The 20L Urban Explore Backpack in Anthracite, from Shimoda Designs was designed with urban content creators in mind and is ideal for your next travel adventure. The removable camera insert can accommodate non-gripped mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Interior dividers help keep your gear organized and protected. Interior organizer pockets keep your phone, batteries, and cables secure. Designated exterior side pockets hold a water bottle or a tripod, and there are adjustable straps to hold your tripod in place. Carry the pack with the side and top retractable handles or the base handle. Wear it using the backpack straps or attach it to your rolling luggage with the trolley sleeve.
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Key Features
- Holds Camera and 3 Lenses
- Recycled Cordura Shell
- 5 Interior Organizer Pockets
- Stowaway Tripod Straps
The 20L Urban Explore Backpack in Anthracite, from Shimoda Designs was designed with urban content creators in mind and is ideal for your next travel adventure. The removable camera insert can accommodate non-gripped mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Interior dividers help keep your gear organized and protected. Interior organizer pockets keep your phone, batteries, and cables secure. Designated exterior side pockets hold a water bottle or a tripod, and there are adjustable straps to hold your tripod in place. Carry the pack with the side and top retractable handles or the base handle. Wear it using the backpack straps or attach it to your rolling luggage with the trolley sleeve.
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Shimoda De ign Urban Explore Overview
The included camera insert keeps your gear organized and protected. It measures 10.6 x 7.9 x 5.1" and is custom made to fit in the Urban Explore pack.
This pack offers rear and side access options. The side opening is ideal for quick, under-arm access without removing your pack, and the anti-theft rear opening allows for unobstructed access to the bulk of your gear.
An internal frame gives your pack structure.
A premium webbing base handle plus retractable side and top handles offer convenient carry options.
Dedicated strip on the harness allows for height-adjustable mounting of a Capture Clip.
Routing for a mobile battery charger lets you charge your devices on the go.
A luggage handle pass-through on the rear lets you attach the pack to the handle of your rolling luggage for seamless travel.
Safely stow your passport in the hidden passport pocket.
Discreetly place an AirTag in the designated sleeve for enhanced security.
The air mesh harness provides increased comfort.
UPC: 816779024327
Shimoda De ign Urban Explore Specs
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Shimoda De ign Urban Explore Reviews
Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 20L)
By Lori
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-30
Great backpack. Love the size for a quick trip into the woods or the streets. The material is nice and love the fact that it has a rain cover. Fits my Camera and a couple of lenses and accessories.
too heavy
By Kathy
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-08
Too small for the camera and leans .also too heavy .
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Why does this Shimoda have an internal frame but ...
Why does this Shimoda have an internal frame but no padded hip belt to transfer the weight from the shoulders to the hip?
The Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 20L), BH #SHUE20A, is designed around working in tighter urban locations with less overall camera gear than the mountain series packs.
Date published: 2026-01-30
What are the interior dimensions of the 20L ...
What are the interior dimensions of the 20L camera case? Will it fit a Nikon Z 70-200mm (unattached) horizontally?
The interior dimensions of the Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Boa, 20L) are 16.5 x 9.4 x 6.3" / 41.9 x 23.9 x 16 cm. It cannot fit the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens.
Date published: 2025-02-27
Will the 20L fit the Canon R3 with RF 28-70 f2 ...
Will the 20L fit the Canon R3 with RF 28-70 f2 attached?
Yes, the Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 20L) will fit the Canon R3 and the 28-70mm f2 lens attached.
Date published: 2025-06-11
Does the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3 fits?
Does the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3 fits?
The Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 20L) is compatible with the Capture Camera Clip v3.
Date published: 2024-06-03
Any larger Core Unit from Shimoda series fit ...
Any larger Core Unit from Shimoda series fit Urban Explore 25L so I can use entire space in the bag including top compartment?
The included Core Units for the Urban Explore 20 and 25 are the largest that are compatible. If you want more storage in a 25 liter Shimoda pack, the Action X25 will fit the new RST25 Core Unit, which completely fills the pack and will fit a Sony 200-600mm or Nikon 180-600mm lens attached to a camera. The RST25 inside the Action X25 is the maximum amount of gear storage in a 25 liter pack.
Date published: 2025-07-16
Can the 20l fit a 16in MacBook Pro at all?
Can the 20l fit a 16in MacBook Pro at all?
The Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (20L) cannot fit a 16 inch Macbook Pro. It can fit a laptop that is 9.1x12.2x0.8 inches or smaller.
Date published: 2026-02-10
Can 30L version fit nikon z8 with z 600 f6.3 ...
Can 30L version fit nikon z8 with z 600 f6.3 mounted?
The Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 30L) is too small for the Nikon Z8 with the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 lens attached. You can use that same bag and get this core, and that should work: Shimoda Designs Large Core Unit for Mirrorless Camera, BH #SHCULML.
Date published: 2025-06-25
Would it fit the RF 70-200 f/2.8 Z?
Would it fit the RF 70-200 f/2.8 Z?
Yes, the Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Boa, 20L) will accommodate the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens. It will be a snug fit.
Date published: 2026-06-16
