Shimoda Explore 30 Backpack, Blue Nights

Explore 30. The adventure photographer's Everyday and Everywhere backpack

The Explore 30 is the new standard for adventure photographers with small pack needs. Its compact size, adjustable fit and a new removable belt system make it an ideal backpack to take everywhere.The Explore 30 is just as comfortable scaling mountain terrain - as it is discovering a new city or shooting a local event.

Shimoda created this bag to simplify your shooting experience while minimizing physical fatigue. Its intuitive design makes sure essentials like food, water and a smart phone are always in immediate reach. Shimoda's adjustable harness with bear hug like fit makes sure your packs weight doesn't put pressure on your shoulders and is instead distributed to your hips and front torso. And Shimoda's new removable belt feature also lets you convert a weight distributing mountain pack into a minimalist daily commuter or urban explorer. The Explore 30 let you carry - only what you need.

Shimoda's optional modular Core Unit camera inserts let you customize your shooting experience -not only to your gear requirements - but the terrain ahead of you. Whether you're camping out waiting for an epic moment or scrambling up a rocky ascents- our system allows you to choose the most efficient camera access for the situation - even on the fly.

All of our features are packaged with materials and construction techniques we developed to best meet the needs of the hardcore adve core ch more effective in transferring shoulder stress and weight to rest comfortably on the user's hips.

Core Unit Modular Camera Insert System
Perhaps the most forward-thinking modular camera inserts on the market, Shimoda's optional Core Units are simple, smart and multifunctional. A user can increase their layout options with two or more Core Units by stacking and shifting how they are placed in the pack. This system allows for rear, side, and top access configurations that be adjusted to suit changing terrain and environmental conditions.

Carry On Friendly
The backpacks are sized to meet most airline carry-on requirements. Since carry-on dimensions vary by airplane size and style, and regulations are always changing, we recommend checking with your airline before the flight.