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MindShift Backlight 26L Charcoal The BackLight 26L Photo Daypack has a rear-panel compartment enabling you to rapidly access your photo gear without taking off the backpack. You can change lenses or just snap a quick photo by simply by spinning the bag to the front of your body while the waist belt... read more

MindShift Backlight 26L Charcoal

The BackLight 26L Photo Daypack has a rear-panel compartment enabling you to rapidly access your photo gear without taking off the backpack. You can change lenses or just snap a quick photo by simply by spinning the bag to the front of your body while the waist belt is still secured.

Rear-panel access also adds security when travelling since your camera gear is protected behind your back. This back loading backpack is ideal for carrying heavy gear for long distances and rear access reduces the contact with wet and dirt on back panel and shoulder harness when opening on the ground.

The BackLight 26L has 26 litres total carry capacity with 9 litres of daypack space for personal gear, including separate dedicated compartments for a 10" tablet and 15" laptop.

  • Back-panel opening provides access to all of your camera gear without taking the bag off and allows you to work out of your bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy
  • Dedicated compartments fit up to a 15” laptop and full size tablet
  • Total carry capacity of 26 litres
  • Daypack carry capacity in front pockets totals 9 litres - for personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a light jacket, food, etc
  • Meets most International and US carry-on requirements (please check specifications with your airline)
  • Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
  • Includes: tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
  • Padded waist belt for all day comfort on the trail with webbing rail for attachment of additional MindShift accessories
  • Quick fit waist belt adjustment for rapid and convenient fitting
  • Adjustable neck strap keeps the back panel against your chest providing unencumbered access to your gear
  • Integrated insert with customizable dividers allows you to maximize the space for photo gear, personal gear, or a combination of the two 2 large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit a 32oz Nalgene
  • Side compression straps with locking SR buckles for additional lash points
  • Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
  • Ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or chilled fingers
  • Highest quality YKK RC Fuse zippers, 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon for long lasting durability and strength
  • Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers
  • Top zippered pocket for quick access to essentials
  • Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.
  • Includes: Seam-sealed rain cover, folds flat for use as a ground cover

GEAR PROFILE:

Holds 1 standard-size DSLR + 4-6 standard zoom lenses + flash

Holds 2 large mirrorless DSLRs + 5-7 lenses + flash

Fits up to a 15” laptop + full size tablet

Fits personal gear in the 9L front compartments

Maximum lens size: 200-400mm f4 detached from body

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MPN: 520360

Barcode: 819865013601

MindShift Gear Backlight 26L Backpack, Charcoal Specification

  • External dimensions: 29W x 51.5H x 20D cm
  • Internal dimensions: 26W x 49H x 15D cm
  • Laptop pocket: 25.5W x 38.8H x 2.5D cm
  • Tablet pocket: 23.5W x 26H x 1.5D cm
  • Weight: 1.8 kg
  • Total volume: 26 Litres

MATERIALS:

Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It also has highest-quality abrasion-resistant YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 320G UltraStretch mesh, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon lining, hexa-mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread

NOTE: We highly recommend you check with your airline the legal carry-on allowance for both weight and size are prior to travel. Carry-on size and weight restrictions vary with different airlines and at different airports nationally and internationally.

MPN: 520360

Barcode: 819865013601

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Customer Reviews

By MichaelValentine on 30th July 2024
"The Backlight range of camera backpacks, are, in my opinion, almost perfect. – Having previously purchased a Backlight 36litre from Castle Cameras, and now needing a smaller pack for shorter duration, more project specific trips, I didn’t think twice about purchasing the Backlight 26litre. – Needless to say, and based upon my previous experience with them, I went straight to Castle Cameras. – They had the item in stock, at the best price I could find, and it was delivered (free of charge) within 24hrs! The Backlight range has everything a photographer needs from a backpack. Superb build quality, top quality materials, plenty of dividers provided (several more than actually needed in my case), reverse entry to the main equipment compartment for better security of camera equipment when being carried - and prevention of getting dirt on your clothing, very comfortable well padded waist belt & shoulder straps, rain cover supplied, top quality zips, etc. etc. The packs have in-built tripod "centre carry" carrying facility, or a tripod can easily be carried in the more usual way of using either of the two well-proportioned side pockets and upper side-straps. Like other models in the range, the 26litre has a voluminous zipped front pocket which will easily take a couple of outer rain wear garments etc.. That pocket has an internal divider for laptop or tablet, with several smaller pockets for such things as pens or any typically small non-bulky items. On the front of the large pocket, is a second, smaller, but still very usable and useful zipped storage pocket. If I had to quibble about anything at all relating to the Backlight range of packs, it would be the upper side-straps. They are intended to allow better access to the quite voluminous front pocket on the pack, whilst reducing the possibility of spilling any of its contents. However, they are also used when securing side carried tripods. They are attached in such a way that if access is needed to the large front pocket, they have to be unclipped, thus leaving a side-carried tripod temporarily solely reliant on the side pocket for its retention. – Not a deal breaker by any means. – I have never had my tripod fall out whilst accessing the large front pocket. – But it is something to be aware of, and I do think that the fixing points of those two side straps could have been better placed. – That minor quibble having been said, my two Backlight backpacks are by far the best camera gear backpacks I have ever owned. – And believe me, over the years I have owned quite a few!"
Star Rating 5
By Shaun on 31st January 2023
"Excellent product and delivered efficiently as expected."
Star Rating 5

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Product Summary

  • Back panel opening - Allows for quick and easy access when taking the backpack off is not an option.  
  • Spacious - With large amounts of padded storage, you can carry all your essential gear safely.  
  • Plethora of pockets - The Backlight's feature a wide array of extra pockets to store all your little accessories.  
  • Rain cover - A seam-sealed rain cover is also included.  
  • Tripod attachments - The front and side of the bag features mounting points to attach a tripod or monopod.  

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