The BackStory’s rear-panel opening offers complete access to your gear while a top panel provides quick access to your camera and speeds your workflow.
Rear zippered panel provides full access to camera gear
Top zippered panel provides quick access to essential camera gear
A deep front compartment with zippered mesh pockets has ample room for personal gear, including a 10” tablet and 13" laptop
The BackStory’s rear-panel opening offers complete access to your gear while a top panel provides quick access to your camera and speeds your workflow.
Top panel quick access and rear panel full-access to camera gear
Canon R5+24-70mm f/2.8, R5, 15-35mm f/2.8, Flash
Sony A1+70-200mm f/2.8, A1, 24-70mm f/2.8, Flash
Fuji XT kit with one camera and seven lenses
1–2 ungripped cameras with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 1–3 additional lenses, a strobe, a 13” laptop, plus personal gear
1–2 ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless body with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 1–3 additional lenses, a strobe, a 13” laptop, plus personal gear
Nikon D750+70-200mm f/2.8, two additional lenses and a flash
1–2 ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless body with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 1–3 additional lenses, a strobe, a 13” laptop, plus personal gear
1–2 ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless body with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 1–3 additional lenses, a strobe, a 13” laptop, plus personal gear
Customizable divider system maximizes photo carry with two cushioned pillows that shape to your gear for secure protection
Main compartment pockets give you quick access to filters, batteries, cards, etc.
Dedicated 13” laptop pocket and 10” tablet compartment
Microfiber-lined exterior pocket for today’s plus-sized phones or sunglasses
Roomy front pocket for light layers and other personal items
Tripod attachment on front secures a small or large tripod with deployable cup
Plush shoulder harness with removable sternum strap
Removable webbing waistbelt
Luggage handle pass-through
Expandable water bottle pockets on both sides
Expandable water bottle pocket folds flat for a refined appearance.
Top compartment mesh pocket helps to organize small items
Locking YKK zippers (lock not included)
Seam-sealed rain cover included
Top and side grab handle
BackStory 13
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BackStory 13

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The BackStory 13 rear-panel opening offers complete access to your gear while a top panel provides quick access to your camera and speeds your workflow.

A deep front compartment with zippered mesh pockets has ample room for personal gear, including a 10” tablet and 13" laptop. And with its plush shoulder harness and removable waist belt, the BackStory is comfortable enough to wear all day.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Top panel quick access and rear panel full-access to camera gear
  • Dedicated 13” laptop pocket and 10” tablet compartment
  • Roomy front pocket for light layers and other personal items

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  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES

      <ul>
      <li>Microfiber-lined exterior pocket for today’s plus-sized phones or sunglasses</li>
      <li>Customizable divider system maximizes photo carry with two cushioned pillows that shape to your gear for secure protection</li>
      <li>Tripod attachment on front secures a small or large tripod with deployable cup</li>
      <li>Plush shoulder harness with removable sternum strap</li>
      <li>Removable webbing waist belt</li>
      <li>Luggage handle pass-through</li>
      <li>Top and side grab handle</li>
      <li>Expandable water bottle pockets on both sides</li>
      <li>Top compartment mesh pocket helps to organize small items</li>
      <li>Front pocket organizer and zippered mesh pocket keep essentials handy</li>
      <li>Main compartment pockets give you quick access to filters, batteries, cards, etc.</li>
      <li>Seam-sealed rain cover included</li>
      </ul>

  • MATERIALS

      <strong>Exterior:</strong>
      <ul>
      <li>Durable water-repellent (DWR) coating</li>
      <li>Polyurethane backed fabric for superior water-resistance</li>
      <li>500D 2-tone poly tech-weave</li>
      <li>YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers</li>
      <li>420D high-density nylon</li>
      <li>350G high-density nylon air-mesh</li>
      <li>Nylon webbing</li>
      <li>3-ply bonded nylon thread</li>
      </ul>
      <br><strong>Interior:</strong>
      <ul>
      <li>Stiffened closed cell foam dividers</li>
      <li>Polyurethane backed liner &amp; dividers</li>
      <li>210D nylon</li>
      <li>Super-Grip velex</li>
      <li>Hexa mesh</li>
      <li>High-density nylon microfiber</li>
      <li>2x polyurethane coated nylon 190T seam-sealed rain cover</li>
      <li>3-ply bonded nylon thread</li>
      </ul>

  • RETURN POLICY

      If you are not completely satisfied with our product, you can return it unused within 30-days for a full refund less shipping costs. Refunds will not be issued until the product is received and inspected to insure that it contains all the parts and is clean and unused. Note that we do not pay for shipping to have you return it to us.

