萩庭桂太が理想とするU.Lカメラバッグ「X-PAC」

"It's out of the way once the camera's out... yet rock-solid when it's tucked away!"

The U.L. (Ultra-Light) Camera Bag that satisfies every selfish demand

"After dustproofing, waterproofing, and abrasion resistance, the next frontier is weight. Let's face it: camera bags are often just in the way once you've taken your camera out, aren't they? That realization was the starting point for this bag.

I wanted something that disappears when not in use, yet remains rock-solid and protective when the camera is inside. It felt like a contradiction—asking for the impossible—but that's exactly how this form was born. Then came another selfish demand: 'It has to be tough, but I want it to be even lighter.'

The answer was X-Pac™. When you need a material that is dustproof, waterproof, abrasion-resistant, and ultra-lightweight, this is the gold standard.

But I didn't stop at the exterior. I wanted the interior to be just as light, durable, and waterproof. The natural choice? Parachute fabric. So, we finished the exterior with X-Pac™ and the interior with genuine parachute material.

Still, the demands continued. I wanted the strap to be water-resistant too. To solve this, I added Millicross—a high-performance, ultra-napped fabric with incredible water repellency.

By using the ultimate materials in exactly the right places, the 'Shin (New) Ideal Camera Bag' is finally here."

— Keita Haginiwa, Photographer