**Manfrotto Advanced Travel III 24L Camera Backpack: Your Ultimate Travel Companion**
The versatile black Manfrotto Advanced Travel III 24L Camera Backpack is designed to store, safeguard, and transport your DSLR with an attached zoom lens, up to four additional lenses, various accessories, personal items, and even a laptop and tablet. This third-generation bag is enhanced with the M-Guard protection system, ensuring the utmost care for your valuable camera gear. It features a customizable interior, a 30/70 split between personal and photography items, and a dedicated tech compartment. Whether you’re on a photography expedition or a leisurely trip, this backpack is your ideal travel companion.
**Capacity and Configuration:**
– The bisected interior allocates 30% of the top portion for personal items such as clothing, headphones, and tech gear, while the lower 70% is reserved for your camera equipment.
– The padded camera compartment measures 12.6 x 11 x 5.9″.
– The roomy and customizable interior can accommodate a large DSLR with a substantial zoom lens attached and up to four extra lenses. Alternatively, it can house a camera with fewer lenses, leaving ample space for accessories or even a small drone and gimbal.
– The M-Guard protection system’s dividers are constructed from high-density EVA foam, providing superior shock absorption with a slim profile. Foldable patterns enable comprehensive protection for camera gear while optimizing space.
**Tech Compartment and Accessibility:**
– The separate tech compartment offers convenient access to a 15″ laptop and a 9.7″ tablet. You won’t need to unpack your bag or disturb your camera gear while working on the go or navigating TSA checkpoints.
– Dedicated side tripod holders and front straps are provided for securing a tripod or monopod.
– A small top pocket includes an organizer panel for stowing smaller personal items.
**Quality and Design:**
– The updated design, compared to v2 models, showcases a sleeker and more monochromatic aesthetic, embracing a minimalist appearance.
– Crafted from wear-resistant polyester nylon, treated with a water-resistant coating, the bag offers robust protection from the elements.
– Small side access to the camera/gear compartment allows you to retrieve your camera without removing the entire bag.
– Full side access to gear and personal items includes a mesh pocket for cables, cards, and thumb drives.
– Zippered access with gray hypalon pulls ensures a discreet and quieter alternative to metal pulls.
– Semi-rigid back support, with airflow channels, minimizes perspiration.
– A removable rain fly provides maximum protection from rain and snow or additional security in high-crime areas, such as tourist destinations.
**Carrying Options:**
– Adjustable backpack straps are designed to accommodate a wide variety of users.
– The soft top handle serves as a grab handle or can be used to hang the bag from a hook or tripod center column.
– A trolley sleeve allows you to effortlessly slide the bag over the handle of rolling carry-on luggage while navigating through airports or transportation stations.