Shimoda has launched three new light-weight digicam backpacks. The lightest within the trio is the Aspect Lite bag. Weighing simply 1.1kg, it is over 0.9kg lighter than Shimoda’s equal Discover/Motion X baggage and is the lightest backpack the model has ever produced. Designed primarily for sports activities or expedition photographers who need most mobility with out compromising on gear safety, Aspect Lite options facet digicam entry, a roll-top expandable higher opening, together with tripod, cellphone and water bottle pockets.
The outside is woven from a recycled sturdy nylon materials, and a separate rain cowl is included to guard towards heavier downpours. The bag’s shoulder straps are suitable with digicam clips, whereas a removable waist strap provides consolation when carrying heavier hundreds.
Nevertheless, all Aspect collection baggage are simply empty backpacks as customary: they have to be paired with certainly one of Shimoda’s digicam inserts – branded Prime Loader – earlier than they can be utilized for transporting digicam gear. Small or Medium Prime Loader inserts can match contained in the Aspect Lite, with the latter obtainable as a bundle deal which brings the whole mixed bag+insert weight to 1.61kg.
Aspect Avenue
Aspect Avenue is meant for city images, the place retaining a low profile is paramount. It sports activities discreet styling to keep away from attracting undesirable consideration – select from anthracite or tan colorways. Just like the Aspect Lite backpack, you get roll-top higher bag entry that may be expanded or cinched down relying on how a lot you are carrying, and there are opening facet panels for on-the-go digicam entry. Two bag sizes can be found: 22L and 28L. The 22L is suitable with Shimoda’s Small and Medium Prime Loader digicam inserts, whereas the 28L also can home the Massive insert.
Sidecountry
Lastly, there’s the Sidecountry backpack. Although nonetheless constructed with an emphasis on lightness, Sidecountry is constructed to outlive excessive hikes and climbs. 28L and 32L sizes can be found, with each being suitable with all three sizes of Shimoda’s Prime Loader digicam inserts.
The Aspect Lite and Sidecountry baggage are additionally obtainable with female-specific shoulder straps, making certain optimum consolation and cargo distribution.
All Aspect collection baggage are that can be purchased now. The Aspect Lite begins at $240/£209, the Aspect Avenue is priced from $270/£269 together with a Prime Loader digicam insert, whereas the Sidecountry begins at $300/£289.