Overview

The MindShift Gear Firstlight 35L+ Camera Backpack is designed for outdoor photographers. This pack features a variety of pockets and accessory attachments that make it ideal for commuting, traveling, or working in the field. It has space for long lenses and personal items plus a laptop pocket that accommodates most 16" laptops. The contoured torso harness is adjustable at 11 points so you can find the most comfortable fit.

SKU: GC47-TT521351

MindShift Gear Firstlight 35L+ Camera Backpack

The MindShift Gear Firstlight 35L+ Camera Backpack is designed for outdoor photographers. This pack features a variety of pockets and accessory attachments that make it ideal for commuting, traveling, or working in the field. It has space for long lenses and personal items plus a laptop pocket that accommodates most 16" laptops. The contoured torso harness is adjustable at 11 points so you can find the most comfortable fit.

Key features

  • Adjustable Closed Cell-Foam Dividers

  • Expandable Front Stuff Pocket

  • Padded Laptop Sleeve

  • Interior Mesh Pockets for Small Items

  • External Tripod/Monopod Mounting System

  • Large Exterior Zippered Side Pocket

  • 2 Side Water Bottle/Accessory Pockets

  • Rain Cover Included

The FirstLight+ features a contoured shape for a universal fit. Its ballistic nylon bottom offers durability and the interior has room for your long lens, laptop, and personal gear.

Features

  • Weight distribution for a comfortable load enables easier all day use on the trail

  • Expandable front stuff pocket holds extra layers, a light jacket, a headlamp, gloves, chargers, and more

  • Removable floating top pocket holds a large jacket or other gear

  • Padded sleeve for 16" laptop or tablet inside front pocket

  • Adjustable high-density closed-cell foam dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items

  • Tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side

  • Large, zippered, side pocket for accessories or personal gear

  • Top pockets for easier access to small items

  • Top zippered pocket for quick access to essentials

  • Two large side pockets hold water bottles or accessories and have drains and cinch cords for security

  • Ballistic nylon bottom panel for durability on rough surfaces

  • Shaped aluminum torso stay for additional support

  • Grab handles on three sides make it easy to hoist into an overhead bin, car, or trunk

  • Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.

  • Side compression straps with locking SR buckles for additional lash points

  • Shoulder straps and waist belt wrap to front for compact storage in overhead compartment

  • Whistle integrated into sternum strap buckle

  • Included rain cover protects small to medium tripods secured to the front of the pack

  • Compatible with Think Tank modular pouches and other filter cases

Materials

  • Exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating

  • Underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating

  • Quality abrasion-resistant YKK RC-Fuse zippers

  • 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 420D R/S nylon, 1680D ballistic nylon, 840D matte TPU dynatonic nylon, nylon webbing, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread

  • Interior has 210D silver-toned nylon lining, Hexa mesh pockets, nylex nylon, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread

What Fits

Holds a gripped DSLR, six standard zoom lenses, and a flash. Accommodates detached lenses up to 500mm f/4 lens or attached lenses up to 400mm f/2.8

What's in the Box

  • MindShift Gear Firstlight 35L+ Camera Backpack

  • Set of Interior Dividers

  • Floating Top Pocket

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Product Overview

The MindShift Gear Firstlight 35L+ Camera Backpack is designed for outdoor photographers. This pack features a variety of pockets and accessory attachments that make it ideal for commuting, traveling, or working in the field. It has space for long lenses and personal items plus a laptop pocket that accommodates most 16" laptops. The contoured torso harness is adjustable at 11 points so you can find the most comfortable fit.

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