Features
- Updated design tailored for travel or landscape photographers
- Versatile and multiuse backpack for various creative pursuits and outdoor activities
- Dual-access document pocket for easy interior and exterior access to maps, notebooks, etc.
- Hidden and secure interior pocket ideal for passports and important documents
- Exterior side pockets for water bottles, tripods, or other outdoor equipment
- Fast access pockets on each shoulder strap for commonly used items
- Expandable left-side sleeve for snacks, water bottles, sunscreen, and two-way radios
- Right-side zippered phone pocket for quick access
- Padded sleeve in the rear pocket to hold a 16" laptop
- Multiple webbing strips for attaching lavalier mics or products like the RODE Wireless Go
- 12 exterior attachment points for securing tripods, skis, ice axes, or a snowboard
- Large front panel pocket for oversized items like a jacket, padded laptop case, or avalanche safety equipment
- Quick-access sleeves to hold square and round filters up to 100mm
- Hydration bladder sleeve with 3L capacity, located in the front panel
- Dedicated routing for hydration hose through the exterior rear panel and shoulder straps
- Optional Shimoda Designs Core Units for reconfiguring the pack to fit camera, video, audio, or digital media equipment
Medium Core Unit
- Designed to hold and protect photo gear with fast access within the backpack
- Shorter depth allows for efficient packing and a lower profile in your bag
- Vertical orientation integrates with the side access of the Explore v2 30 backpack
- Accommodates mirrorless or non-gripped DSLR cameras up to 4.7" (12cm) tall with lenses as long as a 70-200mm f/2.8
- Suitable for cameras like the Fuji X-T4 and Sony a7 series, with the ability to accommodate a Canon 5D or similar-sized camera
- EVA foam-laminated dividers for equipment protection and prevention of knocking together
- Interior features a bright-yet-subtle blue colour for easy item identification
Manufacturing Details
- Side opening for quick under-the-arm access without removing the pack
- Anti-theft rear opening for wide and unobstructed access to your gear in less time-sensitive shooting situations
- Lightweight and wear-resistant ripstop nylon shell with high water- and wear-resistant Carbonate Ether polyurethane coating
- Lockable water-resistant splashguard YKK zippers for added security and protection
- Free-standing padded base with ventilation holes to limit condensation buildup
- Lightweight rain cover for extra protection in wet conditions, stows in its own pouch for easy storage
Carrying and Wearing Options
- Convenient side handle for carrying like a conventional bag at checkpoints, on planes, or as a luggage handle trolley strap
- Top and base handles for easy and safe picking up of the pack
- Padded shoulder straps with adjustable fit for comfortable carrying
- Removable EVA foam padded waist belt for weight transfer to the hips, with mesh sleeve and gear loop
- Adjustable sternum strap to prevent unintentional shifting
- Improved Aired-Out Harness System with perforated mesh and EVA foam cushioning for comfort and cooling on your torso
- Weight-distributing shoulder strap shape to support the load and distribute weight across the chest area
- Fully customizable with three torso height options for a perfect fit for everyone
The Shimoda Explore V2 30 Starter Kit offers an all-in-one adventure and photo pack, combining the benefits of a multi-use backpack with the convenience of securely carrying and accessing photo gear. Explore confidently, knowing your equipment is safe and readily available, no matter the creative endeavour or outdoor pursuit.
Specifications
- Outer Dimensions - 17cm x 30cm x 51cm
- Inner Dimensions - 16cm x 29cm x 20cm
- Product Weight - 2.4kg
What's Included
1x Action X30 Backpack
1x Medium Mirrorless Core Unit v2
1x Helmet Holder
1x Rain Cover