A bag is a bag is a bag, not necessarily. Most people like a nice wallet to keep their hard earned cash in, so why not a nice bag to keep your expensive camera in. This bag has all the small pockets and zips you need to keep your batteries, spare memory card, USB cable etc. but more importantly it protects that expensive camera from bumps and knocks and the vagaries of the weather, or do you only take your camera out when the sun is shining? It has a carrying handle and a shoulder strap. An excellent bag, at an excellent price.