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Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 Backpack

Wildlife observers have specific gear requirements and 47L VEO Active Birder 56 Spotting Scope Bag / Hiking Backpack from Vanguard is designed to meet them, purpose-built for a day in the field. The pack features an interior sleeve for your spotting scope with an eyepiece holder, as well as rear straps to hold a full-sized tripod and side straps for a smaller one (or a water bottle). The 32-liter main compartment and 15-liter top compartment offer plenty of room for an extra layer of fleece, a first-aid kit, snacks, and other backcountry essentials. There are dedicated sleeves for a 16" laptop and a 10" tablet, plus a waterproof compartment stores a 2-liter water bladder for all-important hydration. You'll find a pouch for compact binoculars on the waist belt and additional pouches for daily essentials, plus a port at the top where you can run a USB cord to charge stowed devices.

SKU: GC40-V251721

Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 Backpack

Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 Backpack

Wildlife observers have specific gear requirements and 47L VEO Active Birder 56 Spotting Scope Bag / Hiking Backpack from Vanguard is designed to meet them, purpose-built for a day in the field. The pack features an interior sleeve for your spotting scope with an eyepiece holder, as well as rear straps to hold a full-sized tripod and side straps for a smaller one (or a water bottle). The 32-liter main compartment and 15-liter top compartment offer plenty of room for an extra layer of fleece, a first-aid kit, snacks, and other backcountry essentials. There are dedicated sleeves for a 16" laptop and a 10" tablet, plus a waterproof compartment stores a 2-liter water bladder for all-important hydration. You'll find a pouch for compact binoculars on the waist belt and additional pouches for daily essentials, plus a port at the top where you can run a USB cord to charge stowed devices.

32L main storage compartment with a 15L top compartment

Spotting scope sleeve and eyepiece holder

Full front access to your gear

Dedicated sleeves for 16" laptop and 10" tablet

Top side access USB port for charging your devices

Rear exterior straps hold full-size tripod or monopod, side strap and pouch for small tripod

Straps to carry other essentials, such as a sleeping bag, plus pouches for miscellaneous items, a wallet, and documents

Reinforced aluminium frame follows the contour of your back for a comfortable fit

Padded back panel and adjustable padded shoulder straps

Sternum strap and waist belt with side release buckles

Made of 840-denier ripstop nylon with herringbone and double-reverse stitching

Waterproof zippers

Key Features:

Interior Spotting Scope Sleeve

32L Main & 15L Top Compartments

Rear & Side Exterior Straps for Tripods

Compartment for 2L Water Bladder

Waist Pouch for Binoculars

Port for Charging Cable

Room for 16" Laptop & 10" Tablet

Rain Cover

840-Denier Ripstop Nylon

Reinforced Aluminium Frame

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Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 Backpack

Wildlife observers have specific gear requirements and 47L VEO Active Birder 56 Spotting Scope Bag / Hiking Backpack from Vanguard is designed to meet them, purpose-built for a day in the field. The pack features an interior sleeve for your spotting scope with an eyepiece holder, as well as rear straps to hold a full-sized tripod and side straps for a smaller one (or a water bottle). The 32-liter main compartment and 15-liter top compartment offer plenty of room for an extra layer of fleece, a first-aid kit, snacks, and other backcountry essentials. There are dedicated sleeves for a 16" laptop and a 10" tablet, plus a waterproof compartment stores a 2-liter water bladder for all-important hydration. You'll find a pouch for compact binoculars on the waist belt and additional pouches for daily essentials, plus a port at the top where you can run a USB cord to charge stowed devices.

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