As the name suggests, the black Manfrotto Advanced Gear M III 17L Backpack was designed around carrying and protecting your photo gear with room for a laptop, tablet, and personal items. This third gen bag gets an update to their M-Guard protection system for your delicate equipment with a customizable interior.

Holds Two DSLRs with Attached Lenses    Room for 3 More Lenses and Accessories    Configure Interior for a Drone    Accommodates 15" Laptop & 9.7" Tablet    Wear-Resistant Polyester Exterior    Front Pocket with Organization Panel    Exterior Tripod & Water Bottle Storage    Backpack Straps & Trolley Sleeve    Waterproof Rain Cover

• Bisected interior offers 90% for photo or drone gear and 10% for tech items
• Front camera compartment measures 15.4 x 11.4 x 5.3"
• Customizable interior holds a DSLR or mirrorless with an attached zoom lens, a second camera with a kit lens, plus three additional lenses, or a drone and accessories
• Updated with M-Guard protection system: Dividers are made of high-density EVA foam that provides improved shock absorption with a slim profile and folding patterns that allow to fully protect camera gear while maximizing the use of space
• Back portion is for personal tech that accommodates a 15" laptop and 9.7" tablet with easy access
• Exterior pocket for additional personal items plus an organizer panel
• Side tripod retention straps
• Side water bottle pocket

• Updated design versus the v2 models are sleeker and more monochromatic for a minimalist appearance
• Wear-resistant polyester nylon treated with a coating to be water resistant and provide protection from the elements
• Access to main camera compartment is on the front for fast access to your gear
• Separate rear access to tech that allows you to grab what you need without having to unpack your gear
• Zippered access with gray hypalon pulls are less noticeable and quieter than metal pulls
• Semi-rigid back support with airflow channels reduces perspiration
• Removable rain fly for maximum protection from rain and snow or for additional security in high-crime areas like tourist destinations

• Adjustable backpack straps accommodate a wide variety of users
• Adjustable sternum strap stabilizes the backpack straps for easier carrying when moving over rough and rocky terrain
• Soft top handle can be used as a grab handle or to hang the bag from a hook or tripod center column
• Trolley sleeve allows you to slide the bag over the handle of rolling carry-on luggage when moving through airports or transportation stations

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I fit a Z9 with a 24-70 attached in this?

A: The Manfrotto Advanced Befree III 25L Camera Backpack (Black) would be too small for the Nikon Z9 camera with a lens attached. This Manfrotto Pro Light Backloader 22.5L would fit instead: https://bhpho.to/37NIIiO

Q: 2. I have a Nikon z7 and a 24-70 f/4. I might occasionally carry a second lens, which I don't own yet, the 14-24 or 14-30. In addition, I am hoping to have room for a light raincoat or even a sweatshirt, a waterbottle, snacks, etc. Do you think this would all fit in this bag? I'm having a lot of trouble finding a bag that has enough room for the personal items, a small camera area for just a small mirrorless kit, but isn't huge/tall (I'm 5'2).

A: Yes, the Manfrotto Advanced Fast III 13L would be suitable for the items you wish to carry.

Q: 3. How many red and gray dividers does the backpack have for the photo section?

A: The bag comes with 2 Red dividers and 4 grey dividers.

Q: 4. Is the camera compartment sufficiently large to fit a Canon R5 or R6 mounted with RF 100-500mm Zoom Lens?

A: Unfortunately Manfrotto Advanced Befree III 15L Camera Backpack (Black) will not hold the R5 or R6 with the RF 100-500 mounted.

Q: 5. Is this bag waterproof?

A: Manfrotto Advanced Gear M III Backpack (Black) is not waterproof, it is water resistant.

Q: 6. What's the difference between this bag, and the Gen 2 version?? Just curious, as I love the Gen 2 that I have (which was discontinued)... but looking through it looks exactly the same... it's a good bag either way! especially when it was on sale for $60.

A: The dividers in Gen 3 have improved shock absorption. Will protect your gear better.

Q: 7. Can you move the camera compartment lower in the bag? I have a Nikon Z 5 with 24-70 f4 and a Tamron 70-300 Z mount that would need more length in the camera compartment.

A: Yes, you can re-arrange the space inside Manfrotto Advanced Compact III 12L Backpack to fit all your Nikon camera and lenses. All the dividers are fully removable.

Q: 8. Will this bag fit a Canon 5DIV with the 70-200 f2.8 zoom attached? Sideways as shown? Manfrottos says site it fits a "70-200/4"

A: Yes. The Manfrotto Advanced Fast III Backpack (Black, 18.5L) will hold the Canon 5DM4 with a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached.

Q: 9. Can the divider that seperates the upper and lower compartments be removed so there is only one large compartment?

A: Yes you can re-arrange all the dividers including the largest one which divides the Manfrotto Advanced Compact III 8L Backpack (Black).

Q: 10. Do the side pockets hold Nalgene water bottles?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto Advanced Befree III 25L Camera Backpack (Black) has a side pocket for a water bottle.