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Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium)

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Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium)
Key Features
  • Bisected & Customizable 80/20 Interior
  • Holds a DSLR and Four Lenses
  • Configure for 100% Camera Storage
  • M-Guard Divider Protection System
Designed for the professional shooter on the go, the medium Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack holds your DSLR with an attached lens plus three more lenses, a laptop, and personal items. Its bisected interior gives you the option of customizing the space to your needs: 80/20 photo to personal gear; 80/20 personal items and less photo gear; or 100% photo. As the name suggests, access to the entire interior is from the back panel, ensuring maximum security and protection for your valuables.
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Manfrotto Backloader Overview

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Designed for the professional shooter on the go, the medium Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack holds your DSLR with an attached lens plus three more lenses, a laptop, and personal items. Its bisected interior gives you the option of customizing the space to your needs: 80/20 photo to personal gear; 80/20 personal items and less photo gear; or 100% photo. As the name suggests, access to the entire interior is from the back panel, ensuring maximum security and protection for your valuables.

What It Holds
  • Adjustable 80/20 interior allows you to use more space for photo or personal items and less space for the other—or remove the inside panel and use all the space for photo gear
  • With the panel removed there is room for the DSLR and attached lens, four lenses, a drone, and accessories
  • M-Guard Protection System: Dividers are made of high-density EVA foam for improved shock absorption, a slim profile, and folding patterns to fully protect camera gear while maximizing the use of space
  • 16 x 11 x 1" zippered sleeve holds a 15" laptop and is easily accessible for TSA/security checkpoints without having to unpack the whole bag
  • Interior mesh pockets for small items like lens caps, thumb drives, cables, and cords
  • Front pocket with organization panel for small personal items
  • Exterior side pockets and straps for small tabletop or travel tripods
How It's Made
  • TSA Sentry approved with a small pocket for a TSA-approved padlock and is compatible with steel wire locks
  • Durable ripstop nylon shell
  • 1680D nylon back and bottom reinforcement is highly resistant to tearing, abrasion, and water
  • Protective Hypalon details add durability to key stress points
  • Metal hardware is stronger and longer lasting than plastic
  • Access to interior is from the back, ensuring maximum protection from unsavory elements while traveling
  • Top access to personal items or to provide fast access to a camera-lens when configured for 100% photo use
  • SAStec foam structural reinforcement built into key areas of the pack offer impact resistance
  • Double sided rain cover protects from rain and snow plus extreme sunlight
  • Rain cover folds into an included mesh pouch and can hang on the outside of the pack if it is wet
How You Wear & Carry It
  • Ergonomic adjustable backpack straps
  • Adjustable sternum strap holds backpack straps in place and provides additional stability
  • Soft padded top grab handle
  • Side trolley strap allows you to put the bag, sideways, over the handle of your rolling luggage
UPC: 719821471264

Manfrotto Backloader Specs

Key Specs
Color
Black
Carry/Transport Options
Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Trolley Sleeve
Type of Closure
Zipper
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Single Compartment: Fits 15" Laptop
•Up to 16.5 x 11 x 1" / 42 x 28 x 2.5 cm
Water Resistance
Rain Cover Included
Dimensions
20.5 x 12.6 x 10.2" / 52 x 32 x 26 cm
Weight
4.17 lb / 1.89 kg
Color
Black
Camera Compatibility
Universal
Carry/Transport Options
Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Trolley Sleeve
Type of Closure
Zipper
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Single Compartment: Fits 15" Laptop
•Up to 16.5 x 11 x 1" / 42 x 28 x 2.5 cm
Features
Bottle Pocket
Yes
Hydration Bladder Compatible
No
RFID-Blocking Pockets
No
Stand/Tripod Holder
Yes
Side Access
No
General
Water Resistance
Rain Cover Included
Maximum Volume
5.9 gal / 22.5 L
Padded Interior
No
Materials
Exterior: Nylon
Interior: Polyester
Dimensions
Exterior
20.5 x 12.6 x 10.2" / 52 x 32 x 26 cm
Interior
16.9 x 10.6 x 6.3" / 43 x 27 x 16 cm (Overall)
11 x 11 x 6.3" / 28 x 28 x 16 cm (Camera Compartment)
10.6 x 6.3 x 6.3" / 27 x 16 x 12 cm (Top Compartment)
Accessory Pocket
16.1 x 9.1" / 41 x 23 cm
Weight
4.17 lb / 1.89 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.22 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.4 x 12.6 x 9.3"

Manfrotto Backloader Reviews

Chest Strap Detached From Bag

By Greg
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-01

I do not recommend buying this camera bag. The chest strap on my bag detached from the bag on both sides and I cannot get it to reattach. I contacted Manfrotto twice through their customer service website and I finally received a response weeks later, and they refused to replace my bag. Manfrotto's customer service is terrible. Also the hip straps are very thin with no padding, and are uncomfortable due to the lack of padding.

