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Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack - Open Box, Yellow / Medium (17\-18.5\ Torso Length)

$250

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.

Open Box - This item was bought brand new by a previous customer and returned without being used. The product is blemish-free and includes all original accessories in the box. The product may be repackaged or in the original packaging. Because the item has been shipped to a customer and back, the external packaging is likely damaged.

Packaging: original or repackaged.

Warranty: 12 months

Return Timeline: non-returnable

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Our Review

Moment Strohl Mountain Light 45L Backpack — The Remote Worker’s Bag That Handles a Camera Too

The gist: A structured 45L pack with a removable hard-sided camera insert and ample organization that keeps laptops, gear, and professional essentials protected and accessible on commutes, co-working days, and weekend shoots.

  • Laptop and gear protection: The hard-sided rear-access camera insert doubles as a rigid back panel, cushioning laptops and sensitive electronics from bumps during the daily commute or travel days.
  • Durable, professional shell: 210D CORDURA Lite Ripstop Nylon with internal waterproof coating, taped seams, and YKK #5RC zippers means gear stays dry and the bag holds its shape meeting after meeting.
  • Scales with your workday: 45L base (31.5” H x 10.5” W x 10” D) plus an expandable drawstring top that adds ~10L — room for a change of clothes when heading straight from the office to a shoot.
  • Carry more when you need to, less when you don’t: The camera insert is fully removable, converting the pack into a clean, uncluttered work bag that weighs just 2 lbs 1 oz (0.93 kg) without it.

Carryology found the pack handles 10–20 lbs comfortably but shows noticeable strain beyond 30 lbs, and noted the Velcro tabs securing the camera insert began coming unglued after extended hiking use.

Best for: Minimalist travel photographers doing day hikes to overnights. Skip it if: Skip it if you carry more than one camera body or shoot with large telephoto lenses — the rear-access insert is intentionally minimal and only fits one body with two lenses, and the smaller opening can impede access for larger camera setups. Runs ~$84.1 open box — check the current price before buying.

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