Mindshift Backlight 26L Photo Daypack tested

With the BackLight 26L Photo Daypack from MindShift Gear (Price: 280 Euro), outdoor photographers can transport a comprehensive equipment conveniently and safely. A special turning function enables quick access to the equipment without having to lay down the rucksack. The robust zip fasteners can be opened without any problems thanks to the large loops.


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The spacious main compartment can be accessed from the back - even with a rain hood. You just need to strip the shoulder straps and turn the BackLight over the hip belt forward and tilt the body slightly away, so the backpack does not have to come into contact with the ground. When keeping the lid open, an extra neck strap can be used.


Conclusion


In the 13 spacious interior compartments you place a standard DSLR and four to six lenses or two large mirrorless system cameras with five to seven changing optics plus one flash each. The upholstery on the outside and the vertically running internal dividers are fine, but the cross-dividers could be a bit thicker to our taste.


Flat documents, filters, cables or rechargeable batteries can be safely stored, but here somewhat difficult or difficult to grasp, in two larger netting pockets in the inside of the lid. Memory cards, compass, GPS tracker or even a first-aid kit are stowed in the zipper outer pocket on the top. On the front, the BackLight has two separate compartments to offer plenty of personal accessories: a large compartment with a 15-inch laptop, tablet, pen and smartphone Code>

Personal items like hat, glove and headlamp fit into the compartment in front of it. In addition, there are two side pockets secured with drawstring and thus the possibility of transporting several tripods, ice ax or walking stick together with drinking bottle: either rearward with safety belt or alternatively in the side pockets, and then under the loose enclosed rain cover

The BackLight is completely watertight, and there are no feet in the floor area. For this, it is provided with a water-repellent DWR on the outside and a water-resistant PU coating on the underside, which prevents dirt and moisture. The ergonomic fit of the shoulder straps and the extra-wide waist strap ensure a comfortable fit and the breathable carrying system with an adjustable chest strap is comfortable

The BackLight 26L Photo Daypack by MindShift Gear is a brisk outdoor backpack for the medium-sized DSLR equipment with good dirt and wetness protection. It is ergonomic and offers comfortable carrying comfort as well as additional space for laptop, tablet, clothes and bicycle lamp. It is worth mentioning its expansion possibilities, but there is a slight drawback for the slightly thin padding of the inner compartment.