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MindShift FirstLight 30L Backpack for DSLR Camera, Lenses, Flashes, 15" Laptop and 12" Tablet

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Key Features

Adjustable torso length fits small to large body types

Adjustable Torso Length

The torso harness adjusts in length to fit a wide variety of body types.

Robust, comfortable, and contoured harness system with 11 adjustment points

Maximum Comfort Harness

A robust, comfortable, and contoured harness system with 11 adjustment points and an oversized waist belt for long days on the trail.

Sized for domestic or international travel*

Sized for US Domestic or International Travel*

Leave travel anxiety behind at the gate. All FirstLight backpacks are sized for US domestic and international carry-on.

*Check with your airline for their current carry-on requirements

Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side

Tripod, Monopod and Trekking Poles Carry

Carry a tripod, monopod and trekking poles with the three attachment points on the front and both sides of the pack.

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Customers find the backpack well-made and comfortable to wear. It has ample storage space with padded sections and side pockets for water bottles or quick access items like phones. The straps are adjustable for a good fit. Customers appreciate the effective protection for their gear with the belt strap providing good retention and security. Overall, customers find the backpack a great option for carrying their camera equipment.

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8 customers mention "Build quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's quality construction, ample storage options, and thoughtful design. They find it well-made, comfortable to wear, and effective for carrying cameras.

"...FirstLight 30L Backpack is a very well thought-out and beautifully made photo backpack which holds my mirrorless body and multiple lenses, including..." Read more

"...The backpack is built well and holds a lot...." Read more

"Quality bag, lots of storage options with additional padded sections to reconfigure your camera gear layout...." Read more

"...It is well made, well thought out and extremely comfortable to wear. I give this my highest recommendation!" Read more

5 customers mention "Storage capacity"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's ample storage options with padded sections. They find it lightweight and spacious enough to fit their gear, including lenses and accessories. The side pockets are convenient for carrying water bottles or quick-access items like phones.

"...The backpack has fully adjustable straps for comfort, storage places for lots of doodads, and a rain cover, yet it is small enough to be carried..." Read more

"...The side pockets are good for a water bottle or things you need quick access to like a phone...." Read more

"...Plenty of extra pockets for extra storage of as cards, batteries, etc. I am looking forward to hitting up some CarShowz with this bag!" Read more

"...Fits my Nikon D810 and the Holy Trinity of Lenses, plus additional room for accessories, etc." Read more

4 customers mention "Comfort"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the backpack. It has fully adjustable straps for comfort, and storage places for various items.

"...The backpack has fully adjustable straps for comfort, storage places for lots of doodads, and a rain cover, yet it is small enough to be carried..." Read more

"...The shoulder straps were comfortable but could be padded more and with better foam...." Read more

"...AND it's COMFORTABLE unlike the HEX and Lowe Pro. Look up this backpack on YouTube for other peoples video reviews...." Read more

"...It is well made, well thought out and extremely comfortable to wear. I give this my highest recommendation!" Read more

4 customers mention "Protection"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's protection for their gear. They mention the belt strap provides good retention and security, and it's a nice, rugged backpack.

"...elastic draw cord and a clickable belt strap to provide good retention and security...." Read more

"...MINDSHIFT FIRST LIGHT backpack is the perfect set up with great protection for your gear (not hardshell but just as good in my opinion), and..." Read more

"Tried a few others, and wound up keeping this one. Protects my gear, and easy access to everything." Read more

