isn't easy to move when you're carrying the bag which means any adjustments on the go require you to set the bag down. The shoulder strap comes with a padded section that can be adjusted which is useful because some messenger bags require you to purchase the padding separately. ![]() Now we know the materials used by ONA are extremely good, but, what's the Prince Street like in regards to usability and design? Well, aside from the minor points which I will be discussing, I found it to be pretty good. For the most part, however, it's been quite a good conversation starter, especially on commutes. The issue with carrying a messenger bag that feels and looks this premium is that people will notice and sometimes it may not be with the best of intentions. I might be overdoing it here a little but that's just how it made me feel when I was walking around with the bag. There definitely is an experience when using this bag. This I feel is appropriate considering the company name is derived from a Swahili word that means "to feel" or "to experience". The solid brass fittings also add to the overall quality and carrying this bag around really does feel great. This gives the bag a look and feels that's simply sublime. ONA uses full grain leather in their bags which is the best type of leather in terms of the various grades. ![]() The exterior of the bag is almost completely made of a very high-quality, supple leather. This is something I noticed about ONA as a company, they seem to strive to develop products that are not only premium but also practical for working photographers. Fortunately, the ONA Prince Street messenger bag might be the perfect balance between being practical and stylish. The problem with functional or practical messenger bags is that for the most part they're not the most premium feeling or looking. For many photographers having a good functional messenger bag is very useful.
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