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product_id: 375681575
title: "Designs Explore v2 30 Backpack Photo Starter Kit (Army Green)"
price: "¥128441"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375681575-designs-explore-v2-30-backpack-photo-starter-kit-army-green
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region: Japan
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# Adjustable torso fit Lockable zippers Carry-on compliant Designs Explore v2 30 Backpack Photo Starter Kit (Army Green)

**Price:** ¥128441
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Elevate your travel game with the ultimate carry-on camera backpack!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Designs Explore v2 30 Backpack Photo Starter Kit (Army Green)
- **How much does it cost?** ¥128441 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375681575-designs-explore-v2-30-backpack-photo-starter-kit-army-green)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Fit Comfort:** Adjustable torso height with 3 settings ensures perfect ergonomic support for all-day wear.
- • **Secure & Smart Access:** Lockable zippers, hidden passport pocket, and dual side/rear access keep gear safe and accessible.
- • **Travel-Ready Carry-On:** Fits strict EU & Asian airline carry-on rules for seamless global adventures.
- • **Adventure-Ready Storage:** Dedicated tripod & water bottle pockets plus luggage pass-through for hands-free travel.
- • **Modular Camera Protection:** Includes medium Mirrorless V2 Core Unit for shockproof, tailored gear organization.

## Overview

The Shimoda Designs Explore V2 30 Backpack is a 30L, water-resistant, travel-optimized camera pack designed for mirrorless and compact DSLR users. It meets the strictest international carry-on standards, features lockable zippers, multiple access points, and an adjustable torso height for personalized comfort. Equipped with a modular camera insert and practical pockets for tripods and water bottles, it’s built to protect your gear and streamline your adventure, making it the perfect companion for professional creators on the move.

## Description

The Explore V2 30 is Shimoda's mid-size travel and landscape-specific adventure pack. Built for photographers who want to venture into demanding locations but also need to travel globally just to find the trail head. Its size meets the strictest EU and Asian carry-on regulations, so creators can ensure key photographic equipment makes it onboard. The E30 is sized for Mirrorless and compact DSLR camera users, and the pack is stocked with numerous travel smart features ensuring your adventures go as smooth as possible. Lockable zippers, a hidden passport pocket and a luggage pass-through handle compliment the adventure-driven comfort and durability. It’s all packaged in a sleek design bound to satisfy the pickiest of creators.

Review: Really great mid size bag. It fits my Fuji GFX100s (barely) - I used a dedicated larger bag that fit 6-7 Zeiss lenses and a 5d for years. But i wanted to lower the number of lenses and be able to fit a jacket, hat or maybe my drone. So I bought a Fuji GFX100s, 33-64mm and 100-200mm lens to start. These items do fit in the medium core unit but that’s about it as far as gear. If I take the strap out, my Fuji xf 56mm1.2 fits there and I can keep my Fuji xt3 with 18-55mm 2.8 zoom in the top zipped area for easy access if I want to bring two cameras. Eventually I will pick up a gf portrait lens and will either leave one of my zooms home or pick up an additional small core to make it all fit. Complaints would be unique to my situation, they might not mean much to you. I have a bigger mirrorless camera so the side access obviously doesn’t work for me. The filter spot on the side won’t fit the 105mm cpl I use with my lee filter kit, also the kit itself is now tossed in a top zipped area. Kind of don't like needing two separate areas for my lee big stopper, cpl, nd and other filters. However, I just ordered Shimoda Filter Wrap 150 that should solve this issue, but its another separate thing to purchase and to take up bag space. But the pros are great. Great company you love to support. Top quality zippers and materials. Moving the straps to medium is a bonus because you can make it fit how you like. I can stuff my drone or hat in the top if I want to. I like having a spot for my phone and water in the front. The removable waist strap and beautiful color on the inside are extra nice touches. Pretty much an awesome day pack. But I’m thinking of picking up an Shimoda Action 50 for when I travel and need to bring all the lenses, drone, GoPro and clothes. If I just had my xt3 or a small Sony and lenses this would be all I need. But a full frame dslr or medium format user like me might need more I room.
Review: Last bag you'll need - This is one awesome rucksack! The features are incredible, including thoughtful bits like security pocket, cover for the camera cube, additional pouches from the side pockets, two-way access at the top, side AND rear access for camera kit...the list goes on. I found my precious camera well protected in heavy rain. The shoulder and waist strap system would rival a mainstream rucksack manufacturer like Osprey. It's very comfortable and infinitely adjustable. There are clips and pockets and straps everywhere so there is always a place for your kit. I carry a Nikon Z6ii with wide, ultra -wide and 70-200mm lens. Along with filter rings and filters, tripod, charger, spares etc. It's more than big enough to take a days selection of gear into the wilderness, and still leave space for your raincoat, lunch and two bottles (using the side pockets pouches). Makes for a great daysack even if you're not carrying camera gear, if a little boxy! The camera cube comes with a cover with handle, making it easy to transfer gear and store it dust-free. Very, very well made high quality kit!