Improved over previous version but not perfection

By E
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-05

I really like some of the improvements over the ProLite Redbee 110 model. Here's what I see the pros and cons are for the Pro Light backloader 19L model: Pros: can fit my Nikon Z8 + long lens attached inside I like the new strap design for your shoulders, but it does have a tendency to be slippery and want to slide off your shoulders. The zipper pulls make is easy to unzip the bag I like the side handle for picking up and moving the bag The outer material seems to be pretty tough and semi waterproof Cons: The chest strap came off one of the plastic rails and it was a pain to get back on. The inside dividers are terrible. They are much more rigid than the previous model I had and not as much cushion material to soften an impact. Case in point, I had an UBER driver accidentally drop my bag out of the back of his SUV and it caused over $500 damage due to impact on my Nikon Z8. Also, the velcro doesn't stick as well as the older version, allowing the inside configuration to not stay put. The dividers have a recessed pattern design and there is less surface area for the velcro to stick properly. It's a much worse design in my opinion. I wish this pack had more room in it and I wanted to get the Medium size but it wasn't airline approved for carryon due to the size. Another issue I don't like is you can't get your camera out of the top zipper without a pulling and stretching the opening. It's such a nice feature to be able to pull your camera out of the bag in a standing up position without having to lay it down and open the whole back up. The opening is too small to do this without fighting with pulling your camera out of the opening. The lock seems like a good idea, but in reality it just adds extra weight. If someone is going to steal the bag, the lock won't be much of a deterrent. Overall I feel like some design elements got better with this version , but some got worse. You should evaluate what's important to you before purchasing a camera bag.

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WiIl it fit Nikon 160-600 lens?

WiIl it fit Nikon 160-600 lens?
Asked by: Khalid
The overall compartment internal dimensions on the Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium) are 16.9 x 10.6 x 6.3". The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens (Nikon Z) with lens hood on reverse is 12.4 x 5.5"; therefore, you will get enough space to fit the lens attached to a camera body.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2024-09-05

Will a 90d with battery pack installed fit in ...

Will a 90d with battery pack installed fit in this bag?
Asked by: bradley
Yes, the camera compartment in the Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium) is 11 x 11 x 6.3" and is large enough. The camera with out a lens but with a battery grip is approxemelty 5.54 x 6.1 x 3.02" .
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-12-14

Will this hold gripped bodies (Nikon D5/Z9)?

Will this hold gripped bodies (Nikon D5/Z9)?
Asked by: Steven
If you want to put a camera in the Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 16L Camera Backpack (Medium) with the lens attached the camera can not be any taller than around 6.3 inches. The D5 is 6.2 inches tall. And the Z9 is 5.9 inches tall.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2022-03-02

could it hold a r10 with an rf 800mm f11 lens ...

could it hold a r10 with an rf 800mm f11 lens attached?
Asked by: Simon
Yes, the Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium) is large enough for the Canon R10 with the RF 800mm f/11 lens attached.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-08-06

Can this bag be configured to hold a canon r5 ...

Can this bag be configured to hold a canon r5 with a rf 100-500 lens attached as and a Canon 5d mkiii with 24-70 lens attached?
Asked by: Thomas
Yes, the Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L Camera Backpack (Medium) can hold a Canon EOS R5 with a Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens and a Canon EOS R5 with a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens.
Answered by: Idris A
Date published: 2025-02-10

Will the bag hold my 16 inch MacBook Pro ?

Will the bag hold my 16 inch MacBook Pro ?
Asked by: Dariusz
The Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 16L Camera Backpack (Medium) is designed for use with a laptop that has a 15-inch diagonal screen size. While it may be possible for a 16-inch MacBook Pro to fit inside the case, it may be a snug fit, and it may be hard to remove the laptop from the backpack.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2022-11-24

Will an fx3 with a top handle attached fit?

Will an fx3 with a top handle attached fit?
Asked by: Leonardo
Yes, it will fit. However, I would highly recommend laying the camera sideway. Pressure on the top handle can damage the pins of the Hotshoe.
Answered by: David B
Date published: 2023-10-17

Are there 2 side pockets, one for a tripod and ...

Are there 2 side pockets, one for a tripod and one for water bottle?
Asked by: Nancy
Yes, this is how I use my 19L back. Compact tripod on one side, and a 17 oz S'well water bottle on the other. But be mindful that large diameter bottle won't fit. I have a larger Hydro Flask that didn't fit.
Answered by: Lionel
Date published: 2023-03-12
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