Shimoda Urban Explore 20 Backpack – Boa

A Creator’s Everyday Carry, Refined for Urban and Travel Adventures

The Shimoda Urban Explore 20 – Boa is a compact, beautifully designed camera backpack built for modern photographers, videographers, and content creators who want performance, protection, and style in a smaller footprint. Finished in the distinctive Boa colourway and crafted from a durable recycled Cordura® shell, it blends premium aesthetics with practical functionality for life on the move.

With a 20-litre capacity, this model is the smallest in the Urban Explore lineup—perfect for creators who prefer to carry only the essentials. It comfortably fits a 14-inch (35 cm) laptop while offering intuitive organisation for cameras, accessories, and everyday gear.

Perfect for Travel – Carry-On Friendly Worldwide

Designed to meet the strictest U.S. and international carry-on regulations, the Urban Explore 20 ensures seamless travel whether you’re flying across continents or commuting across the city.

Essential travel features include:

• Luggage handle pass-through

• Hidden AirTag pocket

• Hidden passport/security pocket

• Bottom grab handle for two-handed lifting

• Internal mobile battery routing for charging on the go

It’s a creator’s travel companion built for speed, convenience, and peace of mind.

Dual Access for Maximum Efficiency

The Urban Explore 20 provides two distinct access styles for different shooting scenarios:

Side Access

Fast, under-the-arm access for quick photo opportunities without needing to remove the bag.

Rear Access

A wide, anti-theft opening offering full visibility of your camera kit—ideal for organised gear changes or less urgent setups.

These access points work together to support both reactive and planned shooting workflows.

Removable Core Unit Camera Insert (Included)

The backpack includes Shimoda’s removable Core Unit camera insert, offering secure, shock-absorbing protection for a non-gripped DSLR or mirrorless camera system.
When you remove the insert, the bag instantly transforms into a stylish daypack—perfect for travel, commuting, or casual use.

Creator-Ready Design Features

The Urban Explore 20 – Boa includes several professional-grade features designed for hybrid creators:

• Capture Clip Mounting Strip on the harness for height-adjustable quick-draw camera carry

• Dual side pockets for a tripod, gimbal, or water bottle

• Comfortable ergonomic harness and ventilated back panel

• Recycled Cordura® exterior offering durability with reduced environmental impact

Everything is built around usability, comfort, and versatility.

Made for Modern Creative Life

Whether shooting in the city, travelling internationally, or documenting daily life, the Urban Explore 20 – Boa offers the perfect balance of size, protection, and organisation. Its compact build, side and rear access, and removable camera insert make it an ideal bag for creators who value agility and clean, modern styling.

Shimoda Urban Explore 20 – Boa

Compact, capable, and designed for creators who travel light.