Think Tank Shapeshifter Laptop Camera Backpack

Bought this backpack as I really like my 5 year old Think Tank StreetWalker HardDrive and needed something similar (ie. store cameras, lenses and a 15laptop) but have added space for other non-camera things.  This is perfect for that - it doesnt hold as much as the Think Tank StreetWalker HD but thats OK, filling that bag up can be too heavy anyway. Cant fault its quality... the shoulder straps and hip belt is very padded and very comfy.  I like this so much that Im ordering the 18L version as well when I just want to take a smaller kit (without the laptop). One thing to note is that the laptop sleeve can fit my 2015 Apple MacBook Pro 15 but I have to remove the Tech21 shell otherwise it wouldnt fit the sleeve.

I own several Think Tank backpacks and roller bags. I love them all. Each serves a different purpose depending on the kind of trip I'm taking, how much weight I can take on planes, especially local overseas flights, etc. I really like this backpack because of its dimensions. It's slightly deeper than my Think Tank Airport Essentials backpack which means I can pack several of my lenses in it vertically rather than horizontally. This gives me more room for non-camera body and lens gear, i.e., ND filters, batteries, chargers, card reader, external drives, etc. Obviously my backpack becomes heavier, but for some trips, this is better than camera gear in one bag and other gear in something else.

Love the Think Tank products! But when I acquired just one more camera body my Think Tank backpack is just not big enough anymore. The quality and features are just top notch. This model has a handle and wheels and at 72, I appreciate the help transporting my load. I've never had a mechanical/design issue with my previous bag.

I already had a Think Tank backpack, which I love.. but I also needed a hard case for my Canon R5 system. Perfect depth for an R5 w handgrip. Also fits 24-70, 70-200, 100 macro, 14-35, plus flash, charger and the accessories.

These are a great addition to my Think Tank Streetwalker Harddrive backpack and allow me to have a completely modular strap system which can be adapted to meet a variety of situations and needs.

Picking a photo backpack is an extremely personal choice. I wanted something that was relatively compact and light that would hold my Sony mirrorless system. I have the Sony alpha 7 1V with four lenses. The 24-105f/4, 12-24 f/2.8, 70-200f/4 and the 90 f/2.8. All fit perfectly into this backpack. The Think Tank Photo StreetWalker V2.0 fits comfortably and is light for day hikes and 8-10 mile hikes into the back country. My shoulders are not sore after a day long hike and that's very important for comfort. It fits under an airline seat in tourist class seating and is easy to manage during travel. All my equipment fits snugly and is well protected. The Think Tank StreetWalker replaces a 10 year old Tamrac backpack and is more comfortable. It also fits my Nikon D850 and corresponding Nikon lenses. I am very happy with this purchase!

I’ve got multiple bags from Think Tank, including a roller and backpack, but wanted something easier when cycling or scrambling. I went back and forth between this and others, but kept coming back to this one. While it can be a tight fit when loading a lot of gear, it’s forced me to rethink my gear choice when wanting a light kit.  The pockets and padding are great, the front pocket is a little small, but not a deal breaker and the laptop sleeve is great for a 13” or tablet.  The best thing is the ability to grab it and go without a hassle. So far it has held up well, but that was expected.

During the boxing week I bought in Canada the Lowepro Whistler II (hiking, back country, ski) for a really good price but I was not happy: too heavy, too bulky, too cumbersome. I returned it. I love the quality of my Think Tank Trifecta 10 so I decided to give a chance to Mindshift, even if I had no way to try the Backlight here in Toronto. Well, thanks to B&H I received the backpack in less then a week (the price was really good too) and now I can finally say “that’s the backpack that I was looking for! Light, easy to use, well made, very comfortable, Think Tank quality and a plethora of room for my gear. The Mindshift Backlight 26 deserve five stars, no doubts!

I bought this strap for use with a backpack and Think Tank’s harness that holds up their belt system. Excellent idea and use, though too expensive like all specialty products. I did make one modification, though. Since my wife is handy with needle and thread, we substituted the screw-in device with a QD fixture. Now I’m completely switched over to QD.

I upgraded to this from my Sony LCSBP3 backpack which was pretty cavernous but was starting to wear. The craftsmanship of the Think Tank bag is far superior including shoulder straps, zippers, outside pockets, etc.. The attention to detail doesn't go unnoticed, including the rain cover in its own pouch and the heavy duty pop-out tripod cup supports my gigantic Gitzo 5561SGT with the gimbal on. The pack has brought my gear safely across the USA, South America and Europe. Presently, it is able to accommodate, two Sony mirrorless bodies with battery grips, the FE 200-600 G lens, 500 F4 lens, LA-EA5 and 1.4x TC miscellaneous accessories. The only thing that I regret is that unlike my Sony LCSBP3 backpack, the Think Tank backpack is generally too large to pass as a personal item in an airplane as it doesn't fit under the seat. It has never been turned away as a carry-on bag (sans the tripod of course). I highly recommend the Think Tank ProSpeed Belt even if just to replace waist belt and get some padded support. The shoulder straps are very padded but the default waist belt is not.