BackLight® Elite 45L
Nikon Z9+14-24mm f/2.8, Z9+24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 35mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8
Backpanel access enables you to work out of your bag without getting your harness dirty or wet
BackLight® Elite 45L
Superior Fit: Robust lumbar padding, hip-hugging waist belt, quick-dry back panel, and foam ridges for increased ventilation
Sony Gripped A1+70-200mm f/2.8, Gripped A1, 16-35mm f/2.8, 200-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 24-70mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Canon R3+24-70mm f/2.8, R3+70-200mm f/2.8, 15-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 100mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Nikon Z9+70-200mm f/2.8, Z9, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, 24-70mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Sony Gripped A1+200-600mm f/5.6-6.3, Gripped A1, 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, DJI Mavic drone
Canon 1DX attached to 70–200mm f/2.8, GoPro Hero 5, DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic Controller, 24–70mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8, 90mm f/2.8 TS-E
Canon 1DX attached to 400mm f/2.8, 70–200mm f/2.8, 24–70mm f/2.8, 16–35mm f/2.8
Nikon D3S attached to Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, DJI Mavic Pro, 135mm f/2.0 DC, 105mm f/2.8 Micro, 14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8
BackLight® Elite 45L
BackLight® Elite 45L
Storm proof construction with YKK® AquaGuard® zippers and waterproof/tearproof Sailcloth
Versatile Access: Back and top panel access to all of your camera gear enables you to work out of the bag without getting your harness dirty, wet, muddy or icy
Dedicated compartments fit up to a 17” laptop and a 10” tablet
Aluminum internal frame reinforced with PE board supports the load and keeps it in place
Meets most international and U.S. carry-on requirements. Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements.
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side
Trekking capacity! Front pockets totaling 17L carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a jacket, food, etc.
Hydration reservoir ready (reservoir not included)
Exterior attachment points for skis, trekking poles, ice axe, etc.
Snowboard or ski carry with tuck-away, protected edge lash straps
Expandable capacity on all five sides with daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points
Snowboard or ski carry with tuck-away, protected edge lash straps
Snowboard or ski carry with tuck-away, protected edge, lash straps
Top-lid converts into a belt pack with the removable waist belt
2 large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fits a 32oz water bottle
Top-lid converts into a belt pack with the removable waist belt
Waterproof, heavy-duty Tarpaulin base
Seam-sealed, brown colored rain cover blends in with the environment
Removable camera compartment with emergency shoulder straps
Removable camera compartment with emergency shoulder straps
Removable waist belt for ease when traveling
Compatible with the MindShift Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest/Hive and Switch Case
Storm proof construction with YKK® AquaGuard® zippers and waterproof/tearproof Sailcloth
Bucket lid pocket for additional personal storage capacity
Compatible with the Stash Master 13L which increases personal gear space in the MindShift® Backlight Elite 45L for multi-day excursions
Waist belt pocket for convenient access to small items.
Compatible with the Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest/Hive and Switch Case
BackLight® Elite 45L
BackLight® Elite 45L
BackLight® Elite 45L
BackLight® Elite 45L
High Performance X-Pac® waterproof 4-layer laminate fabric with the iconic X-Ply tear-proof fiber reinforcement
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BackLight® Elite 45L

SKU: 520366

$449.75
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Go Deeper Into the Backcountry!
Get deeper into the backcountry with the BackLight® Elite 45L backpack.

45 liters of available space provides ample room for both camera gear and adventure equipment, such as a length of rope, ice axe, snowboard/skis, laptop, tablet, and of course, a tripod.