"Nice rugged backpack..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Thomas W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent camera backpack.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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    The MindShift FirstLight 30L Backpack is a very well thought-out and beautifully made photo backpack which holds my mirrorless body and multiple lenses, including a large 600 mm lens. The padded partitions within are fully adjustable and stay firmly in place. The pack has ample space for other things needed for traveling, including batteries, charger, cables, binoculars and my computer. The backpack has fully adjustable straps for comfort, storage places for lots of doodads, and a rain cover, yet it is small enough to be carried onto commercial air flights. It's a winner.
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  • Todd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but has some room for improvement
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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    I bought this bag to make carrying a large amount of equipment more streamlined. I previously had been using shoulder and messenger bags but found that I often needed to travel with a wide assortment of gear beyond what comfortably could be carried over long distances in one of those. The backpack is built well and holds a lot. I easily fit a 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, 200-500 mounted, 50, 1.4x TC, 2x TC, light meter, flash, pocket wizard pair, cables, filters, etc.. you get the picture. The bag made carrying this pretty easy for hours at a time when properly adjusted to let the weight partially rest on my hips. The shoulder straps were comfortable but could be padded more and with better foam. The laptop compartment is nearly useless if you put anything in the inside zippered mesh pockets. I could barely get my iPad Pro 9.7 in an Otterbox case to fit with only a few things stored internally. The reservoir pocket on the side is handy for carrying a few other small items like phone or extra battery pack if not using it for water and it does not conflict internally. The side pockets are good for a water bottle or things you need quick access to like a phone. They have a good elastic draw cord and a clickable belt strap to provide good retention and security. When comparing against other options currently available I thought it was one of the best. With a few minor refinements it could be much better. Access to equipment requires removing the bag. Tripod carry options work well with my larger tripod. All together I like the bag. I should add that the 30l size of this bag fits well in overhead compartments on airplanes. The rain cover doubles as a ground cloth to keep either you or the bag clean/dry.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • TransonicGenie6
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most efficient and effective camera backpack ever made.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    I started out with high sierra backpacks. Then I moved to a $200 HEX bag.
    I use Canon 5D Mk IV and usually carry 2-4 prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 100mm, sometimes a 17-50 Sigma for 4K video).
    All are fairly heavy lenses. I also have 70-200mm lens which if you've ever held before you know's it's a brick.
    The fancy HEX bag straps started to wear out. I paid a leather tailer to reinforce them.
    For a while I was thinking about the turtle shell Lowe Pro tactical bag.
    But even that bag is not built for comfort.
    The MINDSHIFT FIRST LIGHT backpack is the perfect set up with great protection for your gear (not hardshell but just as good in my opinion), and organization so the weight is on your hips and not on your shoulders. AND it's COMFORTABLE unlike the HEX and Lowe Pro.
    Look up this backpack on YouTube for other peoples video reviews.
    If you use heavy DSLR's and lenses plus a Mac Book Pro like I do, you will not regret getting this backpack.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Jeff C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Construction perfect solution for a lot of gear.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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    Quality bag, lots of storage options with additional padded sections to reconfigure your camera gear layout. I was skeptical at first and was a bit hesitant on pulling the trigger on the purchase because of the price however, I am not disappointed. Plenty of room for both of my Canon camera bodies, a couple of lenses in addition to my telephoto lens. Plenty of extra pockets for extra storage of as cards, batteries, etc. I am looking forward to hitting up some CarShowz with this bag!
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  • Joe S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great bag
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
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    Tried a few others, and wound up keeping this one.
    Protects my gear, and easy access to everything.
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  • whitebar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Camera Backpack I've Found!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
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    I have owned several camera packs over the years and this is by far the best one. It is well made, well thought out and extremely comfortable to wear. I give this my highest recommendation!
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  • Ed Sanford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice rugged backpack
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    I purchased this bag in anticipation of using it on trips to Acadia park and the Patagonia. It served me extremely well. As an outdoor photographer, I have a lot of gear including 2 bodies 4 lenses including a 100 - 400 zoom as well as batteries, chargers, filters and extra cards. This bag did the trick. On regional jets it is allowed under the seat and on full size planes it fits in the overhead. My only missgiving is that when full, it is difficult to get a laptop in and out of the bag. I got it wet in the Patagonia and didn't have time to fool with the rain cover. My equipment stayed nice and dry. The bag dried out as well with no water stains.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • MJA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well made! Fits my Nikon D810 and the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017
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    Very well made! Fits my Nikon D810 and the Holy Trinity of Lenses, plus additional room for accessories, etc.
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  • Willem van der Pijl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a bag for my FE 200-600 lens
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 5, 2024
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    The bag is sturdy, flexible with plenty of room. I can take my 200-600 lens with me without worry
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  • Hooligan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifica
    Reviewed in Spain on December 12, 2022
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    Es impresionante como elabora esta marca sus mochilas. Posiblemente la mejor opción del mercado. Diría que son caras, pero en realidad no es así. Son costosas, que no es lo mismo.
    Lo único de lo que hay que preocuparse es de elegir el tamaño adecuado para el equipo que uno pretenda acarrear.
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