MindShift Gear BackLight 18L Outdoor Adventure Camera Daypack Backpack (Charcoal)

Mindshift 36L ReviewOverall:Awesome bag. I bought to carry multiple bodies & lenses - including big teles like the Nikkor 80-400mm and 200-500mm - and for that purpose it excels. What has surprised me is that this is now my daily commute bag. I work in downtown SF and ride BART every day. Along with a laptop, two 32oz water bottles, and associated daily stuff, I love bringing a DSLR w/ 24-70 lens mounted, and a few other lenses (sometimes including one of the big dogs). The bag is comfortable, subtle in appearance, and holds everything I need. If these items are on your checklist I think you'll be very happy and I recommend without hesitation. Some specifics below, if you're so inclined.Pros:Size. No disguising things - this is a big bag. I knew that before I bought, but it was still a surprise seeing it in real life. However, given all that it holds, it's an incredibly easy bag to use in daily life. In comparison to "normal" packs, most of the added size is in the height. The extras in width and depth are much more subtle. I have no issues riding on cramped trains or navigating congested city streets. Marketing photos are accurate - both back and front sections are cavernous and will hold everything you need. If you run out of space you don't need a bigger bag, you need an assistant.Quality. Impressive. I was unfamiliar with Mindshift, but the relation to Think Tank gave me instant confidence. Granted, it's only been two weeks, but this thing sure seems stout and gives me the solid impression it'll last for many years. Zippers and fabric are top notch, seams and mounts appear equally so.Aesthetic. For me, this was a huge selling point. I was a bit concerned about the green, however. I chose that color for two reasons. First, it was in stock, and I'm all about instant gratification. Second, I liked the idea that it would look more like a hiking pack as opposed to a camera pack. Nonetheless, the marketing pics depict this as being GREEN! In real life, the color is much more subtle, but the mission is certainly accomplished. Nothing about the bag screams out, "Hey! Camera gear here! Come get it!"Comfort/Ergonomics. A grade for sure. No A+ - more below - only because it's remarkably front-heavy. But this bag is very, very comfortable to wear. The first time I really loaded it with gear I was worried, but even after walking just over one mile, my fears disappeared. The balance is perfect, and it's only when you carry the bag one-handed with the top handle that you notice just how much heavy stuff you've loaded in it.Cons:These are definitely subjective, so filter accordingly. None are show-stoppers.This bag is front-heavy and tips forward seemingly at will. Even with the front pocket nearly empty, I can't leave the bag in a standing position without leaning it - backwards - against something sturdy. I'm no student of physics, and this befuddles me, but I'm learning to accept it. However, I'm slow and often forgetful, so I fear the day I set the bag on my desk and walk away...only to hear it crash to the floor.There is no padding for the front section. Not much more needs to be said, except...be careful. If you load the front pocket with a sweater or some other soft/sacrificial cargo, you can gain some peace of mind. Otherwise... Be. Careful.You can probably guess where this may head. Load your laptop in the front section, set down the bag on a desk, walk away, and..... Be ready to go laptop shopping.Again, everybody uses bags differently. If you never put fragile items in the front section, this won't matter much to you. If you do, however...(again)...be careful.Finally, for loading and unloading, this is definitely a two-handed bag. Other reviewers have mentioned how stiff the back section 'hard' points are, and accordingly, how cumbersome it is to use the zippers to open and close the section. This is really, really true. Time and use may soften things up, but for now I've learned that nothing happens fast. If you want to capture that magical candid shot, but need your other body with the prime lens...you better have it out already. Those pictures of guys using the waist strap to turn the bag into a 'front pack' while seamlessly swapping gear with one hand? Yeah....no. At least not in my case.Again, these are *my* cons and may not apply to you. For me they stand out mostly because they don't exist at all on my smaller Think Tank Lens Taxi bag. In my shopping research, this bag is the closest thing I could find to that type of quality and functionality in a larger size. Thus far, I have no regrets and can navigate around these concerns.Final note of caution in terms of size. If you fly, this bag qualifies as a carry-on, but most definitely will *not* fit under the seat in front of you. Accordingly, if there's no overhead bin space when you board, you'll be asked to gate-check. I won't speak for you, but for me...there's just no way. Lack of front padding and no as-built security would be dramatic showstoppers.Bottom Line:By far, the best big bag I could find...with courtesy to budget, aesthetic, and raw capacity. Its ease-of-use as a daily bag has been a great bonus. If my cons are minor enough for you, I think you'll be ecstatic.

