MindShift BackLight 26L Photo Daypack - Charcoal

Photographers planning a challenging journey can look forward to experiencing a high degree of comfort, protection and easy access to gear with the charcoal BackLight 26L Backpack from Mindshift. The pack has a padded, rear compartment with touch-fastening dividers for storing and organizing a standard-size DSLR, 4-6 lenses, flash, and an assortment of accessories. This compartment is accessed by unzipping the back panel. By sliding the shoulder straps off and using the waist belt to rotate the pack in front of you, the pack will rest in a horizontal, tabletop-like position. The main benefit of this position is fast access to gear without having to remove the pack. Underneath the rear compartment lid are two, zippered, clear-mesh, accessory pockets.

Inside the front compartment are padded sleeves for an up to 15 inch laptop and iPad, organizational panel with slip-in pockets, and space for a variety of personal gear such as clothing and snacks. On top of the pack are pockets for a cell phone, wallet, and other items you wish to keep handy. And on either side of the pack is a slip-in pocket with a cinch strap for storing up to 32 oz water bottles, gloves, cap and such. Front stuff pockets are useful for trail essentials that might include a headlamp, chargers and energy bars. Side compression straps, may be used for keeping the load tight and also for securing gear. Two front daisy-chains, and attachment loops are suitable for attaching various gear, and with the compression straps are part of the front and side tripod/monopod attachment system.

Carry your Backlight pack with the top handle, or wear with the adjustable padded shoulder straps, chest connector and padded waist belt. For comfort, the shoulder straps are curved and the back panel has padded-mesh material and airflow channels. Well-designed, the waist belt has a webbing rail for attaching optional MindShift accessories or other gear, and a block and tackle style adjustment, which provides for a 2:1 mechanical advantage that works well in conjunction with the belt's quick-release buckle. With an exterior made of 420D nylon with water-repellent coating, 350G airmesh, YKK zippers and other materials, this pack is both strong and durable. And at 3.9 lb, for all the pack's capabilities, it's also lightweight.

• Holds 1 standard-size DSLR and 4-6 standard zoom lenses, plus a flash

  Or 2 large mirrorless cameras and 5-7 lenses, plus a flash

  And personal gear in the 9L front compartments

  Maximum lens size: 200-400 f/4 detached from body

• The Backlight features back-panel access to gear without having to remove the pack. For comfort and convenience the waist belt allows the pack to be situated in a tabletop position.

• The padded back panel has airflow channels, lumbar support and cushioned mesh padding to help wick-away moisture.
  

• For improved storage the pack features touch-fastening dividers for camera gear and interior padded sleeves for an up to 15 inch laptop and full-sized tablet.
  

• Interior organizational panel with slip-in pockets for pens, and other small accessories
  

• Exterior pockets on top and front for small items such as a notebook, cell phone, passport, wallet and the like
  

• Dual side pockets with cinch straps for storing up to 32 oz water bottles (such as a Nalgene), gloves, and other items requiring fast access
  

• Daisy chain loops for an ice ax, and multiple lash points for additional items
  

• Side compression straps with SR buckles for tightening the load as well as securing a variety of items such as walking sticks
  

• Tripod/monopod mounting system on front and side of pack
  

• Padded waist belt with a webbing rail for attaching a variety of optional MindShift accessories
  A block and tackle style adjustment on the waist belt provides for a 2:1 mechanical advantage that works well in conjunction with the belt's quick-release buckle
  

• Flap-keeper neck strap allows you to work out of the bag unencumbered
  

• Ergonomic zipper pulls for easier use with gloves and cold weather situations
  

• High-quality YKK zippers for durability and dependibility
  

• Front pockets for a variety of items such as gloves, chargers, headlamps, and more
  

• Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables and other small items
  

• Seam-sealed rain cover, which doubles as a ground cloth
  

• Compatible with the Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest/Hive and Switch Case