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.
SKU: 106-157
1kg, this is the one of the lightest 45L camera bags on the market
Ultralight, waterproof Cordura ripstop fabric
Taped seams for rugged protection
Back panel zipper access with crushproof, removable camera insert (sold separately)
Ergonomic shoulder straps and waist belt for comfortable carry
Low fuss top closure works with and without brain
Stretch shoulder pockets for water bottles, phone, and snacks
Large outer stretch pockets for quickly stashing extra gear
Molded back panel for ventilated comfort
Removable Internal frame for better load carry
Camera clip attachment points on the waist belt and shoulder straps
Attachment loops for ice axe/trekking poles
Side straps for tripod, tent poles, and other long items
Expandable drawstring top closure adds 10L of storage
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.
SKU: 106-157
1kg, this is the one of the lightest 45L camera bags on the market
Ultralight, waterproof Cordura ripstop fabric
Taped seams for rugged protection
Back panel zipper access with crushproof, removable camera insert (sold separately)
Ergonomic shoulder straps and waist belt for comfortable carry
Low fuss top closure works with and without brain
Stretch shoulder pockets for water bottles, phone, and snacks
Large outer stretch pockets for quickly stashing extra gear
Molded back panel for ventilated comfort
Removable Internal frame for better load carry
Camera clip attachment points on the waist belt and shoulder straps
Attachment loops for ice axe/trekking poles
Side straps for tripod, tent poles, and other long items
Expandable drawstring top closure adds 10L of storage
“The ultimate pack for minimalist hikers with a camera.”
— Kraig Adams
Which Size Should You Get?
Not sure if you should get the Medium or the Large? All you need to do is measure your torso length. If you don’t know how to measure your torso length, grab a friend to help you measure and follow these tips:
Step 1
Grab some measuring tape or a piece of string and a ruler! Tilt your head forward and locate the highest bony bump at the base of your neck. This is your C7 vertebra—which is the top of your torso length.
Step 2
Tilt your head back up and place your hands on each side of your body to find the top of your hip bones— this center point along your spine is the iliac center and the bottom of your torso length.
Step 3
Have your friend measure the distance between the two points to find your torso length. If your torso length is over 18”, you’ll want the large. If it falls between 17-18.5”, get the Medium. And if it’s under 17”, know that we see you! We hope to introduce a Small size in the future.
Just 1kg with Ultralight Materials
From day hikes to overnights, this bag is designed to be ultralight and nimble. While traditional backpacking packs weigh 2-3kg, the MTN Light 45L backpack saves you 1kg of extra fabric weight you don't need to carry.
Total Weight: 2lbs, 6oz (1.08kg)
Ultralight, waterproof Cordura ripstop fabric.
Taped seams for rugged protection
Removable waist belt pocket and internal frame to shed ounces
Camera Ready
Quick camera access was one of the main considerations of the MTN Light Series. The backpack provides quick back-panel access for fast capture. Pack your own ICU or add the MTN Light Camera Insert for the perfect fit inside the bag. It carries up to a Canon 5D size camera body and 4 lenses.
Don't need the interior camera storage? Add the MTN Light Camera Loader for quick access to your camera at any point on the trail.
The Strohl Mountain Light 45L - Everything Bundle
Get all the Strohl Mountain Light products in one awesome bundle: - Mountain Light 45L Backpack - Mountain Light Camera Loader - Mountain Light Camera Insert
Whether backpacking, thru-hiking, or hitting the trail for a day trip, the MTN 45L has every feature to comfortably carry all your gear:
Sternum and waist straps for stability
Hydration bladder compatible
Side straps for tripods & hiking poles
Removable waist belt pocket for easy-access items
Shoulder stretch pockets for water bottles & phones
Molded back panel for ventilated comfort
Expandable drawstring top closure
Removable brain with quick-access pocket
Pack As You Like
The MTN Light 45L is designed for fast & light travel in the mountains. It's perfect for those 1-3 day treks depending on how dialed your kit is. The roll-top design let's you to fit more or less depending on your gear.
Pack in even more with the external pockets and attachment loops. The expandable drawstring top closure also adds 10L of storage when packed full.
Going even lighter? Remove the internal frame for day hikes and travel days to pack it down even smaller.
How To Pack The MTN Light 45L Backpack
“Its rare a pack achieves the perfect amount of portability and camera access when going off trail."
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