How to Organize 67mm Filters in the Ruggard Four Pocket Pouch
By Camera Wholesalers | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step routine for loading, labeling, and carrying four round filters up to 67mm in the Ruggard Four Pocket Filter Pouch so the right filter is always at hand.
Quick answer
Load the Ruggard Four Pocket Filter Pouch by assigning one filter to each mesh slip pocket, labeling the ID sleeve so you can identify filters without opening the pouch, and folding it closed with the touch-fastened edge before it goes in your bag.
Why pocket order matters more than you think
A four-pocket pouch only speeds up filter changes if the same filter lives in the same pocket every time. Decide an order before you load anything — for example, UV in pocket one, CPL in pocket two, and your two most-used NDs in pockets three and four — and stick to it across shoots.
The pouch holds filters up to 67mm, so check the diameter printed on each filter ring before loading. A filter larger than 67mm will not sit flat in the mesh slip pocket, and forcing it stretches the pocket and makes the pouch fold unevenly.
When a four-pocket pouch is the wrong choice
If you regularly carry filters in 72mm, 77mm, or 82mm sizes, this pouch is not the right fit; you need a case sized for those diameters. Likewise, if you shoot with square filter holders and graduated filters, a folding slip-pocket pouch does not protect rigid square glass the way a dedicated hard case does.
The Ruggard pouch is best treated as a compact carrier for a small round-filter kit, not as long-term archival storage. For home storage, keep filters in a dry, dust-free place and use the pouch for transport.
Step-by-step: loading and using the pouch
- Check every filter's diameter: Read the size printed on each filter ring and confirm it is 67mm or smaller before it goes anywhere near the pouch. Common mistake: assuming a filter is 67mm because the lens is 67mm — a step-up ring can mean your filters are a different size. Set aside any filter larger than 67mm; it needs a different case.
- Assign a fixed pocket order: Choose which filter goes in which of the four mesh slip pockets and keep that order permanently. A practical default is UV first, CPL second, then your two most-used ND strengths. Say the order out loud once; it is easier to remember on a shoot.
- Fill in the ID sleeve: Write the pocket order on a business-card-sized piece of paper and slide it into the filter ID sleeve so you can confirm the layout without opening every pocket. Common mistake: writing the order but leaving the card at home in a different bag. Photograph the card with your phone as a backup reference.
- Seat each filter flat in its pocket: Slide each filter fully into its mesh slip pocket so the rim sits flat and the glass does not touch the pouch's fold line. Checkpoint: press the loaded pouch gently — you should feel padding, not a hard filter edge, at the fold. If a filter feels loose, it is in the wrong pocket or the wrong size.
- Fold and fasten before bagging: Fold the padded pouch closed and press the touch-fastened edge shut before it goes into your camera bag. Common mistake: dropping an unfastened pouch into a bag where it opens and filters slide out. Make fastening the pouch the last thing you do before zipping your bag.
- Do a pocket check after each lens change: After swapping a filter, return it to its assigned pocket immediately rather than setting it down on a rock or in a pocket. Checkpoint: at the end of a shoot, all four pockets should be filled or deliberately empty. A missing filter at pack-up usually means it is still on the lens.
Product facts
- Ruggard Four Pocket Filter Pouch (Up to 67mm): Holds four filters up to 67mm in four mesh slip pockets inside a padded folding pouch. The four fixed pockets are what make a consistent one-filter-per-pocket order possible, so you can reach for a filter without hunting.
Ruggard Four Pocket Filter Pouch (Up to 67mm) - Ruggard Four Pocket Filter Pouch (Up to 67mm): Includes a filter ID sleeve sized for a business-card-style paper, plus a touch-fastened closure and Cordura nylon material. The ID sleeve lets you write down which filter sits in which pocket, and the touch-fastened closure keeps the pouch from opening inside a bag.