## Features

- INTERNATIONAL CARRY-ON COMPATIBLE AND TRAVEL FRIENDLY DESIGN – Designed to be the perfect travel partner, the Explore V2 30 water-resistant camera backpack meets the strictest EU and Asian Carry-On regulations and even fits under some airplane seats. It also features a luggage handle pass-through, lockable zippers, a base handle for easy 2-handed carry, a hidden passport pocket, and a quick dual-access document/book sleeve.
- MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS – The pack offers rear and side access options. The side opening is ideal for quick, under-the-arm access without completely removing the pack, and the anti-theft rear opening allows wide, unobstructed access to the bulk of your gear for less time-sensitive shooting situations.
- ADJUSTABLE TORSO HEIGHT – 3 height options with approximately 7.5 cm (3 in) of vertical adjustment allows the same backpack to fit short or tall — male or female — torso heights, ensuring a custom fit for everyone.
- MEDIUM MIRRORLESS V2 CORE UNIT MODULAR CAMERA INSERT INCLUDED – Core Units provide shockproof protection for Mirrorless, SLR and DSLR cameras and lenses, and they ensure a user never carries more padding and weight than necessary. A user can increase their layout options with two or more Core Units by stacking and shifting how they are placed in the pack.
- TRIPOD & WATER BOTTLE POCKETS – Quick-deploying pockets on both sides of the pack can be used to fit a water bottle, tripod or other outdoor equipment.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09HN16BJ1 |
| Age Range Description | All |
| Best Sellers Rank | #379 in Camera & Photo Case & Bag Accessories |
| Capacity Total | 30 Liters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (222) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Item Weight | 2 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 520-157 |
| Manufacturer | Shimoda |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.6 x 11.6 x 20.3 inches |

## Images

![Designs Explore v2 30 Backpack Photo Starter Kit (Army Green) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BA2IFk9xL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really great mid size bag. It fits my Fuji GFX100s (barely)
*by D***Y on May 28, 2022*

I used a dedicated larger bag that fit 6-7 Zeiss lenses and a 5d for years. But i wanted to lower the number of lenses and be able to fit a jacket, hat or maybe my drone. So I bought a Fuji GFX100s, 33-64mm and 100-200mm lens to start. These items do fit in the medium core unit but that’s about it as far as gear. If I take the strap out, my Fuji xf 56mm1.2 fits there and I can keep my Fuji xt3 with 18-55mm 2.8 zoom in the top zipped area for easy access if I want to bring two cameras. Eventually I will pick up a gf portrait lens and will either leave one of my zooms home or pick up an additional small core to make it all fit. Complaints would be unique to my situation, they might not mean much to you. I have a bigger mirrorless camera so the side access obviously doesn’t work for me. The filter spot on the side won’t fit the 105mm cpl I use with my lee filter kit, also the kit itself is now tossed in a top zipped area. Kind of don't like needing two separate areas for my lee big stopper, cpl, nd and other filters. However, I just ordered Shimoda Filter Wrap 150 that should solve this issue, but its another separate thing to purchase and to take up bag space. But the pros are great. Great company you love to support. Top quality zippers and materials. Moving the straps to medium is a bonus because you can make it fit how you like. I can stuff my drone or hat in the top if I want to. I like having a spot for my phone and water in the front. The removable waist strap and beautiful color on the inside are extra nice touches. Pretty much an awesome day pack. But I’m thinking of picking up an Shimoda Action 50 for when I travel and need to bring all the lenses, drone, GoPro and clothes. If I just had my xt3 or a small Sony and lenses this would be all I need. But a full frame dslr or medium format user like me might need more I room.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Last bag you'll need
*by A***R on October 21, 2024*

This is one awesome rucksack! The features are incredible, including thoughtful bits like security pocket, cover for the camera cube, additional pouches from the side pockets, two-way access at the top, side AND rear access for camera kit...the list goes on. I found my precious camera well protected in heavy rain. The shoulder and waist strap system would rival a mainstream rucksack manufacturer like Osprey. It's very comfortable and infinitely adjustable. There are clips and pockets and straps everywhere so there is always a place for your kit. I carry a Nikon Z6ii with wide, ultra -wide and 70-200mm lens. Along with filter rings and filters, tripod, charger, spares etc. It's more than big enough to take a days selection of gear into the wilderness, and still leave space for your raincoat, lunch and two bottles (using the side pockets pouches). Makes for a great daysack even if you're not carrying camera gear, if a little boxy! The camera cube comes with a cover with handle, making it easy to transfer gear and store it dust-free. Very, very well made high quality kit!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super comfortable camera bag!
*by C***K on December 28, 2022*

I purchased the explore v2 35L after trying out the F-stop ajna and loka (similar size range). The two f-stop bags fit horribly for my body type (6'3" with longer torso than average I guess). The ajna actually maxed out on strap length for the shoulder straps and still didn't fit comfortably. The Loka did not hug my back well when fit as good as possible. The explore on the other hand is one of the most comfortable bags I've owned (only the Osprey Atmos bag has been better). The straps being as wide as they are adds a level of comfort I was not expecting. The ICU was difficult to configure, especially with the side loading option being used. It was interesting that the f-stop ICU was really easy to setup with the same gear. The shimoda ICU is much more ridged and the dividers have more velcro (difficult to move/install but ridged in use). Getting the ICU in and out of the bag is not super easy either. If I need to get this out at the airport for instance I can imagine it would take a few min. I used the peak design camera clip on the strap and found it to be a bit less comfortable than usual and because of my heigh and the width of the straps the camera sits higher than I like on my shoulder. It is still usable in that way but not ideal. The material and pockets just seem way nicer and better made than the f-stop counterparts. The light color interior makes it easier to spot items. The green color is very nice in person. The look seems more professional. I'm enjoying the bag a lot and would for sure recommend it against others I've tried!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*