On the Lookout for the Classic Gura Gear Camera Bags?

I have had many emails asking me if Gura Gear still has the line of bags in stock that had the old branding on them, and the short answer is the best way to find them is to look over at one of the dealers, Outdoor Photo Gear. As you may know, the name Gura Gear was discontinued last year in order to focus time and effort on our Tamrac brand.

Here are some helpful links:

Gura Gear Bataflae 32L - $329 (was $429)

Gura Gear Bataflae 26L in stone color - $199 (was $379)

Gura Gear Bataflae 26L in black - $199 (was $379)

Gura Gear Bataflae 18L in tan - $149 (was $299)

Gura Gear Bataflae 18L in grey - $149 (was $299)

All of the Gura Gear products can be found by searching on Gura Gear on their web site. And, of course, you can find all of the new bags over on the Tamrac web site.

Court Approves The Sale of Tamrac Brand and Assets to Gura Gear

 

COURT APPROVES THE SALE OF TAMRAC BRAND AND ASSETS TO GURA GEAR

OGDEN, UT (June 18, 2014) – GuraGear, LLC, makers of innovative carrying solutions for discerning creative professionals has agreed to acquire the brand and assets of Tamrac, Inc. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale through the Chapter 11, Section 363 Sale of Assets process. Tamrac entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2014 and has a 37 year history of developing affordable carrying solutions for photographers.

Gura Gear President, Gregory Schern stated, “this acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for Gura Gear to build upon a brand with a legacy of designing solutions for photographers and a dedicated customer following while leveraging worldwide distribution. We look forward to providing customers a high level of service and implementing solutions from a new perspective in a rapidly evolving industry.”

Tamrac, Inc. will continue to operate normally until the acquisition is finalized in late June. Once the transaction is complete, Gura Gear will relocate Tamrac’s assets and expand its Ogden, Utah facilities.

Questions regarding the acquisition can be directed to info@guragear.com.

About Gura Gear

Gura Gear began in 2008 as an idea on the back of a napkin by a team of passionate photographers looking for the perfect photography bag. Today, Gura Gear has expanded to a full line of carrying solutions built to the highest standards utilizing only the best materials and workmanship. Gura Gear focuses on creating innovative products for discerning creative professional and enthusiast photographers who love to explore the world.

About Tamrac

Since 1977, Tamrac has offered a diverse product line to meet a wide range of travel and photographic requirements. From the first bag a beginning enthusiast will purchase to a bag suitable for the professional, Tamrac is committed to continuing to offer innovative products that are easy-to-use and understand.

Gura Gear Pro Team

When I launched Gura Gear way back in 2008 I was hoping to sell a few dozen camera bags per month. Well, that was a long time ago and before Gura Gear had any customers. Gura Gear now has thousands of happy customers, and along with those customers are some working photographers who have come to rely on Gura Gear and all that the company stands for: durable, lightweight and well built camera bags for the traveling photographer. Gura Gear has recently announced the Pro Team, and you will recognize some names on the list!

Gura Gear Around The World: The Monarch Bataflae

I just got back from a superb triplet of safaris in east Africa, where I took our Gura Gear Monarch Bataflae on its maiden voyage. So what is the Monarch Bataflae you ask? The Monarch Bataflae is a Gura Gear 32L Bataflae camera bag, in grey, and it will be traveling around the world with different photographers as hosts. Since its inception, Gura Gear has focused its efforts on photography backpacks for the traveling photographer. The original bag featured a butterfly style opening. After many phases of design, the bag has evolved into what is now the Bataflae. The 26 and 32 liter Bataflae bags still retain the same butterfly style opening capability.

I had the Monarch Bataflae for 4 weeks in Africa, and it is heading to some new locations with Joshua Holko next. We want your help to get the bag to as many places in the world as possible. (Applications are now open! Click here to apply.) We will open up applications for anyone who wants to take the bag on a trip to wherever it is you go! You will also be able to sign your name inside the bag next to the pros you’ve always looked up to.

During my travels with the Monarch Bataflae, I carried the following gear inside:

• Nikon D800
• Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR
• Nikon 1.4x TC
• Phase One DF camera with an IQ160 digital back
• Phase One Schneider 240mm lens
• Sony RX-100

The Monarch Bataflae

Gura Gear Kiboko 22L+ is now available!

