Think Tank launches MindShift BackLight Elite 45L backpack for outdoor photographers

Think Tank Photo has launched the new MindShift BackLight Elite 45L backpack for outdoor photographers. As its name suggests, the new BackLight bag features a 45-liter capacity; there's space for both camera gear and a 17" laptop and 10" tablet. The backpack's exterior includes attachment points for additional gear, including axes, skis or a snowboard, tripod, and ropes.

The BackLight Elite 45L is constructed from 420D rip-stop nylon (external) and 200D polyester (internal), as well as high-performance Sailcloth, 350G and honeycomb airmesh, nylon webbing, YKK AquaGuard zippers, and more. Think Tank describes the backpack as 'storm-resistant.'

Features include an internal aluminum frame, lumbar padding, waist belt, foam ventilation ridges, and a quick-dry back panel. The BackLight Elite likewise sports a waterproof heavy-duty tarpaulin base, space for a hydration reservoir, back and top panel access, two water bottle pockets, and front pockets offering a total of 17 liters of space.

The company provides the following examples of possible gear packs that the backpack can accommodate:

• Nikon D3S attached to 70–200mm f/2.8, SB-910 Speedlight, 105mm f/2.8 Macro, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 50 f/1.4, Filter Nest Mini, 24–70mm f/2.8, 14–24mm f/2.8
• Canon 1DX attached to 70–200mm f/2.8, GoPro Hero 5, DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic Controller, 24–70mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, 90mm f/2.8 TS-E
• Sony A7R II attached to 24–70mm f/2.8 GM, GoPro Hero 5, DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic Controller, Filter Nest Mini, A7R II attached to 16–35mm f/4
• Holds a gripped Nikon DSLR and a 600mm f/4 FL ED VR 70–200mm f/2.8 GM, 90mm f/2.8 Macro
• Canon 1DX attached to 24–70mm f/2.8, GoPro Hero 5, 85mm f/1.8, 90mm f/2.8 TS-E, 1DX attached to 16–35mm f/2.8, 70–200mm f/2.8, 2x Teleconverter
• Nikon D3S attached to Sigma 150–600mm f/5-6.3 Sport, SB-910 Speedlight

The BackLight Elite 45L backpack is available from Think Tank Photo now for $399.99 USD.

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