Bring your photo gear on a hike, a one or two day trip, or a sightseeing adventure and enjoy extra room for personal items and food with this Explore 60 Backpack in blue from Shimoda Designs.
This starter kit includes two small core unit inserts with padded touch-fastening dividers. The pack is loaded with design features that allow you to bring everything you need when you head out while keeping it 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 22.4 x 7.1"
- Side opening for quick, under-the-arm access without completely removing the pack, rear opening enables unobstructed access to the bulk of your gear, while the top allows you to easily grab your camera while the bag is standing
- 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
Small Core Unit Inserts
- Includes two inserts
- Use inside the bag or by themselves as small dedicated camera bags
- Use to store, transport, and protect DSLR or mirrorless cameras
- Room for up to two smaller lenses or a 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, and related accessories
- EVA-padded walls for protection
- Touch-fastening dividers for custom organization
- Removable zippered skin covering for dust protection
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 3.3 pounds empty