Bring your photo gear on a hike, day-trip, or sightseeing adventure and have extra room for personal items and food with this Explore 40 Backpack in sea pine from Shimoda Designs. The pack is loaded with design features that allow you to bring everything you need when you head out while keeping it all organized and easy to grab. For comfort and stability, there's an aluminum frame and harness system to customize the fit to your physique plus padded backpack straps, a waist belt, and sternum straps.
What It Holds
- Designed for camera gear and other essentials like food, water, and your phone
- Main compartment interior measures 11.4 x 17.3 x 6.7"
- Side opening for quick, under-the-arm access without completely removing the pack, and rear opening for unobstructed access to the bulk of your gear
- Laptop/tablet compartment measures 9.8 x 14.2 x 0.6" to hold a 13" laptop
- Convertible multiuse removable pouch in the side panel pocket secures a tripod to the side of the pack, or it can be mounted to the shoulder harness using the accessory straps and act as a drop-in holster for a camera as large as a non-gripped DSLR body with a lens as long as 70-200mm 2.8
- Front panel pocket for holding a lightweight jacket or other items
- Additional gear may be secured to the front panel webbing attachment points
- Each shoulder strap has a fast access pocket for commonly-used items
- Hydration bladder sleeve and routing with a hanger loop designed to hold an optional hydration bladder up to 3L
How It's Made
- Nylon material is coated with carbonate ether polyurethane on both sides for improved exterior water resistance and interior condensation resistance
- Compression straps on the side minimize the profile for better weight distribution
- Straps feature a glove-friendly YKK side-release buckle
- Free standing padded base with ventilation holes for added protection
How You Carry & Wear It
- Top grab handle
- Adjustable backpack straps
- Sternum strap keeps the shoulder straps in place for improved comfort
- Waist belt stops the bag from shifting when moving over rough and rocky terrain and has a quick release buckle for convenience
- Adjustable frame and harness are designed to fit short or tall men and women while relieving stress on the shoulders, neck, and back
- Harness has four height options with approximately 4" of vertical adjustment
- EVA compression molding in shoulder straps, belt, and rear panel for cushioning and cooling comfort
- Weighs under 3 pounds empty