Listen, stop overthinking it. Keep it simple and sturdy. Toss it in a Lowepro GearUp Pouch Mini and call it a day. It’s cheap, durable, and fits right in your pocket.

Just catching up on this thread. Stop overthinking the protection. Get a small, simple pouch and be done with it:

• Peak Design Field Pouch V2
• Generic neoprene sleeves Keep it minimal.

This comes up a lot, but honestly, don't sweat it too much. You bought the GR III for its size, so don't ruin that by carrying around some massive DSLR bag. The biggest mistake people make is getting a bag that is way too padded and bulky, which defeats the point of having a pocketable camera. Just look for something slim and minimal that keeps the dust off. Here is what you should keep in mind:

• Avoid anything with heavy zippers that could scratch the screen or the metal body when you are sliding it in.
• Stay away from those generic tech pouches with too many internal dividers; they just take up space you dont actually need.
• Make sure the material is somewhat water-resistant if you plan on tossing it into a backpack with a water bottle. Honestly, even a simple microfiber drawstring pouch or a small neoprene sleeve is usually enough for a camera this small. It protects the lens glass from your keys or whatever else is floating around in your bag. Just be super careful about putting it in a pocket with your phone, the keys are usually fine but those phone screens are sharp. If you really want a sling, look for the smallest one you can find that is designed for phones or essentials, not cameras... people always buy bags that are way too big for this little guy.

Jumping in here to say I totally agree with the others—don't overcomplicate it. The GR III is meant to be lived with, not babied in some massive specialized case that just gets in the way of actually taking photos. This whole situation reminds me of my cousin who bought a super expensive vintage Leica a few years back. He was so terrified of a single speck of dust touching the glass that he ended up buying this elaborate, heavy-duty waterproof dry box to store it in whenever he wasn't actively shooting. One weekend he went on this hiking trip in the Pacific Northwest and insisted on carrying the dry box everywhere. It was honestly a massive ordeal because it was so heavy he could barely keep up with the rest of the group. Eventually, he got so paranoid about the humidity that he refused to even take the camera out of the box for three days straight. He spent the entire trip lugging around ten pounds of gear just to look at it through the clear plastic lid. By the time we got back to the car, he was so frustrated that he accidentally dropped the whole dry box on the pavement. The box shattered, but the camera was actually perfectly fine, which was honestly hilarious given how much he had obsessed over protecting it the entire time.

To add to the point above: don't waste your cash on those overpriced branded camera cases. I grabbed a generic padded pouch from a thrift store for two bucks and it works perfectly. Just watch out for two things:

• Never put the camera in a bag with keys—scratched glass is a nightmare.
• Avoid tight pockets; the lens extension mechanism is fragile. DIY-ing your protection saved me a ton compared to what the camera shop wanted.

Helpful thread 👍

Regarding what #1 said about "This comes up a lot, but honestly, don't sweat it too much"—yeah, they're spot on. I've been through three different GR models over the years, and if you turn that camera into a brick with a heavy bag, you're going to stop carrying it. I tried a fancy leather holster years ago and it was absolute garbage—way too bulky—so don't waste your cash. Save your money for extra batteries, honestly. Here's what actually works without breaking the bank:

• The Lowepro Tahoe CS 20 is cheap and does the job perfectly.
• Any random soft pouch meant for hard drives works, seriously.
• Check thrift stores for small, padded sunglass cases; they're often the exact right size. You don't need a "camera" brand pouch. Just keep it simple.

Same setup here, love it

Yep, this is the way

Did this last week, worked perfectly