Think Tank BackLight Long Lens Camera Backpack

The Think Tank BackLight Long Lens is a professional outdoor camera backpack engineered to carry and protect super-telephoto lenses. Its deep camera compartment accommodates select lenses as large as a 600mm f/4 or 800mm f/5.6 attached to a gripped camera body, including space for a compatible teleconverter or mount adapter.

Rear-panel access allows photographers to work directly from the upright backpack or open it while lying flat without placing the shoulder harness against dirt, mud, or wet ground. A supportive adjustable harness, generous personal storage, flexible tripod mounting, and included camouflage rain cover make it an excellent choice for wildlife, birding, sports, workshops, and photographic safaris.

⚡ Key Benefits

• Designed for professional super-telephoto lenses

• Fits select 600mm f/4 or 800mm f/5.6 lenses attached to a gripped body

• Rear-panel opening keeps the shoulder harness away from the ground

• Deep camera compartment accommodates lens hoods up to 8 inches in diameter

• Configurable for one long-lens setup or a large multi-camera kit

• Seven liters of front storage for personal and outdoor essentials

• Dedicated padded sleeve for a tablet up to approximately 13 inches

• Front and side tripod or monopod mounting

• Nine-point adjustable carrying harness

• Supportive padded waist belt with accessory attachment rail

• Breathable back panel with air channel and lumbar support

• Lockable YKK RC Fuse zippers

• Included Realtree camouflage rain cover

• Durable, water-resistant materials

Built for Super-Telephoto Lenses

The BackLight Long Lens is purpose-built for photographers carrying large professional lenses into the field. Depending on the exact camera, adapter, teleconverter, tripod foot, and L-bracket configuration, it can accommodate setups such as:

• 800mm f/5.6 with a gripped body

• 600mm f/4 with a gripped body

• 400mm f/4 with a gripped body

• 300mm f/2.8 with a gripped body

The deep camera compartment provides room for large lens hoods up to approximately 8 inches in diameter.

Flexible Interior Configuration

The fully adjustable divider system can be configured around one large telephoto lens and camera body using the included support pillows, lens yoke, hood collar, and body-wrap divider.

Alternatively, the backpack can carry a large professional camera kit with two gripped bodies attached to lenses, plus approximately two to six additional lenses or accessories depending on their size.

The deep compartment also supports vertical storage of longer lenses and stacked storage for smaller lenses.

Convenient Rear-Panel Access

The camera compartment opens from the side resting against your back. Equipment can be accessed while the backpack is upright or lying flat, allowing you to work directly from the bag without placing the shoulder straps and back panel against dirty or wet ground.

A strong 38mm aluminum hook provides additional security and helps prevent the camera compartment from opening accidentally when lifting a heavily loaded backpack.

Comfortable for Long Days Outdoors

A nine-point adjustable harness system helps distribute the weight of professional camera equipment. It includes:

• Adjustable load lifters

• Padded shoulder straps

• Adjustable sternum strap

• Quick-fit padded waist belt

• Lumbar support

• Breathable air-mesh back panel

• Ventilated central air channel

The supportive waist belt includes a webbing rail for attaching compatible Think Tank Modular accessories.

Seven Liters of Personal Storage

Front storage compartments provide approximately seven liters of additional capacity for personal and outdoor essentials such as:

• Lightweight jacket or extra layer

• Snacks and food

• Gloves

• Headlamp

• Chargers and cables

• Maps or guidebooks

• Small field accessories

An easily accessible front stuff pocket keeps frequently needed trail items within reach.

Tablet Storage

A dedicated padded sleeve accommodates a tablet up to approximately 13 inches, including select 13-inch iPad Pro models and similarly sized devices.

This compartment provides convenient storage for reviewing images, reference materials, navigation, or mobile editing in the field.

Front and Side Tripod Mounting

A tripod or monopod can be attached to either the front or side of the backpack. This flexibility allows photographers to choose the best position for balancing the load.

Two stretch side pockets can hold a tripod, monopod, water bottle, or other outdoor accessories. Compression straps with locking buckles help secure larger items.

