MindShift PhotoCross 13 Weather-Resistant Sling Bag, Fits DSLR Camera, 2-4 Lenses Up to 70-200mm f/2.8, 13" Laptop, Carbon Gray

2025-06-09T20:00:00

I bought this bag for my recent trip to rainy Costa Rica. It was perfect! I managed to fit my Mac air and my Z9 with a smaller lens in this bag. Other times I hiked with my binoculars and additional gear. Best bag ever!!! Great for airport travel as well.

Dale W.

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2025-05-22T20:00:00

Love it! I had previously over the last decade or so purchased 2 different sized sling bags as I upgraded my camera and needed a larger bag. It was convenient but never a comfortable fit or shall we say awkward. Upgraded once again and I got the PhotoCross 13. What a difference to have a well designed bag that is what I needed all along 10 plus years later. Thank you! Well done Think Tank!

DONALD C.

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2025-05-19T20:00:00

This bag has all the tricks and room for plenty. My Z8 and Tamron 35 - 150 plus my 14 - 24 fits with ease! Add to that the straps to put on the tripod, or jacket or whatever?.. Thank you ThinkTank!

Russell R.

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2025-05-19T20:00:00

I've been looking for a sling backpack for quite some time. I travel for work 99.9% of the time. My 2020 Intel 13" Macbook Pro is very snug in the laptop sleeve. My iPad with modern trapper keeper fits in the main compartment very well. Lots of room to spare. The outermost compartment has lots of space as well. Convenient places for cables, wallet and passport. The only thing I wish it had was some kind of snap buckle on the main strap.

jonathan d.

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2025-04-11T18:23:09

A great sling pack just what I expected. I use it to carry my Nikon d7500, lenses, filters and water bottle for hiking around western MT

DAVID D.

2025-04-08T20:00:00

This sling type camera bag it is an ideal bag for easy acces to my camera plus enough room for my Nikon D750, my 24-70 lens and an additional wide angle. Also provides enough room for additional batteries and an ipad mini. Love it!

Richard W.

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2025-04-07T20:00:00

Have had this bag for a while, and it is one of the best bags I own for day hikes taking just the right amount of gear. The sling part of the bag works great. Think Tank's customer service is always very helpful. Thank you!

Craig W.

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2025-03-26T20:00:00

I thought the bag would be perfect for when I'm out on my bike but it just isn't. The bag is well made overall but there is not enough padding on the shoulder strap which makes it uncomfortable, my shoulder will start hurting after an hour or so. This is a major drawback. The bag feels more heavy when loaded than other bags with the same amount of gear. It will also slip constantly to the right when cycling, you have to use to included waist strap to (partially) avoid that which makes things less easy. I also find gear access not that practical because the main compartment opening is a bit short and I often struggle getting the camera out. Overall I was expecting much better for the price.

Damien

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2025-03-10T20:00:00

I got the larger-sized PhotoCross and didn't like this as much as I had hoped. So unfortunately I had to return it. Solid build that is equal to that of my BACKLIGHT ELITE 45L which I love. However, regular camera accessibility wasn't as handy as I had hoped, especially compared to a previous side-entry backpack I previously owned for a decade and was looking to replace. The sling style didn't seem as trustworthy as a two-shoulder backpack if taking it out on the slopes as depicted in its advertising. The waist clip seemed like it might help, but is pretty small and I didn't trust it. I will have to keep looking.

Mike J.

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2025-01-10T19:00:00

Got the photo cross last november and it is very well constructed with top material quality. The strap is wide and confortable. Accesability to equipment is fluid.

karla g.

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2024-12-27T19:00:00

It was a replacement for a damaged zipper - and I absolutely LOVE the bag...

Sue D.

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2024-12-22T19:00:00

the 13L has been my one and only bag since starting out in 2023. Absolutely love this bag! So incredibly handy for changing gear on the move and it swallows gear! I carry an R5 with the RF 100-400 mounted and it still has room for 2-3-4 other lenses, depending on sizes, on the ends of the main compartment. Lots of pockets for organizing supporting equipment. Love it so much that I recently added the 10L for my city / street photography with an R100 and the RF 24-105. Now I can have both setups ready to go depending on where I'm heading.

