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Pola Stowaway

£195.00

5 year manufacturers guarantee

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Model Number: 500748-54

Barcode: 5035627118789

This handy little camera bag has various hidden pockets and zips and is a great companion for everyday use with or without a camera. Made in England with 3-layer waterproof fabric and real leather.

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Sage FibreNyte / Chocolate Leather (Olive Lining)
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Use 'KITBONUS' to get 10% off a Shoulder Pad when you buy this bag!

Select Colour:
Sage FibreNyte / Chocolate Leather

This is What's Included

Great for travel

Great for travel


Perfect pouch for travel and everyday use - space for tickets, passport, phone etc as well as a small camera or binoculars.

Which camera?

Which camera?


The Pola Stowaway certainly won't fit a DSLR but it will fit smaller cameras such as a mirrorless with a short lens, small fixed lens camera or rangefinder. See a list of example cameras and binoculars below.

About the main compartment...

About the main compartment...


The main compartment is padded on all 4 sides, plus the base. This makes it ideal to protect your equipment whilst travelling.

 

For ease of access the compartment features a double zip.

Hidden pockets

Hidden pockets


The Pola Stowaway (and Airline Stowaway and Compact Stowaway) have plenty of pockets.

 

A zip down the side of the bag gives you access to a pocket that's ideal for a passport. The zip on the front flap is perfect for a memory card.

Another front pocket

Another front pocket


Under the front flap is another deep dump pocket.

Removable shoulder sling

Removable shoulder sling


Adjust the removable shoulder sling to your height or remove completely if you wish!

Belt loops

Belt loops


Two stitched belt loops on the back to allow your hands to keep free when travelling or out in the field.

 

Just behind the belt loops is a deep dump pocket.

The Stowaways

The Stowaways


The Pola, Compact and Airline Stowaways are identical in features. The only difference between them are the dimensions.

Craftmanship

Craftmanship


  • Made of a 3-layer waterproof material​
  • Real, full-grain, vegetable tanned leather​
  • Solid brass fixings​
  • Individual serial number​
  • 5-year manufacturers guarantee​
  • Made in England
The Bag

External dimensions

W220mm (8⅝") x D85mm (3⅜") x H220mm (8⅝")

Internal dimensions

W190mm (7½") x D70mm (2¾") x H210mm (8¼")

Capacity

2.25 litres (0.08 feet³)

 

Weight

0.53 kgs (1.17 lbs)

 
 
 
 
Pockets
 

6 in addition to the main compartment.

 
 
 
 
Zipped front flap

Internal dimensions

W150mm (5⅞") x D Nominal x H90mm (3½")

Capacity

Nominal

 
 
Front slip pocket

Internal dimensions

W160mm (6¼") x D Nominal x H160mm (6¼")

This is located under the front flap.

Capacity

Nominal

 
 
Zipped side pocket

Internal dimensions

W170mm (6¾") x D Nominal x H140mm (5½")

Capacity

Nominal

 
 
Rear full width zip pocket

Internal dimensions

W180mm (7⅛") x D Nominal x H180mm (7⅛")

Capacity

Nominal

 
 
Side Pockets (x2)

Internal dimensions

W45mm (1¾") x DNominal x 110mm (4⅜")

Capacity

Nominal

The very limited space in these pockets makes them only really suitable for storing pens.

 
 
Shoulder sling

Length

Can be adjusted between 1000mm (39⅜") and 1750mm (68⅞") approx.

Width

25mm (1")

Compatible with SP10 Shoulder Pad (not included).

 
 

You can find out sizing for each specific part of the product. Just select a section from the below options to find out more details.

External dimensions

W220mm (8⅝") x D85mm (3⅜") x H220mm (8⅝")

Internal dimensions

W190mm (7½") x D70mm (2¾") x H210mm (8¼")

Capacity

2.25 litres (0.08 feet³)

Weight

0.53 kgs (1.17 lbs)

6 in addition to the main compartment.

Internal dimensions

W150mm (5⅞") x D Nominal x H90mm (3½")

Capacity

Nominal

Internal dimensions

W160mm (6¼") x D Nominal x H160mm (6¼")

This is located under the front flap.

Capacity

Nominal

Internal dimensions

W170mm (6¾") x D Nominal x H140mm (5½")

Capacity

Nominal

Internal dimensions

W180mm (7⅛") x D Nominal x H180mm (7⅛")

Capacity

Nominal

Internal dimensions

W45mm (1¾") x DNominal x 110mm (4⅜")

Capacity

Nominal

The very limited space in these pockets makes them only really suitable for storing pens.

