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Think Tank Shape Shifter 17 V2.0 Backpack

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$237.59 $359.99 In stock

Category: Backpacks

Think Tank Shape Shifter 17 V2.0 Backpack

A revolution in backpack design, the Shape Shifter V2.0 expands and contracts to hold gripped camera bodies and a laptop.

The backpack’s innovative design makes it one of the most flexible carrying solutions for professional photographers. While traveling or on location, the Shape Shifter V2.0 adjusts to fit your workflow. The series features dedicated tablet and smartphone pockets, roller handle pass-through sleeve, removable water bottle pouch and updated pouch design.

Features:

  • Compresses to three inches in depth when gear is removed
  • Neoprene pockets and wrap for cameras, lenses or personal items
  • Holds a full assortment of photo gear, tripod, 17" laptop and a full size tablet
  • A great travel bag with extra space to fit a jacket, food, or additional gear
  • Tripod attachment on front of bag keeps tripod weight centered and allows you to access gear without detaching the tripod
  • Easily accessible, plush pocket fits smartphones with displays up to 5.5"
  • Roller handle pass-through sleeve to attach to rolling luggage
  • Detachable water bottle pouch
  • Pro Speed Belt or Thin Skin Belt (sold separately) can be attached
  • Contoured shoulder harness with air channel for all body types
  • YKK® RC-Fuse zippers with lockable sliders (lock not included)
  • Upper front pocket with organizer for accessories
  • Lower front pocket with zippered pocket for accessories
  • Removable waist belt
  • Shoulder harness pockets, D-Rings, and sternum strap
  • Seam-sealed rain cover included

What Fits?

  • 1-2 DSLR (gripped or un-gripped)
  • 3-4 lenses (detached)
  • 17" laptop
  • Up to a 12" or 13" tablet
  • Plus personal effects
  • Example 1: Canon 1Dx 5D MII with battery grip, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, MacBook Pro 15, and iPad Pro
  • Example 2: Nikon D810, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 macro, MacBook Pro 15, and Surface Pro 3

Technical Specifications:

  • Exterior Dimensions When Expanded: 20" H x 12.5" W x 7" D" (51 x 32 x 18 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions When Compressed: 20" H x 12.5 W" x 3" D (51 x 32 x 8 cm)
  • Laptop Compartment Interior Dimensions: 19" H x 12" W x 1.5" D (48 x 30.5 x 4 cm)
  • Tablet Compartment:10.2" W x 12.2" H x 0.6" D (26 x 31 x 1.5 cm)
  • Smartphone/Glasses Pocket: 7.1" W x 4.7" H x 1.6" D (18 x 12 x 2 cm)
  • Weight: 4.6 lbs (2.1kg)

Materials:

Exterior:For superior water-resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant (DWR) coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. The bag also has 600D twill, YKK® RC zippers, 320g dry-flow airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Interior: Removable closed-cell foam dividers, polyurethane backed liner and dividers, 200D polyester, laminated non-woven backed nylex liner, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 190T seam-sealed taffeta rain cover, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

MPN: 720472

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George F. ★★★★★

The way it compresses down when I’m just carrying the laptop is genius—it feels like a normal daypack, but when I slide in my gripped camera body, the expansion is smooth and locks in place. I’ve taken it on two shoots already and the adjustability makes it the most versatile bag I own.

Evelyn ★★★★★

I was skeptical of the expandable side panel at first, but it let me slide in my gripped camera body without having to remove the insert. The laptop sleeve is surprisingly snug and holds my 17-inch work machine securely. Exactly what I needed for daily shoots.

Olivia P. ★★★★★

The expandable design is no joke — I fit a gripped body plus two lenses in the main compartment, then zipped it down to nearly nothing for a day hike. The laptop sleeve actually holds my 16-inch without a fight, which is rare for a camera bag. Been through three airports already and the zippers stil