Mindshift Gear FirstLight 40L

The FirstLight 40L backpack is designed for traveling outdoor photographers. Built for extended days of travel, the pack is carry on compatible*, making it easier to get to your destination. Plus, this high capacity backpack is comfortable enough for a long day on the trail. The FirstLight’s contoured, 11-point adjustable torso harness fits most men and women. The pack also offers ballistic nylon bottoms for durability, accommodates a hydration reservoir, and has long lens capacity with extra room for your laptop and personal gear.

Additional Features

• Dedicated 3L hydration pocket on side (30L & 40L only)


• Tablet or laptop fits into front pocket (fits up to 17” laptop)


• Includes tripod/monopod mounting system on front or side


• Better weight distribution for a more comfortable load enables easier all day use on the trail


• Seamless rain cover (included) doubles as a ground cloth


• When attached, rain cover allows small to medium tripods to be carried on front or side positions


• Two front stuff pockets for travel or trail essentials: extra layers, a light jacket, headlamp, gloves, chargers


• Adjustable high-density closed-cell foam dividers for large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear or personal items


• Large water bottle or accessory pocket with drains and cinch cord for security


• Top zippered pocket for quick access to essentials


• Ballistic nylon bottom panel for durability in harsh environments


• Shaped aluminum torso stay for additional support


• Three grab handles make it easy to hoist into an overhead bin, car, or trunk


• Interior mesh pockets for storing filters, batteries, cables, etc.


• Side compression straps with locking SR buckles for additional lash points


• Shoulder straps and waist belt wrap to front for compact storage in overhead compartment


• Whistle integrated into sternum strap buckle


• Compatible with MindShift Tripod Suspension Kit, Lens Switch Case and the filter cases


• Product Instructions (Download)

*Check with your airline for their current carry-on requirements

Gear Profile
Holds 2 gripped DSLRs with 6–8 standard zoom lenses and 1–2 flashes. Maximum lens size: 600mm f/4 lens detached or a 500mm f/4 attached.

Nikon D4s with 500 f/4.0 VR II, D810, 14-24 f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8, 100 Macro f/2.8 plus SB-900 flash

Canon 600mm f/4.0, 16-35 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8, 5D Mark III, 1Dx plus other essentials

Nikon D3s with 70-200 f/2.8 VR II attached, 14-24 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8, 300 f/2.8 VR II, 50 f/1.4, 105 f/2.8 Micro VR and Nikon D4s

Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions:
13.8” W x 21.7” H x 9” D (35 x 55 x 22.9 cm)
Interior Dimensions:
13.4” W x 20” H x 7.3” D (34 x 51 x 18.5 cm)
Front Pocket:
fits up to 17” laptop
Weight:
6.0lb (2.7kg)
Volume:
40 Liters

Materials

Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating; the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It also has the highest quality abrasion-resistant YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 1680D ballistic nylon, 210D nylon, 320G DuraStretch mesh, nylon webbing, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon lining, belly-o mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.