You spoke and we listened. You asked for a smaller Kiboko bag. We made it. You wanted a place to put a laptop computer. We added it. You wanted a removable waist belt. You got it. You want to travel to places across the globe with less stress. You wanted a beefed up harness system that would be comfortable for longer hikes. We heard you loud and clear. Here it is, the new Gura Gear Kiboko 22L+.

Before I go into product details, I want to tell you that I and the rest of the Gura Gear team have been working hard at delivering your needs and desires, and this isn’t the last product you will see from us. Our design philosophy is to make products that we want to use ourselves, and after many many trips around the globe with 22L+ prototypes, I think we nailed it. I hope you think so, as well.

Kiboko 22L+ details

The Kiboko 22L+ was designed from the blueprints that our customers provided over the last couple of years while working out on Safari, touring southeast Asia, or simply shooting at home. Much like its more mature sibling, the Kiboko 22L+ is lightweight and durable, but this bag has a thing or two to teach big brother; like  how to carry up to a 15” laptop computer. Sized to fit the most stringent of international carry on requirements without sacrificing carrying capacity; this gem can carry up to a 500mm f4.0 lens in style. The Kiboko 22L+ was made to travel with a beefed up harness system that features memory-foam shoulder straps, a vented and padded back panel, a removable waistbelt and shoulder straps that can tuck away when not needed.

While remaining true to the Kiboko DNA, the 22L+ features a unique butterfly flap access system which allows you to easily get to multiple bodies, lenses, and all your photo accessories without exposing all your prized gear. Kiboko backpacks are made of high-tech materials designed to balance weight and durability. Used by some of the fastest sail boats in the world, VX-21 has a superior strength to weight ratio while remaining abrasion- and tear-resistant. VX-21 is expensive, but your gear is worth it.

Highlights

• Customer driven design
• Carries up to 15” laptop
• Fits most DSLR bodies
• Will accomodate up to 500mm f4.0
• Unique butterfly-style opening
• Made from high-tech, durable sail cloth material
• Comfortable, fully-functional harness
• Removable waist belt
• International airline carry-on compliant
• Removable rain cover
• Exterior Dimensions: 14x18x9 inches (35.6 x 45.7 x 22.9 cm); 22 Liters useable

Kiboko 22L+ front view

Kiboko 22L+ rear view. The waist belt is removable!

Kiboko 22L+ rear view with harness system hidden away

Kiboko 22L+ accommodates up to a 15” laptpop computer

Kiboko 22L+ with my configuration from my last trip. Gear, from top left to bottom right: 85mm f/1.4, 24-70mm f/2.8, 28-300mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/4, Nikon D3s, Nikon D3x

Kiboko 22L+ with my 200-400mm f/4 on the other side. The 22L+ can accommodate up to a 500mm f/4 lens.

22L+ is easy to shoot out of, just like the bigger 30L brother.

The all-new Kiboko 22L+ is lightweight at only 3 lbs 15 ounces, yet allows for easy travel

Discover your next object of desire, the new Gura Gear Kiboko 22L+

Cool video review of the Gura Gear Kiboko bag

Juan Pons recently created a video overview of our Gura Gear Kiboko bag. Check out the video on Juan's web site. Thanks, Juan!

Gura Gear Kiboko is now back in stock

 

We were out of stock for a while on our Gura Gear Kiboko camera bag, due to unforseen high demand, and now have replenished stock in our warehouse. We are processing all backorders, and there are many of them, and this should only take a day or two to get all orders shipped out.

Thank you to everyone for your patience!!!

Gura Gear Kiboko is out of stock (for the moment)

Wow. What a great opening out of the gate. I launched Gura Gear in early November 2008, and in a short four months I completely sold out of my first production run of the Kiboko camera bag. I did not anticipate this much demand, but it illustrates just how thirsty the market is for a paradigm-shifting type of product. As mentioned earlier, I started thinking about the problem of overweight camera bags back in early 2005, and it took a few years for me to bring the proper product to market. Thank you to everyone who has supported my efforts, and if you purchased a bag I just want to say a huge THANK YOU for your business.

I will have the Kiboko bag back in stock in a few months, and you can always grab your spot in the ordering system so a bag will make it to your doorstep as soon as I get them back in stock.

I often hear questions like 'are you going to make this kind of product' or 'are you coming out with any new products soon', and even though I cannot directly answer the questions with my plans, I will say that I am working hard to solve common problems for traveling photographers. If you think you have an idea, by all means contact me with your thoughts. I may already be working on such an idea, or I may not have heard or thought of it. If you are tired of seeing the same old types of products hit the market, well so am I. Contact me if you want to vent!