Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack - Medium, Large (18"+ 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 — field-ready gear for photographers who work outdoors

The gist: A 45L, ultralight camera-and-adventure backpack built for working photographers whose assignments happen on trails, not in a studio.

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 matters over a full-day shoot with a loaded kit.
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 whole bag.
Built to hold up to repeat professional use: waterproof Cordura ripstop nylon with fully taped seams, a molded ventilated back panel, and a removable internal frame for structure on long carries.
Room to scale with the job: an expandable drawstring closure adds about 10L, useful for multi-day location assignments where gear needs change day to day.

Field Mag's review frames it 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 is built to do both jobs at once.

Best for: outdoor, adventure, or travel photographers who need a professional camera kit and hiking gear in one pack for location work. Skip it if: your work is primarily studio-based — the trail-focused design is overkill for that. Runs ~$99-199 depending on sale pricing — check the current price before buying.

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