Joe C.

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2024-07-10T20:00:00

I got this for a road trip visiting National Parks thru out the Western USA. It was a perfect solution for day hikes and exploring with my gear.

Chris B.

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2024-07-08T20:00:00

Comfortable, protective, and easy to access camera. As always, the quality is outstanding.

Bob P.

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2024-07-04T20:00:00

I have tried so many backpacks and slings it's not even funny, and I have never been happy with any of them until this bag. I bought the Photocross 13 for a trip we were taking to Italy. This sling bag is the perfect size. It holds my mirrorless camera and an extra lens, 3 batteries, lens hoods, tripod and a cleaning kit with room to spare. I carried this thing all over Italy ( several days we walked up to 8 miles) and it was very comfortable. It rained a few days while we were there and I never used the rain cover. All my gear stayed dry. I have had this bag for almost 4 months now and it is as good as the day I bought it. Don't hesitate to order this bag, I don't think you will regret it.

William H.

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2024-06-06T20:00:00

I've now used my photocross 13 twice. I'm pleased I got the larger size. My thinking was if too large I can just pack less. But if I buy the smaller size I can't expand it if I decide it's too small. The 13 size is perfect for my Sony a7r3 with Tamron 28-70 zoom, plus Tamron 16-24 zoom, flash + transponder & filters.

Richard L.

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2024-05-21T20:00:00

I bought the PhotoCross 13 sling 5 years ago on Amazon. It pains me to write this, but I don't think I will be using my bag anymore. I want to write this review with my honest opinion and give others something to consider before making a purchase. If you are considering buying a sling camera backpack, I strongly encourage you to consider how much WEIGHT, not volume, you are putting into your bag. Unfortunately, this bag inevitably suffers from the same problems every other sling bag most likely has, everything you place in the bag is supported by your left shoulder. Yes, there is a waist strap, but that doesn't distribute the weight as evenly across your body as a double strap + chest crossover. I've used this bag extensively as my main camera storage bag. I've been hiking with this bag, used it as a travel bag, taken it on professional photo shoots, and more. When loaded up with gear this thing hurts! Example: once I went on a 3-hour hike and had it loaded up with about 10 lbs of camera gear, snacks, and water. My shoulder was completely numb after. This bag is honestly not meant to carry much weight and still be comfortable. I don't blame the manufacturers, it's just an unfortunate side effect of sling bags. Especially considering the fact that my camera without a lens weighs 2lbs by itself. Throw in a couple extra lenses, laptop, chargers, accessories, and before you know it the weight adds up quick. If you load up this bag, do yourself a favor and carry it by the handle. It can take it. If you want to wear it over the shoulder, then stick to a single camera & lens, maybe an additional light-weight lens, and a tablet when out and about. However, if you find yourself doing work that requires packing more gear like me, then do yourself a favor and get a ThinkTank backpack with 2 straps. Durability: 5/5 Held up extremely well over the last 5-years. Even comes with a storable rain cover to keep gear safe. Convenience: 5/5 Plenty of space thanks to removable Velcro partitions. Also fits my 14" MacBook Pro just fine. Easy to access camera gear. Comfort: 3/5 Hurts shoulder (will actually make it go numb) if you fill it up with gear. Also, if you put a tripod or even a 1L water bottle in the side pouch, the backpack tends to shift/sag from the extra weight and lack of cross-body support. However, I will give the bag a thumbs up for the adjustable straps to help distribute the weight even a little more effectively. Overall, it's a great backpack if you REALLY need a sling bag. Just make sure you don't need to carry a whole lot of gear - or make sure your gear is light weight.

Glenn

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2024-05-16T20:00:00

I adore this sling ? I can quickly grab my camera while hiking. Best part is how comfortable it is on my back - I have a scar and it doesn't bother it?yeah!

