Think Tank Shape Shifter 15 V2.0 Backpack for 15" Laptop and Up to 12" or 13" Tablet

2024-03-16T20:00:00

Great bag! Easy to use and bring gear. Would recommend

Adam

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2021-09-11T20:00:00

The camera bag can hold a ton. I can easily hold my 1DX2, 24-70, 35L, 85L and another lens. The three pockets on the front have great storage for passport, external HDs and my Gopro. You can stuff bag to the max or it can compress if you want a narrow bag. My big complain is that the straps really dig into your shoulders even when the back is half packed because there is zero stiffness in the camera back. The other big issue is that there is some sort of spray film for water resistance on the inside of the bag around the zipper that is flaking off like crazy. This is not good when you have tons of flakes inside your bag with your digital equipment. I am having a terrible time looking for a replacement, but I am because of these issues.

Brian

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2020-10-06T20:00:00

First time I review a bag. The idea of Shape Shifter is amazing. It holds tons of gear, when expanded, and when compressed it’s very streamlined and thin - but still fits a lot. I honestly couldn’t think of better bag for everyday carry because of this. Of course it won’t fit all your huge camera arsenal, but easily two bodies and 2-3 lenses along with your essentials. Especially great with mirrorless setup. When you need less, just compress it. Plus the build quality is top notch. So all in all, higly recommended - there is no other bag like this.

Aleksi N.

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2020-07-07T20:00:00

Loved my original version Shape Shifter, but it was provided by a former employer and I had to surrender the bag when I quit. Totally worth buying a new one to get the removable water bottle, that a brilliant improvement. The wrap for the camera body is a better design the previous pouch. The new pocket for a tablet is also great since I tend to bring one on fashion shoots with my mood board. I'm also a fan of the redesigned exterior pockets too, they are a little more useable and a little more accessible.

Cliff

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2019-08-13T20:00:00

I needed a larger pack for photo vacation and settled on a Shape Shifter for my new unit. I initially thought I should have ordered the 17" when I first received the pack. I was wrong. This was the perfect travel pack for me to travel across the States to Canada. The versatility of the pack to act as both as my camera bag and a travel bag to haul onto a plane. It was also very comfortable as I hiked through a city for about 10 miles a day. Great go pack! Thanks!

Kevin

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2019-04-30T20:00:00

Honestly, I didn’t expect to like this so much, but it’s a great casual looking and feeling bag that can hold quite a lot, with tons of organization. It can store away very low profile when not in use which also helps, or even when there are cameras and lenses inside. Even full, my laptop fits in the separate pocket no problem, and it’s really comfortable even on long days. Quickly becoming my favorite backpack!

Scott D.

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2018-12-01T19:00:00

Just took this backpack over to Italy for a two week trip from the states. This backpack carried EVERYTHING!! This was an incredibly well thought out and organized pack. I was able to pack my DSLR body, 3 lenses, a tripod, GoPro, laptop and it held 2 medium sized books as well as miscellaneous items. It was a load to carry but it has great support to take pressure off areas that shouldn’t carry the weight. I loved the expansion of the pack. I was able to have it expanded for travel and could condense it for day trips and museum visits. I would highly recommend this bag!

Gavin C.

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2018-09-18T20:00:00

I needed something that counted as a "Personal Item" with the airlines - but I wanted to cary some large glass - This actually holds a Sigma 120-300 f2.8, Sigma 105 f1.4, Nikkor 14-24 f2.8 and a Nikon D850 - It does NOT look like it could do that but it does quite easily - PLUS my full size Macbook Pro slips right into the pocket in back - I added a thin sheet of plastic between the lenses and the Macbook - it just seemed like it might dent the computer if it took some rough handling with those larger lenses and tripod feet in there, but I can actually leave the camera attached to any of the three lenses and close the bag - even with an L-bracket on the body. My retrospective and lens drop have been through years of abuse and are still in perfect shape - if this does as well, I will be thrilled - and I can still take a carry on with me...

Mark V.

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2017-10-01T20:00:00

This bag is what I was searching for for years! Not sure what took me so long to come across it, but I finally did. It is worth every penny! Very flexible bag that allows you to carry a ton of gear, plus a laptop and/or tablet. My normal day to day travel is a 13" Macbook Pro, an iPad Pro 10.5", Nikon D750, Nikkor 35mm f1.4, Nikkor 85mm f1.5, & misc cords, small accessories, etc. I could easily carry another small/medium prime plus a small/medium zoom, but I usually choose not to due to weight. This bag also allows me to travel super light when I want, and trim the bag down significantly. If I carry just my laptop or tablet, plus the D750 with my Nikkor 58mm f1.4, I can collapse the bag to make it thinner. Basically you can make this bag for all your gear or for your smallest travel kit, and it adjusts accordingly. I had a small issue with the tripod straps (actually 100% my fault), but Think Tank support gladly helped me out. You guys are awesome!!! Trust this bag and trust this company. Money well spent!

Blake

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2017-07-01T20:00:00

OMG! This bag is so nice. Love how narrow it is. Those thick backpacks get bumped into everything. I can store this away under a plane seat with no problem whatsoever. Great compartments for accessories also. I've traveled with this bag several times now. My search for the perfect backpack is done! I can't even think how this backpack could be any better. Thanks Think Tank.

Tracy B.

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2017-02-28T19:00:00

I own the shapeshifter v1, urban approach 15, and now the shapeshifter 15 v2. This bag is simply amazing.

Anthony

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2017-01-01T08:10:03

This bag is well made and would likely be a good choice for many photographers. However, I returned the bag because it was hard to get a larger lens (70-200mm f2.8) out of its pouch when all of the other pouches were filled up with gear. If you have medium or smaller sized lenses, this bag would be a great choice.

Cheryl C.

2016-11-13T19:00:00

I bought the Shapeshifter to take on business trips to carry my Canon 5DS R w/grip, 70-200 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 and 16-35 f/2.8 along with my MacBook Pro, IPad and miscellaneous other odds and ends while fitting under an airplane seat. The storage compartments are great and while the longer lens pouch could be a bit wider to accommodate the tripod plate on my 70-200, it's an innovative and effective way to carry my gear. My sole complaint about this bag and frankly the thing that spoils its usefulness for me is the roll-on sleeve. I need something that I can quickly slide over the roller bag handle with one hand. This bag takes both hands to loosen the Velcro, pull the sleeve out so clears the padding and waist belt and then guide the bag over the roller handle. It would be so much nicer if the top handle were just a bit wider. Then I could use it to slide over the roller handle. As it is, this bag is just too cumbersome to use as I intended. That said, the bag is very well made with plenty of storage and can easily handle a pro DSLR and three lenses.

Randy T.

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