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That is my backpack that I use if I need one and it is fantastic. Think Tank has a lot of versatile stuff that works for this bird nutI use the Mindshift Backlight 36L for the 800 PF and Z9. The other lenses are the 500pf with 1.4x TCIII attached and the 24-70 f2.8S:
your welcome and I see Lance just posted a photo of the backpack I use when I do need one ... which for me is seldom
Is the 3rd photo your Stash Master?
Yes one of them inside of the small size retro duffel the last shot just shows after closing and zipping the cube and zipping up the duffel. I have 2 small retro duffels and two cubes as I call the stash master. When we traveled to West Yellowstone in may for the week long symposium I took all 3 duffels with cubes in each small duffel and that held all my camera gear and clothes.
Just an old dog trying to make getting around out here with camera gear easier
I have not quite qualified for the camera bag of the month club .... but I have way to many and have given away a lot
your welcome and the reps at think tank were very helpful ... even sent me some small straps that are not for sale on their web page ... repair parts ... I sent photos of MRJan Gear carrier and how it attached to a back pack or the light harness shipped with the MRJan and between the rep and myself we put together my order. All worked as planned and it took me about 30 minutes to do the first assembly and fitting and now it takes a minute or two.
Is the 36L deeper than the 26L?I have all three Backlight bags, ask me anything
Yes, by a good amount (2", or 50mm). It can comfortably fit a Z9 and the lens hood of the 800F.
I have used this backpack for short hikes and also flying with a fair amount of gear. But the fStop Sukha is the better choice for big loads and longer hikes (well designed harness). A 400 f2.8E fits - just - as it is 155mm wide, and even wider with reversed hood. It has many innovative features, including the detaching lid and hipbelt that turns into a waistpack, and removable ICU with a top and back flaps.
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It would be great if the XL ICU had top opening like the Master-CINE ICU does.ThinkTank has a range of redesigned Master Photo Cubes aka ICUs that can be used in many different bags to protect photographic gear.
Unfortunately, the largest unit is still too small for most of the telephotos on the market, so the older ICU sold with the Backlight Elite 45L is their single option.
Although the new Shimoda telephoto ICUs nor larger fStop ICUs fit big telephotos, neither have the top access.
Think Tank Stash Master Photo Cubes Tested
The Stash Master Photo Cube series from Think Tank is designed to help you convert any bag into a camera bag. We tested them out.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean here. Can you explain? I have the 26L and love it. I'm considering getting a Z8 and 800 PF so I'd love it if I don't need to buy another bag.
Sounds great. If I get that combo, I'll definitely be getting the Zemlin hood and cap. The setup I'm looking at is the Z8, 800 PF and 600 PF. So the last question would be if all 3 of those could fit in the 26L.Sure! The 800PF will fit without the Z8 attached. The stock 800PF hood is a tiny bit too large, as it bulges out the lid, but it still fits… a Zemlin replacement hood fits a little better though. Overall, the Backlight 26L is just about the perfect bag
The 36L can fit everything comfortably, Z8+800PF attached, but it’s a massive bag compared to the 26L.
Wow, thanks for actually trying that out and posting the picture!
I have the 26L and love it, but a lot of times I feel like it's overkill for a single camera/lens. For example, I currently have the R5/100-500 but I'm looking at the Z8/600PF. I'd have just that in the bag, a monopod on one side, water on the other, and some small accessories (batteries, wipes). Since you have all 3 sizes, do you feel like there is enough of a difference in size between the 26L and 18L to justify another bag? It's hard to tell from the pictures and dimensions.
