I wanted something fun. Something a little funky. A casual bag that could be taken anywhere. To my nieces’ school programs, to the park, and even to the store if I had to grab a quick something. That’s when I discovered the Mia by Darby Mack Designs

I reached out to Darby and she was super sweet to send me one to review.

You know that feeling you have when you see a bag online and you fall in love instantly but fear that the actual product won’t live up to your expectations? Yeah, those fears were squashed the minute I opened the bag. The quality in the details is perfection. I love the fact that this bag doesn’t look mass-produced. It has a unique, one-of-a-kind quality to it. But don’t let that fool you, because even though it has a handmade quality to it, the stitching is far from what you would see on a typical handmade bag. It’s all in the details.

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The thing that I love the most about this bag is that it’s so functional. It can hold everything I need for a small photo adventure on the weekend or a leisurely afternoon in the park with my nieces. There’s plenty of room for my DSLR (with average-sized lens attached), two additional lenses, my iPhone and Kindle, a notepad and pen, memory cards and small accessories. And of course, what photo adventure wouldn’t be complete without a few treats for the road!

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You might be wondering, “But Misti, it’s canvas, won’t it get dirty?” The answer is, yes. But that brings me to the best feature… the center camera insert is removable, so you can throw the camera bag in the wash if it gets dirty!

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Plus, if you want to use the bag without your camera inside, just remove the insert and it converts into a regular canvas tote. Now that’s what I call multitasking!

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Here are a few of the technical specs for the canvas bag:

  • Grey chevron stripe
  • Approx. 11″ tall x 14″ wide x 5″ deep
  • Two front pockets
  • Main zipper close
  • Adjustable shoulder strap (to 46″)
  • Nickle plated hardware
  • 3 interior pockets
  • Removable camera insert/foam padded

And the specs for the camera insert:

  • Fully padded on all sides
  • Foam, 3 sections: one for your camera body, two for lenses, and one padded pocket for small items
  • Second layer of waterproof padding on bottom
  • Water resistant fabric
  • Insert may be spot cleaned only

The Mia sells for $108. Click on over to Darby Mack Designs for more information and to see the other styles and colors available.