Weather-resistant zippers and materials protect your gear when trekking in the elements. And like the other BackLight backpacks, rear-panel access adds security when traveling since your camera gear is protected behind your back.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Storm proof construction with YKK® AquaGuard® zippers and waterproof/tearproof Sailcloth
  • Superior Fit: Robust lumbar padding, hip-hugging waist belt, quick-dry back panel, and foam ridges for increased ventilation
  • Back and top panel access to all of your camera gear, allowing you to work out of your bag without getting your harness dirty or wet

Accessories: Stash Master L Pro Travel Cube

    45 litres
    Rain cover
    Laptop sleeve
    Tripod attachment
    Water bottle pouch
    Divider system
    Back support

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MORE INFORMATION

  • FEATURES

      <ul> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Aluminum internal frame supports the load and keeps it in place</span></li> <li>Torso Length: Medium/Large (17.5 – 20.5 inches)</li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Dedicated compartments fit up to a 17” laptop and a 10” tablet</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Meets most international and U.S. carry-on requirements*</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Advanced Airflow: Dual-density, honeycomb mesh shoulder straps</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Trekking capacity! Front pockets totaling 17L carry personal gear for a day’s outing: extra layers, a jacket, food, etc.</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Hydration reservoir ready (reservoir not included)</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">2 large water bottle pockets with cinch cord fit 32 oz. water bottles</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Snowboard or ski carry with tuck-away, protected edge lash straps</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Top-lid converts into a belt pack with the removable waist belt</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Waterproof, heavy-duty Tarpaulin base</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Seam-sealed, brown colored rain cover blends in with the environment</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Removable camera compartment with emergency shoulder straps</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Removable waist belt for ease when traveling</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Expandable capacity on all five sides with daisy chain, ice axe loops and additional lash points</span></li> <li><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Compatible with the MindShift Tripod Suspension Kit, Filter Nest/Hive and Switch Case</span></li> </ul> <p>*<em>Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements. Remove top pocket and waist belt to reduce exterior dimensions</em></p>

  • MATERIALS

      <strong>Exterior:</strong> <ul> <li>Durable water-repellant (DWR) coating</li> <li>Polyurethane coating</li> <li>Weather-resistant YKK® AquaGuard® zippers</li> <li>High-performance X-Pac® waterproof 4-layer laminate fabric with the iconic X-Ply tear-proof fiber reinforcement</li> <li>420D rip-stop nylon</li> <li>320G UltraStretch mesh</li> <li>Ribbed and perforated dual-density foam</li> <li>350G airmesh</li> <li>Honeycomb airmesh</li> <li>Perforated closed-cell foam</li> <li>Heavy-duty nylon tarpaulin</li> <li>Nylon webbing</li> <li>3-ply bonded nylon thread</li> </ul> <br><strong>Interior:</strong> <ul> <li>200D polyester</li> <li>Hexa-mesh pockets</li> <li>PE board reinforcement</li> <li>High-density closed cell foam</li> <li>3-ply bonded nylon thread</li> </ul>

  • INSTRUCTIONS

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  • RETURN POLICY

      If you are not completely satisfied with our product, you can return it unused within 30-days for a full refund less shipping costs. Refunds will not be issued until the product is received and inspected to insure that it contains all the parts and is clean and unused. Note that we do not pay for shipping to have you return it to us.

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  • WARRANTY

      At Think Tank, we build our products for the daily impacts of travel and demands of working professionals over extended periods of time. We build many of our products with user replaceable parts to keep your bag going for years.

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • <strong>Exterior Dimensions (travel mode*):</strong><br>
    13” W x 23.5” H x 8” D (33 x 59.7 x 20.3 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Camera Compartment:</strong><br>
    11.4” W x 19.3” H x 6.8” D (29 x 49 x 17.3 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Laptop Pocket:</strong><br>
    11.2” W x 16.1” H x 1”D (28.5 x 41 x 2.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Tablet:</strong><br>
    10.6” W x 10.2” H x 0.6” D (27 x 26 x 1.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Weight:</strong><br>
    3.9–7.0 lbs. (1.8–3.2 kg)<br><br>
    <strong>Volume:</strong><br> 45 Liters
    <br><br>*<em>Travel mode denotes waist belt and top pocket removed with an empty front pocket except for a laptop</em>

WHAT FITS IN THIS BAG?

<ul><li>2 gripped bodies with lenses attached, plus 2-6 additional lenses, a compact drone and a flash</li><li>Maximum lens size: 600mm unattached</li><li>17L of personal carry within the front pockets</li></ul>

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Mark Overgaard
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Mark Overgaard, with the Backlight® Elite 45L, looks for abstracts in the April fjord ice in Svalbard.

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