Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bordeaux, Dumbo, Paris and San Sebastian. The two things I’m rarely without, regardless of the time of day or backdrop, are my notebook and my camera. The notebook – sizable since I often feel that pocket-sized pads make for pocket-sized ideas – holds addresses, scribbled descriptions, scenes and passages from a story that may or may not ever see beyond its pages. My camera captures the moments, memories and landscapes that shouldn’t be burdened with words. Add to that my wallet, iPhone, handful of accessories and a second lens and I need something smart to carry it all gracefully.
I’ve tested several camera bags, all of them relatively effective but hopelessly unstylish. I spotted ONA bags, specifically the Palma (see top photo), on Pinterest nearly two years and have had it on my must-invest list ever since. I ended up receiving it as a joint family gift for the holidays last year and have worn it faithfully on most of my travels – on the beaches of Basque country, along Amsterdam’s canals, backstage at Paris Fashion Week and to dine in some of Bordeaux’s newest restaurants.
The investment has been well-justified and the bag, whose leather wears beautifully and holds my DSLR and lenses snuggly, continues to spark conversations. Naturally, I was thrilled when they contacted me for an interview (Read it here!) and to offer a Palma bag ($319 value) to one lucky, jet-setting reader.
RULES TO ENTER:
-To enter, follow the steps laid out in the Rafflecopter widget below! You may enter without any obligation of using your social media accounts however they will count as an extra entry. 1 winner will be selected randomly and notified via email and at the bottom of this post on Nov. 18th.
-This contest is open to U.S. residents only (foreign readers: if you have a U.S. mailing address or a very kind friend or relative, by all means join the fun!)
[UPDATE] : Congratulations to Ariana Mullins! You will receive an email from me shortly to arrange delivery. Thanks for playing, everyone!
