Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 25L) $149.95

yt.luo

Oct 28, 2025 06:58 AM

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Joined Nov 2017

yt.luoOct 28, 2025 06:58 AM

4 Posts

I recently bought this backpack and am now traveling with it. It is comfortable and I found the pockets very reasonable. It does run very hot (I was sweating like an animal in Osaka despite wearing linen shirt). and like many reviewers mention, it doesn't stand up on its own. the rain cover stored at the bottom of the pack makes the bottom uneven. If you don't mind those aspects it's a good pack.

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Eyetron

Oct 28, 2025 10:12 AM

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Joined Feb 2008

EyetronOct 28, 2025 10:12 AM

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I picked up the 30L version a couple weeks ago for this price. Personally I'm glad I didn't get anything smaller. I swapped out the insert for something a little smaller (still holds body + 2 or 3 lenses) and that put more room in the top stash area for personal items. With the default insert that top area doesn't hold very much (room for a lot of camera gear though). Maybe ok if you're solo but not much if you're hauling personal items with a family/kids.

Definitely a well made pack. Build quality is step above most other packs.

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mikespe

Oct 28, 2025 10:23 AM

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mikespeOct 28, 2025 10:23 AM

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Shimoda makes probably the best camera bag in the market!!! I own two of them (50l Action X and 40l Explorer) and even fully loaded they are so comfortable to wear! You definitely pay for the quality but two thinks you don't cheap out on...camera bags and tripods!

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Tuckin

Oct 28, 2025 03:51 PM

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TuckinOct 28, 2025 03:51 PM

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I can't speak for this bag but I just bought this one for $109 and like it:

https://a.co/d/5ijQx3L

The one in the listing doesn't appear to have a waist strap or sternum strap. The one I posted doesn't have a waist but I do like its pockets better

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QCwvGyFu

Oct 28, 2025 04:57 PM

874 Posts

Joined Nov 2005

QCwvGyFuOct 28, 2025 04:57 PM

874 Posts

been using this bag since i got it via their kickstarter campaign many years ago.

great bag for mirrorless gear. plus holds my 15" mac book air.

FrugalBrutal

Oct 28, 2025 05:56 PM

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Joined Sep 2007

FrugalBrutalOct 28, 2025 05:56 PM

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This is one fly Commander bag.

ChesterMcChin

Oct 28, 2025 10:40 PM

51 Posts

Joined Dec 2012

ChesterMcChinOct 28, 2025 10:40 PM

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when you make room for non equipment stuff, is it easy? can you fit a jacket and small umbrella up top?

moomoo4me

Oct 28, 2025 10:52 PM

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Joined Aug 2007

moomoo4meOct 28, 2025 10:52 PM

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Can you fit a non portable tripod on the side?

blackwinds

Oct 30, 2025 09:06 AM

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Joined Nov 2015

blackwindsOct 30, 2025 09:06 AM

51 Posts

Price is wrong

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craig1142

Oct 30, 2025 07:12 PM

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Joined Jun 2015

craig1142Oct 30, 2025 07:12 PM

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Did anyone actually get it for $150?

Eyetron

Oct 31, 2025 02:32 AM

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Joined Feb 2008

EyetronOct 31, 2025 02:32 AM

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Quote from blackwinds

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Price is wrong

Quote from craig1142

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Did anyone actually get it for $150?

I got the 30L for this price from B&H a couple weeks ago.

B&H deal zone is generally 24 hours. it's 48 hours from Fri-Sat since they're closed Saturday. Can be longer on various holidays too. if you go to their deal zone page you can see the timers

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Model Number:	520-182
Product SKU:	1799633

Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 25L) $149.95

$150

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