Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack - Medium, Medium (17"-18.5" Torso Length)

$99

Designed by Alex Strohl, you no longer need to choose between a mountain pack and a camera bag. With this bag, you get both. From day hikes to overnights, this bag is designed to be lightweight and nimble. With rugged custom materials, taped seams, thoughtful external storage, and modular elements, it’s weatherproof and adaptable to any type of mission you can think of. Quick Back panel access and a compact camera unit allow easy camera carry and fast capture. We also prioritized space for non-camera gear so you can bring what you need for long days in the mountains. Did we mention it’s the lightest camera backpack we’ve ever seen? Free yourself from clunky camera bags of the past, and welcome to Mountain Light by Alex Strohl.

Our Review

Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack (Medium fit) — location-shoot gear sized for a 17-18.5" torso

The gist: The medium-torso fit of this 45L ultralight camera-and-adventure pack, built for working photographers whose shoots happen outdoors rather than in a studio.

Fit matters for all-day carry: this listing is sized for a 17"-18.5" torso — a proper fit keeps the load balanced on the hips instead of the shoulders during a long location day.
Lighter than a standard field pack: at roughly 1kg (~2.2 lbs) empty, it's noticeably lighter than the 2-3kg most 45L backpacking packs run, which adds up on multi-hour shoots.
Dedicated camera access: a lower-lumbar camera compartment with a zippered back panel gives quick access to a full-frame body (Canon 5D-class) and up to 4 lenses without unpacking the bag.
Built for repeat professional use: waterproof Cordura ripstop nylon with fully taped seams, a molded ventilated back panel, and a removable internal frame; an expandable drawstring closure adds about 10L for multi-day assignments.

Field Mag's review frames the pack as filling a real gap for working photographers, noting most camera bags are "extremely boring and technical" while most backpacking bags are "overbuilt" — this pack does both jobs at once.

Best for: outdoor or travel photographers with a shorter-to-average torso who need a professional camera kit and hiking gear in one pack. Skip it if: your torso runs past 18.5" — the large fit will carry better. Runs ~$99-199 depending on sale pricing — check the current price before buying.

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