How the world has changed.

Influencers started moving towards more premium compact cameras that added more functionality and better results than the smartphone could deliver.  As well as the functionality, this move seems to be driven by the same sense of nostalgia that is helping bring back film and driving sales of records, along with the desire for influencers to distinguish themselves from their competition who still use their mobile phone. Where the influencers lead, us mere mortals follow.

This trend has been picked up by the camera brands with a host of value products retailing between £100 and £350 with models like the Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and the Canon Powershot V10, along with models straddling the £1,000 price point like the Sony ZV-E10L and the Leica D-LUX 8. Into this market we’re still seeing new models like the Lumix TZ300 arriving in May 2026.

So while the choice of camera’s is growing, the camera bags to carry them in has all but disappeared.To address this Vanguard is delighted to introduce new compact camera bags:

• VESTA Aspire: This series focusses on delivering great value for money, and is available in two colours (grey and blue). These compact camera bags come in two sizes with the “small” retailing at £14.00 and the “medium” at £17.00.

• VEO Metro: This series has tougher, more weatherproof 300D material with water-resistant SBS zippers. Alongside this, there is a more stylish design with a textured feel and a choice of four colours (beige, black, cream and burgundy) to match your style. Again these compact camera bags come in two sizes with the “small” retailing at £20.00 and the “medium” at £25.00.

Both series include a removable shoulder strap and a belt loop attachment on the back, with pockets to store accessories like SD cards or spare batteries, and the VEO Metro models also include a clip to attach it to a backpack strap.

The “small” camera bag will fit a compact camera up to 70 x 50 x 115mm, while the “medium” will fit a compact camera up to 80 x 70 x 130mm.  See the camera bag table on the next page to see which camera bag we recommend for some of the best selling compact camera.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade from your smartphone, or looking for a compact camera to keep close everywhere, the VESTA Aspire and VEO Metro compact camera bags are great options to keep it safe on the go.  Available from all leading dealers and vanguardworld.co.uk

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The high quality polyester material includes an eco-friendly PVC coating to deliver a smooth, waterproof fabric with a durable waterproof repellent finish and weatherproof zips, making the bag as weatherproof as possible, with a rain cover for the wettest days. This smooth material has the added advantage of being easy clean, and the overall design has been created to disguise the fact that you are carrying a valuable camera kit as you travel.

Each backpack includes a lower camera compartment, with a daypack section above.
The camera compartment is designed to hold a full frame camera (up to 15cm tall) with a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached, with up to four additional lenses and multiple accessories. This has full rear access with rapid, wide side access to your camera so you don’t miss a fleeting shot.

The daypack section provides a sizeable storage space for personal kit (or additional camera kit), and can also be opened up to allow top access to your camera compartment. With the ability to take up to a 16” laptop, this allows the bag to be set up as a great commuter backpack as well as a camera backpack.

Both backpacks are packed with pockets for a range of accessories like cables and filters, including expanding side pockets for a water bottle or a travel tripod.

In addition to a design that doesn’t look like a camera bag, the backpacks include a hidden AirTag pocket to provides peace of mind that if you misplace your bag, you can find it. They also include a hidden pocket behind the trolley strap for important paperwork such as passports.

If you need extra space, we are launching the VEO Lite S2L Compact Shoulder Bag (RRP £40). This is a small, lightweight shoulder bag that can be used to carry personal kit or a compact/action camera kit (and possibly a smaller micro 4/3rd camera with lens attached).

While this shoulder bag is designed to be used as a standalone product, it’s removable strap means it can also be attached to the front of your VEO Lite backpack to provide extra storage.

The VEO Lite Series is available in the following colours:

• Cream (CM)
• Navy Blue (NV)
• Red (RD) for the VEO Lite B20L only at launch

So if you are looking for a stylish, lightweight and weatherproof camera bag that looks great for your next photoshoot or commute, then check out the VEO Lite Series.
Launch Promotion: FREE Shoulder Bag

To launch the VEO Lite and demonstrate the link between the backpack and the shoulder bag, Vanguard are offering a free VEO Lite S2L shoulder bag to anyone who buys a backpack before 30th November 2025.

So whether the VEO Lite system is for you, or as a gift, you can buy now from any authorised dealer and claim a free shoulder bag.

How to claim your free shoulder bag:
Simply buy your backpack from an authorised dealer and click here to claim you free shoulder bag from Vanguard.

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