BackLight 36L Best Outdoor Photography Camera Backpack

BackLight 36L
Holds 2 standard-size camera bodies and 4-6 standard zoom lenses plus a flash
BackLight 36L
Back-panel opening provides access to all of your camera gear without taking the bag off
Flap-keeper neck strap allows you to work out of the bag, unencumbered
Adjustable dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items
Sony Gripped A1+70-200mm f/2.8, 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3, 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, DJI Mavic drone
Canon 1DX with 400mm f/2.8 attached, 16-35mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8
Sony Gripped A1+400mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, A1
Canon R3+70-200mm f/2.8, R3+24-70mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone, R5, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, Flash
Nikon Z9+24-70mm f/2.8, Z9+14-24mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 105mm f/2.8
Canon R3+70-200mm f/2.8 with extended lens hood, 85mm f/1.2, R5, DJI Mavic drone, 100mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8
Canon R3+400mm f/2.8, R5, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8
Sony Gripped A1+24-70mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.4, 16-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 90mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Photo Credit: Daniel Dietrich
Canon 1DX with 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, 16-35mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.8, 580 EXII flash, Filter Nest, 24-70mm f/2.8, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 100mm f/2.8, Macro, T5-E 90mm f/2.8, rain cover
Nikon D3S with 24-70mm f/2.8 attached, Nikon D4S with 14-24mm f/ 2.8 attached, 135mm f/2, 70-200mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 macro, 85mm f/1.8, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 50mm f/1.4, filters
Nikon 600mm f/4, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 70-200mm f/2.8, Nikon D4S
Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort
Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort
Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort
Quick-fit waist belt adjustment for rapid and convenient fitting
Top zippered pocket for quick access to essentials
Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers
Dedicated compartments fit up to a 16” MacBook Pro and full-size tablet
Load-lifters on shoulder straps help stabilize the load
Padded waist belt for all-day comfort on the trail with webbing rail for attachment of additional Think Tank accessories
Waist belt webbing rail for attaching MindShift accessories
Daisy chain, ice axe loops, and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity
Highest quality YKK® RC Fuse zippers with ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or chilled fingers
BackLight 36L (Slate Black)
BackLight 36L (Montane Green)
2 large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit a 32 oz Nalgene
Top webbing grab handle
BackLight 36L (Slate Black)
Seam-sealed rain cover included
BackLight 36L Holds 2 standard-size camera bodies and 4-6 standard zoom lenses plus a flash BackLight 36L Back-panel opening provides access to all of your camera gear without taking the bag off Flap-keeper neck strap allows you to work out of the bag, unencumbered Adjustable dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items Sony Gripped A1+70-200mm f/2.8, 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3, 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, DJI Mavic drone Canon 1DX with 400mm f/2.8 attached, 16-35mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8 Sony Gripped A1+400mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, A1 Canon R3+70-200mm f/2.8, R3+24-70mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone, R5, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, Flash Nikon Z9+24-70mm f/2.8, Z9+14-24mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 105mm f/2.8 Canon R3+70-200mm f/2.8 with extended lens hood, 85mm f/1.2, R5, DJI Mavic drone, 100mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8 Canon R3+400mm f/2.8, R5, 50mm f/1.2, 15-35mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8 Sony Gripped A1+24-70mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.4, 16-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 90mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone Photo Credit: Daniel Dietrich Canon 1DX with 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, 16-35mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.8, 580 EXII flash, Filter Nest, 24-70mm f/2.8, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 100mm f/2.8, Macro, T5-E 90mm f/2.8, rain cover Nikon D3S with 24-70mm f/2.8 attached, Nikon D4S with 14-24mm f/ 2.8 attached, 135mm f/2, 70-200mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 macro, 85mm f/1.8, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 50mm f/1.4, filters Nikon 600mm f/4, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART, 70-200mm f/2.8, Nikon D4S Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc. Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort Air channel and lumbar support on rear panel for all-day comfort Quick-fit waist belt adjustment for rapid and convenient fitting Top zippered pocket for quick access to essentials Front stuff pockets for trail essentials: headlamp, gloves, chargers Dedicated compartments fit up to a 16” MacBook Pro and full-size tablet Load-lifters on shoulder straps help stabilize the load Padded waist belt for all-day comfort on the trail with webbing rail for attachment of additional Think Tank accessories Waist belt webbing rail for attaching MindShift accessories Daisy chain, ice axe loops, and additional lash points for expanding your carry capacity Highest quality YKK® RC Fuse zippers with ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or chilled fingers BackLight 36L (Slate Black) BackLight 36L (Montane Green) 2 large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit a 32 oz Nalgene Top webbing grab handle BackLight 36L (Slate Black) Seam-sealed rain cover included
On Sale

BackLight® 36L

SKU: 520376

$329.75

( / )

The BackLight 36L back panel opening allows access to all of your gear, when taking the pack off is not an option.

The backpack features 11 liters of daypack capacity providing plenty of space for personal gear, including separate dedicated compartments for a 10" tablet and 16" MacBook Pro.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Back-panel opening provides access to all of your camera gear without taking the pack off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy. 
  • Dedicated compartments fit up to a 16” MacBook Pro and a 10” tablet.
  • Daypack capacity! Front pockets totaling 11L carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a light jacket, food, etc.
    Rain cover
    Laptop sleeve
    Tripod attachment
    Water bottle pouch
    Carry-on size
    Divider system
    Back support

Check with your favorite retailer for inventory using our Store Locator

Laptop Pocket

MORE INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

  • <strong>Exterior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    12.5” W x 22.4” H x 10.2” D (31.8 x 57 x 26 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Interior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    12” W x 21” H x 7.1” D (30.5 x 53.5 x 18 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Laptop:</strong><br>
    11.2&rdquo; W x 16.1&rdquo; H x 1&rdquo; D (28.5 x 41 x 2.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Tablet:</strong><br>
    10.6&rdquo; W x 10.2&rdquo; H x 0.6&rdquo; D (27 x 26 x 1.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Weight:</strong><br>
    4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)<br><br>
    <strong>Volume:</strong><br> 36 Liters

WHAT FITS IN THIS BAG?

<ul> <li>Holds 2 gripped camera bodies with lenses attached and 4–6 standard zoom lenses plus a flash</li><li>Fits up to a 16&rdquo; laptop and a 10&rdquo; tablet</li> <li>Fits personal gear in the 11L front compartments</li> <li>Maximum lens size: 600mm f/4 detached from body</li> </ul>

customer photos

SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

Think Tank Photo

IN THE FIELD

Peter Mader</br>
Austria</br>
Ample room in the BackLight 36L makes a great carry solution for cine gear.

Reviews

MEET OUR PRO TEAM

Michelle Valberg

Canada

Tamara Lackey

United States

Mark Edward Harris

United States
MEET MORE OF THE TEAM