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Gah I really want to get this pack but 300 usd is almost the same price as the action x which I feel like I had to eat convini onigiri for a year to make up the cost.

Wow! This solves my concern! I respect your open to test other brand’s products.

Does Sony a7m4 camera with 70-200/2.8gmii attached will fit horizontally for fast side access in 30L urban explorer series?

I have a top loader . I can just squeeze my Z8 it in without a strap on However I use it to carry other things on a hike too. Have you any plans on making a slightly larger version? I would defiantly go for one.

Amazing comparison! Videos Like that are a Hugh plus for shimoda when chosing which Brand to buy. One question i got. After the Video: if i want to use the smallest Inlay size, is there a dividier between the Upper Compartment and the Camera Inlay?

oh just realized that you are living in my hometown in Nagano city

This could come in handy some day

Good to know! Great tee-shirt, Ian! Still loving my Action X30 - looks like new.

The moral of this story....don't take off your sternum straps.

Could you not have designed it to be slightly narrow at the edge so it can be slid off and on? It would be great if the next Urban Explore had that. I don’t always need a sternum strap; they get in the way dangling.

I leave the skin when going through security checks. As they always ask to take the camera out it is easier to pull out the whole core unit with a skin and then just unzip it for security check.

I hv the urban explorer 30lit It doesn’t fit the Nikon z8 very well The side access is too small

I used an hair dryer to heat the plastic part on the strap, it worked great

Or can we just make a sternum strap that don't break off like that?

I find that I would prefer the sternum strap be a little shorter. I can’t quite get the shoulder straps pulled in as close as I like. It’s the half of the sternum strap that is the fixed length that is just too long for my liking. I’ve considered folding it onto itself a bit and stitching it.

Maybe adding a bit of neutral color leather conditioner/polish to the inside of the black plastic clip, or to the piping, might help it slip on a bit easier?

Sternum Strap mounts are meant to be really tight. We do not suggest removing them - it can be a pain to put them back on. This video is to show you how to put the back on in the event they accidentally comes off. It takes a good amount of force to get them off and back on - so please do not be inspired by this video to remove them! :)

I was tired of my peak design capture clip ruining my "balance" and hurting my shoulder and was looking at camera chest rig, osprey just released one on their US website, Hyperlite mountain gear had one for a while, and then I thought I'll just check if Shimoda has one, after all i have two of their bags who knows. Damn you really think like a hiker AND photographer (which you seem to be so it makes sense), this product looks so versatile functional and nicely thought, and it's not that expensive compared to the alternatives, I'll be ordering one, hopefully I'll enjoy it :) anyway, thanks for making outdoor with a camera much simpler.

ottimo video mi piace vedere la realta' costruttiva dei proddotti!!

I have the Action X40 with a medium DSLR core. I want to put a small "day bag" in the top of the X40 to use once I get on location. Do you have any suggestions for that? Something that will just fit in the top when full and is not soo bulky.

The small DSLR unit skin is a masterclass for good design - it has a strap and can be used as a camera sling. Now it's my go-to solution - I travel with my backpack, leave it in coin locker and go explore the city with only the sling (which is the core unit). Thank you Ian, or whoever designed it that way

Great bags. My only gripe is the plastic buckles. I think given the price the front waist buckle (at least) should be metal. Mine has broken but is just about still useable but does come open if I tighten the straps too much. Once it finally breaks the bag will be unusable as the front strap is a must given the weight I carry.

I put the skin under the core unit just so I don’t lose it.

Do they work with the urban explore cubes?

Great idea of using the skin as a packing cube.

I got an explorer x30 and it cant hold a yeti 24oz, unless i want lose it

Your UK viewers may find the appellation "Fanny Pack" a bit rude. In the UK, fanny refers to female genitals.

