Seconding what reply #2 said — a simple wrist strap + tiny blower + 1 microfiber is basically the “dont miss the shot” core. Over the years I’ve tried many extras and most just become clutter.

- **Strap logic (background → why → solution):** wrist straps are fastest, slings are safer when you need both hands (kids/hike). For budget + security, I like Op/Tech USA Cam Strap - QD (Black) (usually like $20–$30). If you want wrist-only but more secure than a thin cord, OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black) is often ~$15–$25. Cheap, comfy, reliable.

- **Lens hood thing:** collapsible rubber hoods are… kinda meh on MFT imo. They can vignette at wide end and catch on stuff. I’d rather run the OEM bayonet hood (used is fine) or just use ur hand. If you *do* want cheap insurance, a generic screw-in metal hood is like $8–$15, but test for vignetting, seriously.

- **Cleaning kit that’s not overkill:** VSGO V-B02E Mini Air Blower (~$10–$15) + Pec-Pad 100 Count 4x4 in (~$10–$15) + ROR Residual Oil Remover 1 oz (~$10). That combo is “industry standard-ish” without paying luxury tax. Dont use random T-shirts… been there.

- **Filters:** I’m conservative here: no UV/clear unless you’re in sand/salt/kids fingerprints territory. If you do, buy one decent protector per lens size and share via step-up rings. A compact CPL like Hoya HD MK II Circular Polarizer 58mm (~$40–$70) is the only filter I actually keep using.

gl! cheers

For your situation, I’d suggest thinking “stuff that prevents misses” vs “stuff that lives in the bag.” On MFT I actually use a small sling more than a wrist strap—wrist is comfy, but a sling keeps it secure when you need both hands (kids/hike). Something like Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap is ~US$65 and lasts forever.

Rubber hoods… idk, I stopped carrying them. Most MFT lenses have decent coatings, and a hood is one more thing to fiddle with. Cleaning: keep it stupid simple—Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Large (~$12) + Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes 100 Count (~$10). Filters: I skip UV “protectors” (flare risk), but I DO carry a slim CPL like Breakthrough Photography X4 Circular Polarizer 58mm if you shoot reflections/foliage a lot. cheers

Yeah I totally agree that the core kit should stay minimal but honestly I think how you carry those small bits matters just as much as the accessories themselves since MFT is all about that small footprint!!! I've been looking at the market trends lately and it seems like everyone is moving toward modular tech pouches instead of dedicated camera bags which makes sense for everyday carry tho. Tbh I'm still a bit unsure which one is the absolute best but here is what I've found after looking at a few different brands for organizing those spare batteries and filters:

• Bellroy Tech Kit Compact is great if you want something that looks less like gear and more like a designer accessory plus the internal layout is super smart for small MFT batteries but it is a bit pricey for what it is.
• Think Tank Photo Cable Management 10 V2.0 is the more industrial pro choice thats basically indestructible and fits perfectly in a corner of a backpack tho it lacks some of the padding you might want for glass.
• SmallRig Camera Wrist Strap is a solid budget alternative to the big names if you decide to go the wrist route and honestly the build quality has gotten surprisingly good lately. Basically it comes down to whether you want style or utility but keeping those small items from rattling around is a total game changer for street shooting and hiking gear management.

Ok so in my MFT daily carry, the stuff I actually kept using was a simple wrist strap + a tiny blower + 1 microfiber; I stopped doing UV filters and only pack a small CPL when I know I’ll hit glare (otherwise it’s just extra fiddling).

Coming back to this an hour later... honestly I am having the exact same issue and it has been bugging me for months. I have been trying to find a real technical breakdown comparing the weight-to-durability ratios of the OM System accessories versus the Panasonic ones, but nobody seems to publish the actual engineering data for these small-scale items. Like someone mentioned, keeping it minimal is the goal, but I am frustrated that I cannot find objective specs on things like light transmission for these thinner filters or the specific tensile strength of the different strap connectors. It makes it nearly impossible to make a data-driven decision, so I am still basically sitting here with an empty bag because nothing feels quite optimized enough from a technical perspective. It is tough trying to find a professional balance when the brands dont provide the granular data needed to compare them properly.