Shimoda Urban Explore 30 in Anthracite

For those interested in photography, whether it be professionally or at an amateur level, keeping your equipment safe and close to hand is essential. Those moments when you need to take advantage of an image can be gone in seconds and immediate access to your camera can be critical. This camera bag from Shimoda allows this access while at the same time keeping your equipment snuggly packed away and protected.

This 30 litre capacity bag comes with a padded shock-proof insert that features multiple components allowing you to pack all sorts from your actual camera to different lenses to multiple flashes in a convenient, easy-to-organise fashion. The side pocket is reachable under-arm and can easily fit your camera also, allowing for those quick-grab moments I mentioned earlier while externally you have pockets for a tripod, gimbal and even a water bottle pocket. The back flap is designed to be anti-theft and also opens up nice and wide so you have full access to your bags’ contents when speed isn’t of the essence.

The bag has also been designed to match international carry-on regulations for when you’re travelling by air so you can keep it with you as hand luggage, ensuring you won’t have to risk any of your valuable contents in the main luggage area of the hold. It’s also water-resistant so can keep your stuff dry for short periods of rain and has a base handle for usual luggage carry as well as being able to mount on your back as a regular backpack. There’s a hidden passport pocket and routing for a mobile phone charger. Finally, if you ever find yourself in a position where don’t need to lug your camera equipment around, the insert can be removed, giving you a handy 30-litre travel bag suitable for any occasion. RRP £330

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