Kendia H.

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2024-05-04T20:00:00

The bag was used in carrying two cameras with lens while walking around the State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City for the Cherry Blossoms. It was perfect for getting in and out my gear and very comfortable. I will be taking it to Europe for a month while photographing seven countries.

Norman H.

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2024-04-21T20:00:00

No complaints at all, everything feels great. Can fit 2x 70-200 and another shorter lens mounted to your camera all at the same time. Easy to swing around to your front to open up and swap gear. Great handle placement. Overall very easy to use and can fit some good size gear.

Samuel W.

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2024-03-21T20:00:00

While I use the photocross 13 everywhere, it's become my go-to travel bag for regional or international travel. Once I take out all the internal dividers it is just long enough to hold my Nikon Z8 and 400mm f4.5 with 1.4xTC. I usually have the lens hood reversed on the lens itself, but there's actually room in the main compartment to hold it separately. I love all the pockets for my tablet, extra batteries & memory cards, ND filter, etc. I also like the drawstring for the water bottle and the external straps for tripod or my jacket. For longer hikes the slim hip belt does a surprisingly good job transferring the weight to my hips. I've only had it six months but it should be an essential part of my kit for years and years.

Choo C.

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2024-03-21T20:00:00

I wanted to add to my original review that the main pack strap works great for me even when fully loaded. With my Nikon Z8, 400mm F4.5 lens with 1.5xTC, accessories, 8" tablet, water bottle and lightweight jacket the total weight is about 10lbs. As long as I spread the strap out and adjust it properly (along with the hip belt) the bag is very comfortable to carry on 5+ mile hikes with some good scrambling. I agree with one reviewer who suggested a quick release buckle would make it easier to take off, as it's sometimes awkward getting over your head.

Choo C.

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2024-02-20T19:00:00

Lately I've been leaving the big camera and lenses home in favor of lighter gear for long hikes. I love the 13 for allowing comfortable carry of and easy access to a full kit of aps-c mirrorless camera and lenses plus a small drone and controller. I love it so much that I got the 10 to use as a grab and go bag to use for my infrared converted aps-c body and a few vintage lenses, adapters and filters. These are well engineered, excellent quality bags that perfectly fit my needs. They also look great. The sling-style is not for everyone, and I still have backpacks for hauling heavier kits, but for the right use-case, these bags cannot be beat.

Eldon S.

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2024-02-04T19:00:00

Excellent even better than I expected.

David R.

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2024-01-20T19:00:00

I purchased this bag for a specific trip, where I need one body and three lenses. They fit perfectly and the bag is easy to use. Being a sling bag I was a little concerned about the in use. I just took me a minute to figure it out, and I love how it works.

John G.

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2023-11-05T19:00:00

The quality is excellent as I expected. The photo shows a mid-size lens and a camera with a lens attached similar to my OM1 with a 12-100 lens plus another same size lens. It is difficult to get the case zipped because it needs about 1-2" or more room. I bought it to take on a trip but can't use it due to the size. I would prefer to return the item as it hasn't been used.

Linda H.

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2023-10-06T20:00:00

This product worked well for quick access to my camera while wearing the bag - with easy in and out. However, I feel the bag would be helped with a quick release buckle on the main strap so it doesn't have to go over the head to remove the bag. Overall, the bag was very well made.

Kenneth H.

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2023-09-24T20:00:00

Great bag, it's nearly the perfect fit for everything I need without being a full backpack. Loving it!

Lenny B.

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2023-09-14T11:00:18

I honestly thought this was what I wanted, it was perfect, but I"m left handed and it needed to be slung over the wrong shoulder making it very inconvenient. I feel bad having to return it as it was what I wanted, quality, storage etc.

SHELLEY B.

2023-08-20T20:00:00

This is my favorite camera/tablet bag for travel. It's comfortable to wear and good for walking. Thinktank also took great care of me when my bag had a problem and got a replacement out to me quickly and without hassle. Great bags and also great people standing behind them.

David S.

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