Plus, photo gear can be accessed without fully removing the bag from your body.

There are also four colours available; Charcoal, Slate Black, Woodland Green and Montane Green.

There is also a tripod carrying system that packs away neatly on the front of the bag.

Mindshift Backlight 26L being worn

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This is a mid-sized backpack that meets airplane carry-on requirements, but it only weighs 3.9lbs / 1.8kg.

It’s incredibly comfortable to wear and the padded rear panel has an air channel and a lumbar support.

The manufacturer says that the bag can accommodate up to two mirrorless cameras, 5-7 lenses and a flashgun.

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Additional features include tough water-repellent material that I can tell you from experience will stand the test of time.

I own the Backlight 26L, but there’s also the smaller Backlight 16L and the larger Backlight 36L.

Should I buy the Mindshift Backlight 26L?

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Plus, it’s useful for city shooting where the rear entry provides security.

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Mindshift Backlight 26L on a bench

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Mindshift Backlight 26L padded rear panel

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Mindshift Backlight 26L top pocket

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Mindshift Backlight 26L compression strap

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Mindshift Backlight 26L side pocket

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Mindshift Backlight 26L camera section

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Mindshift Backlight 26L rear panel internal pockets

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Mindshift Backlight 26L front pocket with laptop and tablet compartments

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Mindshift Backlight 26L zip close-up

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Mindshift Backlight 26L with a tripod attached