The BackLight® 18L, with a rear-panel compartment for photo gear, allows you to access your gear without taking off the backpack.

You can change lenses or just snap a quick photo simply by rotating the bag to the front of your body while the waist belt is still secured.

KEY FEATURES

• Back-panel access to your camera gear without taking the bag off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy
• Dedicated compartments fit up to a 13” laptop and full size tablet
• Daypack capacity! Front pockets totaling 5L carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a light jacket, food, etc.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Rear-panel access also adds security when traveling since your camera gear is protected behind your back.

• Meets most international and US carry-on requirements*
• Daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
• Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
• Comfortable padded waist belt for all day comfort on the trail with webbing rail for modular pouches or accessories
• Flap-keeper neck strap allows you to work out of the bag, unencumbered
• Two large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit a 32oz Nalgene
• Side compression straps with locking SR buckles for additional lash points
• Air channel and lumbar support on rear-panel for all-day comfort
• Ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or frozen fingers
• Highest quality YKK zippers, 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon for long lasting durability and strength
• Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers
• Adjustable dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items
• Top zippered pocket for quick access essentials
• Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.
• Seam-sealed rain cover included
• Compatible with the Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest, Filter Hive and Switch Case

*Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements

MATERIALS

Exterior:
For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It also has highest-quality abrasion-resistant YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 320G UltraStretch mesh, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior:
210D silver-toned nylon lining, hexa-mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.