I wanted to leave a comment for men considering getting these straps. I use the explore v2 25L I am 6'1", lean and leggy. I don't love the stock straps so I picked these up. In my opinion the comfort is quite good. I carry a 6D w/ 17-40, along with a 24-105. I also keep a 27oz kleen kantern in the top portion. With all this I am comfortable for 2-3 hours walking about car shows with no issues. I also used these in combination with the waist strap when I used a hydration bladder and would be walking extended distances with everything in bag (usually my camera is in hand once I get to location). Without the sternum strap clipped they sit fairly wide on the shoulders but not to the point of discomfort for me. I did remove the top sternum strap because I didn't need two. They slid off the top without damage to anything and could probably be reattached with patience if needed. I would appreciate it if they made a simple strap specifically for men, but I'm quite happy so far. I prefer having less bulk on my body (cooler in warm weather) and also from an aesthetic point of view they are more streamlined. If I had to compare them to hiking bag straps they fit more like a universal bag (Gregory Nano) does. If you read this Ian, my vote would be to base a men's simple strap off the fit of the Osprey Stratos. Hope this helps someone decide.

Is it possible to use the Urban Explore shoulder straps for the Explore v2 backpack instead? Or some alternative shoulder strap that has the mounting strip instead of pockets. I find that I don't need the pockets in the shoulder strap if I have an HD Waist belt and the existing solution to mount capture clips sit too high on my shoulder

When I don't need the belt, I find it just as easy to tuck the end of the belt into the center slot.

Exactly the video that I need it, thanks

Uh oh, I think I threw my paddle away! Thanks for the tip.

Is there waist belt available for UE range please? Thanks 🙏🏻

I have the Urban Explore 20 and I looooove it for its small size but big enough compartment for my Sony a6700 and 4 lenses, taking me from 10 to 200 mm. It's such a brilliant backpack!

I always shove an extra lens cloth inside or my lens cap when I have the camera attached to the peak design clip. Very useful to me at least.

When I got my first Shimoda bag I underestimated how useful these little pockets are. For having a place for empty packages and anything else I need to throw away later. And when I have my camera out while walking around I like to keep the lens cap in there, too.

Received my X50 V2 a few days ago and I am very impressed with the quality of the bag. I’m 65 years old and in my days have owned many packs, and this bag is as nice as I’ve ever owned!

Have you done a video on your van setup? Did you build it up or bought it like that in the video? I’m on the fence on doing a van project.

The Action should have some kind of flap to stow away the top roll top to prevent it from getting caught on branches, scrub, bush etc.

These videos are GREAT!! Thanks

Just curious - why the switch to thicker dividers in the Urban explore? Would the other core unit dividers save space or weight? Obviously a very good problem to have, but I sometimes feel like the Urban explore is a little more padded/protective than I'd need on many city trips. I would be OK shedding a little bit of that for some weight savings or extra space in the bag.

Are there plans for making a Peak Design clip friendly version of the Explore v2 straps? Similar to the Urban Explore design for that part

Whats the weight limit for these? Thanks!

Hello! Thinking about buying the 30l version but not quite sure if I can fit my gear, it's a Sony a7r5 with 16-35/2.8, 24-105/4, 70-200/2.8gm2, Zeiss sonar 50/1.8 and 90mm Sony macro lenses.

How the hell do you get it into the Action X50 v2? Would love to see a move about it (no taper like the large - etc.)

It’s pity that it can’t keep side access function if put standalone small mirrorless core unit into 30L UE to fit more casual scenario.

Thank you. Finally somebody has the same "affliction" as me. I find that anytime I do a single strap - either backpack or messenger bag - it just slides off my left shoulder. Near as I can tell my right shoulder (predominate hand) rides a little higher and bags stay in place.

Excellent updates all around. I appreciate the new yellow colour. Like you said, it pops but doesn't look out of place in the wild. Please consider offering more webbing strap options for people to mix and match. Reflective Silver, Reflective Orange, Shimoda Teal, and the new Yellow straps would all look great with the Black and Army backpacks.

Will top loader fit in the upper part of urban explore 25l?

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