I really, really like this backpack. I looked at it at my local camera store and fell in love with the woodland green color along with it's small size. It's a very attractive backpack. I love everything about it, but I have a 15" laptop and it says it carries a 13" laptop. I am fairly short and have a small frame so I know this pack would work really well for me. It feels really well made and the design features for camera supplies are perfect. I love that it has a waist and chest strap. The padding is so soft. It is super nice. I just wish it could hold my laptop. Is is possible there room to carry a 15" MacBook Pro in from of the dedicated laptop sleeve? If so, is there enough padding there to protect it?
Got the 26l for 90 dollars brand new. I would have to say the harness and belt system on this pack is very comfortable. I also own a atlas athlete and fstop ajna i stop using them when i got this bag. One suggestion if there is ever a version two of this bag is to make the top pocket alot bigger and expandable . It is very tight and can barly fit my keys in there. Also a key lanyard somewere would be nice and also the pockets that are on the inside back panel need to be more expandable can barly fit anything in them because of how tight they are . Also add load lifter straps on the 26l .
I am torn between the 18 and the 26 but I need to commit soon... will the 18 comfortably hold a mirrorless fulji xt20, 100-44mm telephoto, 100mm macro, and a 18-55mm? The 100-400 and 100 together are too bulky for all of my other bags. I'm going on a trip soon and am really excited about this purchase, but I want to make sure I get the right size the first time and I have no retailers near me to compare them in person.
Hi Jaclyn, I need to make the same decision now. I wonder what you chose in the end and how you feel about it? I shoot Sony A7, A9, 200-600, 70-200, 16-35, and bunch of other lenses. Thank you.
The elastic cord integrates with the MindShift Tripod Suspension Kit (www.mindshiftgear.com/products/tripod-suspension-kit). You'll that the tripod leg or legs slip through the chord while the suspension kit straps attach the harness system. Most MindShift backpacks have this feature and it enables you to move your tripod quickly between locations. You can see a photo of it on the Backlight 18 page in the image carousel. www.mindshiftgear.com/products/backlight-18l
Just ordered one to compliment my Backlight 26 L which has been my primary bag for several years now
This bag looks amazing
Just purchased a bag today guys. Really great video that explains everything really well. Thanks!
I really, really like this backpack. I looked at it at my local camera store and fell in love with the woodland green color along with it's small size. It's a very attractive backpack. I love everything about it, but I have a 15" laptop and it says it carries a 13" laptop. I am fairly short and have a small frame so I know this pack would work really well for me. It feels really well made and the design features for camera supplies are perfect. I love that it has a waist and chest strap. The padding is so soft. It is super nice. I just wish it could hold my laptop. Is is possible there room to carry a 15" MacBook Pro in from of the dedicated laptop sleeve? If so, is there enough padding there to protect it?
Got the 26l for 90 dollars brand new. I would have to say the harness and belt system on this pack is very comfortable. I also own a atlas athlete and fstop ajna i stop using them when i got this bag. One suggestion if there is ever a version two of this bag is to make the top pocket alot bigger and expandable . It is very tight and can barly fit my keys in there. Also a key lanyard somewere would be nice and also the pockets that are on the inside back panel need to be more expandable can barly fit anything in them because of how tight they are . Also add load lifter straps on the 26l .
Great backpacks, wish you would update it so that the waist harness straps were removable!
I am torn between the 18 and the 26 but I need to commit soon... will the 18 comfortably hold a mirrorless fulji xt20, 100-44mm telephoto, 100mm macro, and a 18-55mm? The 100-400 and 100 together are too bulky for all of my other bags. I'm going on a trip soon and am really excited about this purchase, but I want to make sure I get the right size the first time and I have no retailers near me to compare them in person.
Hi Jaclyn, I need to make the same decision now. I wonder what you chose in the end and how you feel about it? I shoot Sony A7, A9, 200-600, 70-200, 16-35, and bunch of other lenses. Thank you.
Do you need a table to use the swing around feature. VERY silly demonstration.
Is a 14" laptop to big? 12,65" x 8,22"x0,68"
Hard to find a good "small" backpack that supports 14" laptops that are very common today
Is it airlines' hand luggage connection friendly, meanwhile pass through on a luggage handle for easy move?
Sorry, there is not a luggage handle pass-through on the back.
Can I fit a Nikon D4s pro body with a 24-70? Or is it too big?
What’s the cord below the water bottle holder for ?
The elastic cord integrates with the MindShift Tripod Suspension Kit (www.mindshiftgear.com/products/tripod-suspension-kit). You'll that the tripod leg or legs slip through the chord while the suspension kit straps attach the harness system. Most MindShift backpacks have this feature and it enables you to move your tripod quickly between locations. You can see a photo of it on the Backlight 18 page in the image carousel. www.mindshiftgear.com/products/backlight-18l
what if there is no table to rest the backpack on when you're getting out gear
Noticed that too, but I can assure you the table is not needed!
Does it fit a camera with a grip???
Yes
Why Charcoal Black? :/ Make a Deep Black!
You guys should not being to sell stuff. I’ve been using think tank for years. But you two are mindless