Mindshift makes excellent outdoor camera bags, and whether you need a versatile backpack or a durable and weatherproof shoulder bag, they have you (and of course your gear) covered. The newly announced Exposure shoulder bags and Backlight 18L backpack promise to be just as excellent as the rest of their products.
Exposure shoulder bags
First of all we have the Exposure shoulder bag, which comes in size variants to fit 13 and 15 inch laptops. It’s good for more than laptops - both bag sizes are big enough to fit a large camera and several lenses with accessories. It also has waterproof zippered pocket to fit a large phone or a small tablet. The really big deal with this bag though, is how rugged it is. The construction of the Exposure consists of sailcloth, DWR fabric, and a Tarpaulin bottom. If this wasn’t enough it comes with a waterproof rain cover for an extra layer of protection. It's available in black and Solar Flair colors - I prefer the black color, which looks great and professional. Best of all the design is subtle, and could pass for a plain messenger bag. When carrying around expensive gear this variety of camouflage is a highly desirable quality.
I'll be beginning my testing and review of the Exposure later this week, and will be posting an unboxing and first impressions video and article about it this Friday.
Backlight 18L
The Backlight 18L is an addition to an existing line of backpacks. It’s smaller than other Backlight packs, which makes it an attractive option for more lightweight expeditions. It’s still large enough to hold two DSLRs with lenses attached and several extra lenses, as well as a 13” laptop and a tablet. It has enough extra space for all the accessories and hiking gear you need to carry, and includes a rain cover.
The exposure is available for $169.99, and if you order through this link you get free shipping and free gear: https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/exposure-15?rfsn=1063802.0673bc
The same goes for the Backlight 18L, which is available for $199.99: https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/backlight-18l?rfsn=1063802.0673bc
