Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L

What I want is a comfortable way to carry my gear and still have that quick access, and this backlight 26l gives you just that, first off, it's an ext...

These pockets here are actually a little bit on tight and it's mostly because the back of this bag is really quite stiff and that will stop it from ki...

My bottom line is that the backlight is a fabulous pack versatile for many different uses, and it's easy to overcome. The couple features that might b...

Not only until I say it's one of the ultimate carry backpacks for photographers in the ultimate travel bag as well, let's go into this compartment. th...

And the hip belt and comfy straps are well worth it! If the 18L isn't big enough, there is also a 26L version that is well-reviewed.

Oh, I so wanted to love this backpack. For me, like many people, this is the bag we've been waiting for. However, there is a fatal flaw in it for me. "No load lifters on the shoulder stapes." This means you can only carry it with 60% or more of the weight on the shoulders. If they get tired and you ...

Name: MindShift Gear Backlight 26L. Budget: Retail around $250. Use: Carrying a decent amount of photo gear and some essentials for a day hike. Pros: Extremely comfortable to hike in and use for landscape or wildlife photography.

Gave it 4 stars because only now set to travel with this. Still believe, however, that this will do the trick for camera gear and stuff you would need to carry to get you through a flight without carrying 2 separate pieces. Fairly rugged and light weight. Love the deep side pockets. When stuffed ful...

Lastly, if you did want to get a backpack, I personally use the Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L, and would highly recommend it. The most critical thing that I wanted when I searched for a camera backpack was that it would [fit my D500 with the 200-500mm mounted AND with the lens hood mounted](https://i.imgur.com/2svxrIu.jpg), so that the camera is 100% ready to go as soon as I pull it out of the bag.

absolutely amazing bag.. strong.. fits in planes easily.. and carries all you could want from a mid-size to large camera bag. The attention to detail on the zipper loops (making them easy to open) and the just overall polish of the bag is great. It isnt cheap.. but is fair. I've taken mine on 4 trip...