The BackLight® 18L, with a rear-panel compartment for photo gear, allows you to access your gear without taking off the backpack.
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Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
BackLight® 18L
Available in Charcoal and Woodland Green
Back-panel access to your camera gear without taking the bag off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy
Adjustable neck strap keeps the back panel against your chest providing unencumbered access to your gear
Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.
Dedicated compartments fit up to a 13” laptop and full size tablet
Adjustable dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items
Nikon Z6+70-200 f/2.8, Z6+100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 35mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8
Nikon Z6+24-70mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 20mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8
Sony A1+70-200mm f/1.4. 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.4
Sony A1+70-200mm f/2.8, A1+24-70mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4
Canon R5+24-70mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Canon R5+70-200mm f/2.8, 15-35mm f/2.8, R5+24-70mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.2, 35mm f/1.8
Two-body Sony full frame mirroless kit with 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8 macro, and two bodies
Sony A7 with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, Sony A7 with 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 attached, 16–35mm f/2.8, 24–70mm f/2.8
Nikon D750 with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, Nikon D750 with 85mm f/1.8 attached, 105mm f/2.8 macro, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 50mm f/1.4, SpeedLight SB-900
Nikon D750 with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, Nikon D750 with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, 14–24mm f/ 2.8, 85mm f/1.8
Canon 5D with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, Canon 6D with 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, 16–35mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
Compatible with our Tripod Suspension Kit
Trekking pole attachement
Highest quality YKK zippers, 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon for long lasting durability and strength
Two 32 oz large water bottle pockets with cinch cord
Quick fit waist belt adjustment for rapid and convenient fitting
Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers
Daypack capacity! Front pockets carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a light jacket, food, etc.
Ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or chilled fingers
Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
Straps and waist belt shown in travel configuration
Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
Seam-sealed rain cover included
BackLight® 18L Photography Backpack Honored as one of Professional Photographer Magazine’s 2018 Hot Ones
Top zippered pocket fits smaller accessories
Padded waist belt for all day comfort with webbing rail for attaching MindShift accessories
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BackLight® 18L

SKU: 520355

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The BackLight® 18L, with a rear-panel compartment for photo gear, allows you to access your gear without taking off the backpack.

You can change lenses or just snap a quick photo simply by rotating the bag to the front of your body while the waist belt is still secured.

KEY FEATURES

  • Back-panel access to your camera gear without taking the bag off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy
  • Dedicated compartments fit up to a 13” laptop and full size tablet
  • Daypack capacity! Front pockets totaling 5L carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a light jacket, food, etc.

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  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES

      Rear-panel access also adds security when traveling since your camera gear is protected behind your back.<ul>
      <li>Meets most international and US carry-on requirements*</li>
      <li>Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity</li>
      <li>Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side</li>
      <li>Comfortable padded waist belt for all day comfort on the trail with webbing rail for modular pouches or accessories</li>
      <li>Flap-keeper neck strap allows you to work out of the bag, unencumbered</li>
      <li>Two large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit a 32oz Nalgene</li>
      <li>Side compression straps with locking SR buckles for additional lash points</li>
      <li>Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort</li>
      <li>Ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or frozen fingers</li>
      <li>Highest quality YKK zippers, 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon for long lasting durability and strength</li>
      <li>Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers</li>
      <li>Adjustable dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items</li>
      <li>Top zippered pocket for quick access essentials</li>
      <li>Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.</li>
      <li>Seam-sealed rain cover included</li>
      <li>Compatible with the Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest, Filter Hive and Switch Case</li>
      </ul>
      <p><em>*Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements</em></p>

  • MATERIALS

      <strong>Exterior:</strong><br> For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent 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.<br><br><strong>Interior:</strong><br> 210D silver-toned nylon lining, hexa-mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

  • INSTRUCTIONS

      <a href="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0532/0233/files/BACKLIGHT_26L_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?12031418729020575609" target="_blank">View the PDF</a>

  • RETURN POLICY

      If you are not completely satisfied with our product, you can return it unused within 30-days for a full refund less shipping costs. Refunds will not be issued until the product is received and inspected to insure that it contains all the parts and is clean and unused. Note that we do not pay for shipping to have you return it to us.

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  • WARRANTY

      At Think Tank, we build our products for the daily impacts of travel and demands of working professionals over extended periods of time. We build many of our products with user replaceable parts to keep your bag going for years.

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • <strong>Exterior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    10.6&rdquo; W x 18.5&rdquo; H x 7.1&rdquo; D (27 x 47 x 18 cm)<br><br><strong>Interior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    9.4&rdquo; W x 16.7&rdquo; H x 5.5&rdquo; D (24 x 42.5 x 14 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Laptop:</strong><br>
    8.9&rdquo; W x 13.8&rdquo; H x 0.8&rdquo;D (22.5 x 35 x 2.1 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Tablet:</strong><br>
    8.7&rdquo; W x 10.2&rdquo; H x 0.6&rdquo; D (22 x 26 x 1.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Weight:</strong><br>
    3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)<br><br>
    <strong>Volume:</strong><br>
    18 Liters

WHAT FITS IN THIS BAG?

<ul> <li>Holds 2 standard-sized camera bodies with lenses attached and 1–3 standard zoom lenses</li> <li>Fits up to a 13&rdquo; laptop and a 10&rdquo; tablet</li> <li>Fits personal gear in the 5L front compartments</li> <li>Maximum lens size: 300mm f/2.8 or 150–600mm f/5–6.3 attached to a body</li> </ul>

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08/18/2023
Serkan
Turkey Turkey

Best ever…

I have my Canon gear and fits cool. I feel so comfortable on my back.

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07/31/2023
Zachary C.
United States United States

BackLight 18L Review

I bought this because I went to Iceland and wanted something to protect my camera while having some flexibility with other items as well. It also needed to fit IcelandAirs strict restrictions on carry-on under the seat items. It fit perfectly under the seat in front of me and honestly was just really cool. I used the waist-strap to take out or put away my camera everytime while hiking which to be honest I thought was a gimmick at first but was super helpful. It ended up being one of my favorite features lol, not needing to set the bag down to open it. Really happy with it, I am still new to photography but as I accumulate more equipment I will definitely go here for a bigger bag. It fit everything too, i even put shot glass souvenirs where i had space so they wouldn’t break lol. Solid backpack!

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07/27/2023
Matthew B.
United States United States

Fantastic bag!

I love this bag. It is really well made and designed, and clearly well thought out in terms of features. It's very versatile, and carries a lot.

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07/21/2023
Cindi C.
United States United States

Perfect for my trip to Iceland

Step 1 -- book a trip to Iceland. Step 2 -- get a camera backpack that didn't exceed Icelandair's strict carry-on allowance. For the flight I packed my compact camera, GoPro, iPad, chargers and accessories like memory cards in a Secure Pixel Pocket Rocket , Platypod and ball head, notebook and pens, a few microfiber towels, sunscreen, rain pants and hat, gloves, food, wallet, sunglasses, water bottle and probably other things that I don't recall right now. Once there, I just carried what was needed each day. There was plenty of room without making the cameras hard to grab quickly. It was easy to manage on a cramped tour van. It stood up to the elements experienced in early June. Thanks for including the rain cover and plenty of dividers.

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07/19/2023
Nazaire T.
United States United States

Backlight 18L

It’s not that comfortable on my back, I’m thinking I should have maybe gone bigger. Like the looks, nice material

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