Length

Can be adjusted between 1000mm (39⅜") and 1750mm (68⅞") approx.

Width

25mm (1")

Compatible with SP10 Shoulder Pad (not included).

A rangefinder camera (e.g. Leica M9 with small lens attached) with space for a passport, tickets, memory card, phone etc.

A small mirrorless camera (e.g. Olympus E-PL10, Canon EOS M200, Sony A6000, Fujifilm X-A7 with small lens attached) with space for a passport, tickets, glasses case memory card, smartphone etc.

A small fixed lens camera (e.g. Fujifilm X100F, Sony RX100 VII, Leica D-Lux 7 etc) with space for a passport, tickets, Nintendo 3DS, memory card, phone etc.

Small-to-medium binoculars (e.g. Leica Ultravid HD-Plus 10x42 or ZEISS Victory SF 10x42) with space for passport, tickets, glasses case, iPhone etc.

iPad Mini (6th gen), Amazon Fire 7" and similar very small tablets.

 

Please note that there is no way to sub-divide the main compartment in this bag, so the iPad Mini may bump against any camera gear you have inside with it. Adding a very slim case may be sensible. Storing a tablet will reduce the space available for camera gear. Aim for tablets less than approx 195mm (7⅝") tall and 135mm (5¼") wide if you can, although slightly bigger is possible. 

No. The fabric is made of 3 layers - the middle layer is butyl rubber. Water cannot pass through this butyl rubber layer. As long as you don't get a hole in the fabric or expose it to harsh chemicals (for example in a washing machine) the fabric should remain waterproof for many years. There is no need to apply re-proofing.

In simple terms ‘Canvas’ or ‘FibreNyte’ refers to top layer of fabric on our bags – the facecloth.

 

‘Canvas’ is a mix of cotton and polyester. ‘FibreNyte’ refers to our face fabric that is completely synthetic. Canvas is hard wearing, FibreNyte is very hard wearing.

 

Both fabrics are bonded to a non-wicking polyester backing fabric with a middle layer butyl rubber – this rubber layer makes both fabrics equally (and very) waterproof. Water can’t get through that rubber layer.

 

Both fabrics have a similar weave - the FibreNyte looks similar to canvas. Canvas is slightly softer to the touch, FibreNyte is slightly rougher to the touch.

 

People tend to choose Canvas if they want the bag to age gracefully and look vintage over time. This is particularly true of people who choose our ‘Khaki Canvas’ fabric as this looks particularly lovely as it ages.

 

People tend to choose FibreNyte if they want the bag to look newer for longer or if they are particularly hard on their gear - for example by carrying the bag to work with them every day, doing a lot of hiking or filling it particularly full. Also Sage FibreNyte is particularly attractive as a colour – it’s probably the most popular colour among our staff!

Yes the shoulder sling can be removed (and reattached after).

Yes - the SP10 shoulder pad fits. Other sizes do not fit.

 

Make sure to choose the colour to match your bag!

Yes it is! It can be adjusted between 1000mm (39⅜") and 1750mm (68⅞") approx.

The shoulder pad isn't essential but can stop the strap from digging into your shoulder if you're carrying heavy gear inside the bag. It can also reduce the chances of the bag slipping off your shoulder. If you do buy a shoulder pad remember only the 'SP10' size fits.

 

Make sure to choose the colour to match your bag!

Yes! It should carry small-to-medium sized binoculars - just double check their size against the internal dimensions of the bag.

They are all the same design and vary only in their size:

 

  • The Airline is taller than the Compact and the Pola
  • The Pola is wider than the Compact and the Airline.

 

Another way of saying this - the Pola is wider than the Compact and the Airline. The Airline is taller than 

No. The inside of this bag is made with a sheer fabric - therefore it is not possible to attach any of our Velcro® dividers inside.

However the Pola can fit some of the smaller SuperFlex Partitions inside - the 6-126-15 and 7-15 sizes will fit. Please check the sizes carefully in the diagram half way down that page - the position of the middle divider in a SuperFlex will make a big difference to what you can store inside it. These do not attach inside with Velcro but should still stay in place.

No. If you want to carry an iPad Mini please look at the 'Airline Stowaway' instead. Read the FAQs on that page for more information on carrying an iPad Mini in that bag.

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