MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack for Photographers

Image of a photographer using the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by Marla Meier.
 © 2014 Marla Meier. All rights reserved.

Our sister outdoor backpack company MindShift Gear has made its award-winning rotation technology available in a smaller, lighter new backpack, the rotation180º® Trail™. Accessing gear has never been easier for outdoor photographers and action-enthusiasts. With the rotation180º Trail they can hike, mountain bike, ski, and bird watch without breaking stride. No more removing a cumbersome backpack to access camera gear or trail essentials. In one swift motion, they can rotate the beltpack and grab their gear without taking their eyes off of wildlife or disrupting their creative momentum.

The intuitive functionality of the small yet spacious rotation180º Trail keeps the day’s necessities organized and ready for quick access. It fits any 1.5 liter or a 2 liter CamelBak water reservoir, a light jacket and an extra layer, binoculars, compass, trail books, maps and more. This 2-in-1 bag’s beltpack can be worn on its own for traveling light.

Key Features

Image of the zippered hydration compartment of the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by MindShift Gear.
Zippered Hydration Compartment

Top open view of the removable beltpack of the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by MindShift Gear.
Rotating or Removable Beltpack

Image of rain covers on the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by MindShift Gear.
Rain Covers

Image of a photographer using the rotating beltpack of the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by Marla Meier.
© 2014 Marla Meier. All rights reserved.
Rotating Beltpack for Easy Access

Image of personal items in the open top pocket of the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by MindShift Gear.
Top Pocket for Personal Items

Image of camera lenses and the panorama photo insert for the MindShift Gear’s rotation180°® Trail™Backpack by MindShift Gear.
Panorama Photo Insert

~ Rotating beltpack for accessing trail essentials: compact DSLR or mirrorless camera system, 8” tablet (iPad mini), binoculars, maps, guide book, energy bars, food, and more.

~ Dedicated zippered hydration compartment fits any 1.5 liter reservoir or a 2 liter CamelBak reservoir

~ 2 bags in 1: Removable beltpack can be worn on its own for traveling light

~ Backpack holds jacket, layers, hat, gloves, lunch and more

~ Front stretch pocket provides flexible carrying options for quick access

~ Small tripod carries easily on the side panel

~ Top pocket for quick access to small items

~ Mesh stretch pocket fits a water bottle

~ Bike-light attachment

~ Beltpack compression straps

~ Lightweight materials

~ Breathable padded airflow harness with adjustable sternum strap

~ Optional Rain Covers* (sold separately) functions with rotation technology

Beltpack Gear Profiles

Hiker: Mirrorless camera, iPad, GPS device, smartphone, radio, headlamp, knife

Bird Watcher: Binoculars, iPad, bird watching book, map, bird list, voice recorder

Mountain Biker: GPS, GoPro, cell phone, map, energy bars, bike tools, banana, sunglasses

Skier: Energy bar, flask, lip balm, trail map, hand-warmers, liner gloves, sunglasses

Beltpack Camera Profiles

Sony a7 with 28–70mm kit lens attached + 55mm f/1.8 + iPad mini

Nikon D5300 with 18–55mm kit lens attached + 75–300mm + iPad mini

Canon Rebel t5i with 18–55mm kit lens attached + 75–300mm + iPad mini

1-3 GoPro cameras, LCD back, remote, batteries, SD cards, various mounts and adapters

Backpack Profile

Fits a light jacket and an extra layer, hat, gloves, food, sunscreen and more.

Materials

Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It’s also constructed with high quality YKK® zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high density nylon, nylon 100D shadow ripstop, 210D velocity nylon, Ultra-Stretch fabric, nylon webbing, 350G air-mesh, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: 200D polyester lining, Belly-O mesh pockets, closed-cell antilon foam, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Dimensions

Backpack Dimensions

Exterior: 9.4” W x 21.3” H x 5.9” D (24 x 54 x 15 cm)

Interior: 8.5″ W x 11″ H x 4″ D (22 x 28 x 10 cm)

Beltpack Dimensions

Exterior: 9.1” W x 7.1” H x 5.1” D (23 x 18 x 13 cm)

Interior: 8.7” W x 6.3” H x 4.3” D (22 x 16 x 11 cm)

8” Tablet Compartment: 7.9” W x 5.5” H x 0.6” D (20 x 14 x 1.5 cm)

Volume

Beltpack:4.5 liters

Backpack: 11.5 liters

Total: 16 liters

Weight

Backpack: 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)

Beltpack: 0.8 lbs. (0.4 kg)

Addtional Features

~ Rotating beltpack for rapid access to trail essentials: Camera, iPad, maps, binoculars, etc.

~ 3 tripod-carrying options

~ Side pocket for keeping small necessities handy

~ Load-lifter adjustable straps on both the beltpack and shoulder harness

~ Curved back panel with single aluminum stay for pack stability

~ Modular rail to attach a Lens Switch Case* or Filter Hive*

~ Attachment points for Tripod Suspension Kit*

~ Panorama Photo Insert fits in the top portion of pack and provides extra carrying capacity for photo gear

* items sold separately

Be sure to visit the MindShift Gear website for all of their great products. “MindShift Gear is a group of committed professional photographers and product designers who support conservation and protection of our natural resources and planet. Founded by the creators of Think Tank Photo and conservation photographer Daniel Beltrá, we are dedicated to building carrying solutions for those who are passionate about experiencing the natural world.

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