ThinkTank MindShift Gear FirstLight 30L Backpack, Bag - Black

ThinkTank FirstLight 30L Camera Backpack

Built for travel. Engineered for comfort. Designed for your gear.

The ThinkTank FirstLight 30L is a feature-packed backpack built for travelling outdoor photographers who demand comfort, capacity, and durability. Whether you’re on a plane to your next destination or hiking into remote terrain, this carry-on compatible* backpack is ready for the journey.

Key Features

• Adjustable Torso Length – Tailored fit for small to large body types

• Comfort-Focused Harness System – 11 adjustment points and shaped aluminium torso support

• Spacious Interior – Fits a gripped DSLR and up to 6 lenses (max 500mm f/4 detached)

• Hydration-Ready – Side pocket for a 3L hydration reservoir (30L & 40L sizes only)

• Laptop Compartment – Holds up to a 15” laptop securely

• Travel-Friendly – Sized for most carry-on regulations*

• Tripod Mounting Options – Attach your tripod on the front or side (Tripod Straps sold separately)

• Weather Protection – Includes seam-sealed rain cover that also functions as a ground cloth

• Organised Storage – Multiple zipped pockets for accessories, batteries, filters and cables

• Durable Design – Ballistic nylon bottom panel and premium YKK® RC-Fuse zippers for rugged use

• Compact Transport – Waist belt and shoulder straps wrap around front for tidy overhead storage

• Additional Details – Integrated safety whistle in sternum strap, grab handles on three sides

Gear Compatibility

• Cameras & Lenses:

  • 1 gripped DSLR + 4–6 standard zoom lenses + 1 flash

  • Max lens size: 500mm f/4 (detached) or 400mm f/2.8 (attached)

• Example setups:

  • Canon: 1DX + 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, 5D Mark III, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 100mm Macro, 580EXII flash

  • Nikon: D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, D800E, 24-70mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8, 105mm Macro, SB-900 flash

  • Wildlife Setup: 1DX + 500mm f/4 (detached), 5D Mark III, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, GPS unit

Specifications

• Exterior Dimensions: 30.5 × 48.3 × 22 cm (12" W × 19" H × 8.7" D)

• Interior Dimensions: 28.5 × 46 × 18 cm (11.2" W × 18.1" H × 7.1" D)

• Weight: 2.4 kg

• Laptop Pocket: Fits laptops up to 15”

Materials

Exterior:

• Water-repellent coating on all fabrics

• Polyurethane underside coating

• YKK® RC-Fuse zippers

• 420D velocity & high-density nylon

• 1680D ballistic nylon

• Tarpaulin base panel

Interior:

• Silver-toned 210D nylon lining

• Belly-o mesh pockets

• High-density closed-cell foam

• PE board reinforcement

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)

• Tripod Suspension Kit

• Lens Switch Case

• Filter Nest & Filter Hive

*Note: Carry-on compatibility may vary depending on airline policies. Always check dimensions before travel.

ThinkTank FirstLight 30L – The all-terrain backpack built for professionals who go further.