Tldr: I absolutely love this camera backpack; quality, fit, size, durability, etc.I researched and compared more than a dozen bags for a solid week before deciding on this and I've never looked back. I've travelled the US and Europe with it multiple times within the almost 2yrs I've owned it and have had zero issues. I was initially concerned that the seams or zippers wouldn't hold up to the weight after loading it to the tilt, but all seams and zippers have held strong.::Transportation::- Airplanes: Fits under airline seats when fully loaded and I'm not talking just the camera section. I've stuffed Audio Technica noise cancelling headphones with it's case, change of light clothing, 15" MacBook Pro and power adapter, snacks, REI 1400ml nalgene water bottle, and a few toiletries.- Buses: If carrying only gear in the camera section, it will fit in any bus overhead bin. Takes some wrangling to make it work with personal items in the two front pockets, but it's doable.- Trains/Metro: Never had an issue with size taking this on trains or the subway/metro.::Environments::- I've been to beaches, dusty, sandy, and high wind environments and have never had an issue with said elements getting into the bag.- I've been in rain with this, but not torrential type downpours. I just stop, pop on the included rain cover, and go on my way. Bag has always stayed dry.::Security/Access::- It's not obvious that this a camera bag. This is probably the number one thing. There's no Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc logo written across the thing. MindShift isn't a household name, so people will probably thing that this is just a hiking/trekking bag.- Whether you are going through airport security or event security, it is a breeze with how the main compartment is designed. Simply swing it off, lay it down, unzip the main compartment, and bam, everything is there to see.- You don't have to worry about your camera gear being pick pocketed as the only access is against your back (when wearing it of course)- The zippers have covers/flaps which is really nice. While the green loops are a clear indication that there's a zipper, it's evident that no one can easily reach in and take something.- The zipper loops also allow you to place a TSA approved lock through them if you want to go the extra mile to deter theft.::Fit::- This is perhaps the most important aspect of any camera backpack; if I can't wear it for hours on end, I'm not interested. I have literally had this on my back, fully loaded for 12 hours and I don't feel like I'm going to die.- Use the hip straps, should be at about the waist, to bear a majority of the weight.- Use the shoulder straps to stabilize; if too tight, you'll transfer the weight to your shoulders by lifting the backpack higher. This negates the hip straps.- Padding is adequate; not too much to where it gets in the way and certainly not too little- There is some airflow between you and the back pack, but not much. Make no mistake, if you're in a warm or hot environment for a decent amount of time, you will sweat.What gear I can fit in the camera section and have carried multiple times:- Full Frame Nikon- 300mm f/4- 70-200mm f/2.8- 24-70mm f/2.8- NN6 Pano head- NN EZ-Leveler with case- Battery grip- Two Nikon battery chargers- 4 additional batteries- Included rain cover- 4 single filter cases/holders- Tripod plate- Quick release clamp- Blower (for glass elements)- Small bottle of lens cleaner and cloth- As many SD's as you can fit- You can squeeze a flash in all of this as well, but you have be clever about arranging all of the gear and it's really pushing itMiddle Compartment:I can comfortably fit a 15" MacBook Pro with power adapter and a 11.6" field monitor with all cables and hood.Front Compartment:The material has more room to expand due to being on the front, so I'm able to get irregular shaped items or a just a lot of different things in this.

Ich suchte einen kleinen Rucksack, in den sowohl meine neue Canon EOS R samt Objektiv, eine 5D Mark IV samt angesetztem EF 100-400 II und diverses Kleinzeugs (Filter, Akkus und sowas reinpasst - und der bei allem möglichst klein ist.Dieser Rucksack ist dazu geradezu perfekt. Top Verarbeitung, nützliche zusätzliche Fächer und Gurte - alles ist ausgesprochen durchdacht.Das gibt ohne mit der Wimper zu zucken glatte 5 Sterne.

Viel Platz innen und vor allem auch für andere Nicht-Fotosachen, die man mitnimmt. Dabei ist das Eigengewicht auch ok. Passt von der Rückenlänge auch gut für große Menschen.Gut ist die Möglichkeit das Stativ vorne als auch seitlich anbringen zu können. Etwas zu klein ist die Toptasche - da kann man gerade so ein Handy reinzwicken. Wäre da noch mehr Platz, wären es fünf Sterne.

Avec ce Backlight 26L, il ne s'agit pas de copie ou de matériel au rabais.Mind Shift (Filiale "Trek" de Think Tank) est dans la catégorie des grandes marques comme Lowepro ou Manfrotto.Ce sac est très fonctionnel et extrêmement bien conçu par de véritables utilisateurs. Il est léger mais très robuste et avec une finition vraiment haut de gamme.La taille est un très bon compromis entre la capacité de chargement et le confort. Je fais 1m70 et le modèle au dessus (36L) aurait été trop encombrant (Et il passe en cabine avion).La partie photo est très complète. J'y ai mis :- Un gros reflex pro avec un zoom 28-300 monté et un chargeur assez encombrant.- Quatre objectifs de taille normale.- Un 70-200.- Un mini flash studio (Godox AD200 Pro).- Une rotule de trépied.- Plusieurs petits accessoires.Il reste ensuite une partie sac de randonnée où l'on peut mettre quelques vêtements et un portable/tablette.Et au final le prix est un peu élevé mais parfaitement justifié.Un must

Avevo già il 26 litri e conoscevo la bontà del prodotto. Il pregio maggiore rimane la leggerezza e la sicurezza nel trasporto.

Todo muy bien: calidad, ergonomía, acabados. Las soluciones para trípodes, brillantes.El hecho de tener un divisor longitudinal largo y bastante rígido ( aunque movible ), limita un poco las posibilidades de adaptación para diferentes equipos - Está más pensada para cámaras con sensor de 24x36 que para apsc o m4/3. Pero con un poco de imaginación te acabas adaptando a lo que hay.