Mindshift FIRSTLIGHT® 30L

So this was our look at the mindSHIFT First Light 30 litre version.

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 i...

Good backpack but just too darn heavy. By the time you add 5-10 pounds of equipment you are carrying up to 20 pounds! Moose Peterson used to make backpacks and they were designed for the photographer. Don’t understand why Mindshift /ThnkTank who took over manufacturing can’t go back to his original ...

For outdoor photographers and frequent plane travelers who prefer to keep their gear nearby in flight, it is not always easy to find the right travel bag. I recently had the chance to test out the FirstLight 30L by MindShift Gear, which can fulfill both tasks. MINDSHIFT_FIRSTLIGHT_30L_HERO_FRONT_NO_...

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...

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 t...

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 thing...

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, ...

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!

Very well made! Fits my Nikon D810 and the Holy Trinity of Lenses, plus additional room for accessories, etc.