Expandable Outdoor Carrying Options

Daisy chains on the front panel and shoulder straps provide additional attachment points for outdoor equipment. Dedicated loops can secure trekking poles or an ice axe, while side rails accept compatible accessory bags and Think Tank Modular components.

Ergonomic zipper pulls are designed to remain easy to operate while wearing gloves or working with cold fingers.

Professional Materials and Weather Protection

The BackLight Long Lens is constructed from durable 420D Dynatec and high-density nylon, with abrasion-resistant, lockable YKK RC Fuse zippers.

Exterior fabrics feature a durable water-repellent treatment and polyurethane-coated backing for improved water resistance. An included seamless Realtree camouflage rain cover provides additional protection in rain, dust, and changing outdoor conditions.

Ideal For

• Wildlife photographers

• Bird photographers

• Sports and action photographers

• Professional super-telephoto users

• Photographic safaris

• Nature workshops and expeditions

• Outdoor assignments

• Photographers carrying gripped camera bodies

• Canon, Nikon, and Sony professional systems

• Anyone transporting a large telephoto lens over significant distances

How It Compares

Compared with the Think Tank BackLight 18L

The BackLight 18L is smaller and lighter for standard camera systems and compact telephoto lenses. The BackLight Long Lens is substantially deeper and specifically designed for professional super-telephoto lenses, large hoods, and gripped camera bodies.

Compared with the Think Tank BackLight 26L

The BackLight 26L is an excellent general-purpose outdoor camera backpack with additional space for a laptop and personal gear. The Long Lens model is more specialized, with the depth and internal support required for lenses as large as a 600mm f/4 or 800mm f/5.6.

Compared with a Standard Camera Backpack

Most conventional camera backpacks cannot accommodate a professional super-telephoto lens attached to a gripped body. The BackLight Long Lens provides the necessary depth, structured support, and carrying harness for these larger and heavier combinations.

Compared with a Long-Lens Hard Case

A hard case offers excellent protection during vehicle or air transport, but the BackLight Long Lens is much easier to carry on trails, at sporting venues, and through locations where rolling a case is impractical.

Key Specifications

• Product: Think Tank BackLight Long Lens

• Manufacturer part number: 520378

• Capacity: 32 liters

• Personal-storage capacity: Approximately 7 liters

• Exterior dimensions: Approximately 9.5 × 24.75 × 8.5 inches

• Interior dimensions: Approximately 8.25–8.5 × 22.75 × 6.5–8 inches

• Tablet sleeve: Approximately 8.25 × 13.5 × 0.875 inches

• Tablet compatibility: Up to approximately 13 inches

• Weight: Approximately 4.8 pounds with accessories

• Access: Rear panel

• Maximum lens class: Select 600mm f/4 or 800mm f/5.6 configurations

• Maximum lens-hood diameter: Approximately 8 inches

• Tripod attachment: Front or side

• Harness: Nine-point adjustable system

• Primary exterior material: 420D Dynatec nylon

• Zippers: Lockable YKK RC Fuse

• Rain protection: Included Realtree camouflage rain cover

In the Box

• Think Tank BackLight Long Lens Camera Backpack

• Fully adjustable padded divider kit

• Two large plush support pillows

• Small camera-body pillow

• Padded lens yoke

• Padded lens-hood collar

• Full-width compartment divider

• Body-wrap divider

• Realtree camouflage rain cover

Complete Your Kit

Consider pairing this backpack with:

• Professional super-telephoto lens

• Gripped DSLR or mirrorless camera body

• Teleconverter or mount adapter

• Heavy-duty tripod

• Gimbal head

• Monopod

• Think Tank Modular accessories

• Memory-card wallet

• Spare camera batteries

• Lens-cleaning supplies

• Reusable water bottle

Why Buy From Cameragraphics?

Cameragraphics offers professional camera bags and carrying systems for wildlife, sports, nature, and outdoor photographers. Our experienced photographers can help determine whether your specific camera, super-telephoto lens, teleconverter, tripod foot, and accessories will fit comfortably and securely.

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