This backpack offers versatility with its modular camera inserts, allowing users to adapt to various shooting scenarios. Side access ensures quick and lightweight gear retrieval. The removable laptop sleeve reduces weight while providing protection when needed. Comfort is enhanced by padded capture straps with convenient pockets. The backpack is environmentally friendly, featuring a recycled, water-repellent fabric and includes a rain cover for added protection.
Features
Modular Top Loader Camera Inserts (SOLD SEPARATELY): All Side Series backpacks use our Shimoda Top Loader camera insert system. Top Loaders come in 3 sizes (S, M, L) and can be used inside a backpack as the camera insert or on their own as a Sling/Shoulder Bag, and can also be used with the backpack’s waist belt as a Hip Pack. Side Series packs can be easily adapted to different shooting scenarios with one modular system.
Side Access
Side Series backpacks have exclusively side camera access. The side-port allows access to any Shimoda Top Loader insert size (small, medium, or large). Side-only access allows the backpack to be much lighter weight, while also providing quick-access to the gear.
Removable 16-inch Padded Laptop Sleeve
To allow the pack weight to be even lighter, the padded sleeve (fits up to 16-inch laptop) is removable. Sidecountry is a stripped-down, lightweight mountain backpack. The removable sleeve ensures the pack is not carrying extra weight and bulk in the mountains, but can still protect a laptop when necessary.
Shimoda's Signature Capture Straps
Compatible will all brands of camera clips, with the added comfort of padding behind the clip.
Straps feature a zippered phone pocket that fits an iPhone Max, plus an expandable accessory pocket for gadgets that can also hold a water bottle.
They include hidden routing for a 2-way radio speaker/mic which you can also use for a water bladder hose.
Lightweight Water-Repellant Recycled Shell, Plus Rain Cover Included
In addition to including a removable rain cover for the heaviest wet weather days, the Side Series uses Cordura re/cor RN66 fabric: a durable, lightweight nylon made from reclaimed pre-consumer waste materials that have been recycled into high quality yarns. The manufacturing process creates 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, uses 82% less energy and 57% less water than comparable nylon textiles.
Specifications
Carry/Transport Options
Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Waist Belt
Type of Closure
Rolltop
Zipper
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Single Compartment
Fits 16" Laptop
Features
Bottle Pocket
Yes
Hydration Bladder Compatible
Yes (Included)
RFID-Blocking Pockets
No
Stand/Tripod Holder
Yes
Side Access
Yes
General
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Maximum Volume
7.4 gal / 28 L
Padded Interior
Yes
Materials
Exterior
Nylon
Dimensions
Exterior
18.9 x 10.6 x 6.7" / 48 x 26.9 x 17 cm
Interior
18.5 x 10.2 x 6.3" / 47 x 25.9 x 16 cm
Accessory Pocket
14.2 x 10.2 x 0.6" / 36.1 x 25.9 x 1.5 cm (Laptop Sleeve)