REVIEW: Jo Totes – Camera Bags for Ladies

I reviewed a camera bag by Porteen Gear in THIS previous article. It is currently my favorite bag when dressing down or in jeans. However, a girl needs a dressy little standby for those special occasions. Enter Jo Totes.

Camera bags for the female sector (or the fashionable male sector) seem to be a growing industry. There are more than a handful out there to choose from, but the reason I really appreciate Jo Totes is because they are so affordable, you will not feel guilty for buying 2 or 3 different ones to go with different outfits. (Hey, I’m a chick, I can say that!)

I bought my Jo Tote shortly after the company appeared on the www and only had one model of bag (they now have 4). I got the Tote in red, which is no longer being made, but it is available in black. The interior is nice and roomy and has removeable dividers in fun padded floral fabrics. (oh god help me, I just described a fabric as “fun”).

There’s plenty of rooom for a pro body, an extra lens, flash and personal purse-type items. There are two handles that can fit over your shoulder  (I’m always using purses that way!) as well as a longer shoulder strap.

I like the look of mine and the fact that I can wipe it clean if need be. I also like the full length zipper that came on mine. The only improvement I could suggest on the original Tote would be the addition of some outside pockets, which I see they’ve added to some of the other designs.

I’m currently lusting over the Betsy-Chocolate – LOVE it!

Christmas is a-coming – tell the hubby you want a new purse – that’s what I did! 🙂

The purse featured in the above photo is the Rose (color: SugarPlum).

The about us page on their website says:

Jo Totes provide ladylike bags for women to safely carry their cameras and a lens or two on a daily basis, at photo shoots, and while traveling.

The padded interior can be custom fitted not only to protect a camera and lenses, but also to accommodate and organize items like a wallet, music, phone, keys, cosmetics and more.  Padding is sewn directly into the interior lining on all four sides and the bottom of the bags. The bottom is also equipped with four metal feet to guard your bag from rough, dirty, or damp surfaces. Inside of each Jo Tote are removable pads which are completely customizable—you can use as many or as few pads as you wish, arranged in the way that best suits your camera, lenses, and other items. Each bag also includes pockets, strong and comfortable shoulder straps, a top-zippered closure, and a removable cross-body strap.

REVIEW DISCLAIMER: Reviews done by Wootness are done on a whim with no advance notice given to the person or company being reviewed. Items reviewed by Wootness have been purchased and used by Christine in her photography business. Christine has not been compensated for her reviews and has not been offered a beer or any other alcoholic beverage in return for a favorable review.