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  • WARRANTY

      At Think Tank, we build our products for the daily impacts of travel and demands of working professionals over extended periods of time. We build many of our products with user replaceable parts to keep your bag going for years.

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WHAT FITS IN THIS BAG?

<ul>
<li>1-2 Standard camera bodies plus 1-3 additional lenses and a flash
<li>13” laptop</li>
<li>Up to a 70–200mm f/2.8 attached</li>
<li>Personal gear</li>
</ul>

SPECIFICATIONS

  • <strong>Exterior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    10.2” W x 16.9” H x 7.1” D (26 x 43 x 18 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Internal Dimensions:</strong><br>
    9.8” W x 14.2” H x 5” D (25 x 36 x 12.7 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Laptop Pocket (fits up to 13” laptop):</strong><br>
    9.1” W x 13.4” H x 1.0” D (23 x 34 x 2.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Weight:</strong><br>
    3.0 lbs (1.3 kg)

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MS
08/28/2022
Maria S.
United States United States

Sooo practical

Used for a trip to Europe as my carry on backpack. Took my camera with 3 lenses, plus tripod, travel docs, laptop, iPad, headphones, etc. it’s the perfect backpack, fits a lot, everything is secure and no need to pull camera or lenses out when going through security, jus leave the back open and that’s it!

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06/20/2022
Joseph B.
United States United States

Another win for ThinkTank

This is my second ThinkTank backpack - the first being the impressive Streetwalker Pro v2.0 - and after traveling with both in a variety of situations, I don't see myself switching to another company for future needs. This BackStory 13 is high quality and well-designed to fit various small configurations, along with some accessories. I purchased it as a more compact option for when I only need a one or two lens kit while never having to worry if it will fit in tight spaces (under small airline seats, for example), and the size lives up to my expectations. It will fit pretty much anywhere while still holding most two lens kits and accessories. For reference, I traveled this weekend with my Z6, Z 70-200 2.8 attached, Z 24-120, Z 1.4TC, a few batteries and cards, my 2022 iPad Pro 11" in keyboard case, and a few other small accessories and personal items thrown in. The single suggestion I'd make for future versions would be to include the plastic-encased netting on the inside pockets like on the Streetwalker Pro v2.0. Now that I've had that on the Streetwalker, the regular netting feels like it could tear more easily when putting sharper-edged things like spare batteries or card readers in those pockets, especially since they're tight pockets and anything that goes in pushes pretty hard against the netting. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this bag or future versions again if it meets size requirements for the kits you use.

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JF
07/10/2021
Jim F.
United States United States

Compact & Efficient

Depart tomorrow for summer adventures. Hiking to The Wave and White Pocket, then off to Morocco to travel by Camel and Hot Air Balloon. This pack, unlike my other 20 bags/packs, forces you to only bring what’s important. Canon 5DS, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, Zeiss 21mm prime, 13” macPro, Gitzo Carbon traveler and a Light L16 for backup. All ya Need!

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CB
05/12/2021
Chris B.
United States United States

Perfect Mothers Day Gift

My wife is using this with her new Nikon system and loves it. Nice looking bag.

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05/07/2021
Stacie
United States United States

Perfect size for daily use

I bought the Backstory 13 and the Everyday Backpack Zip (15L) by Peak Design so I could compare them side by side. I'm 5'3” and have been looking for a smaller backpack to carry my Canon 6d and one or two extra lenses. Both packs are well built, similar in size, and can be accessed from the top. I loaded each one with the camera body and 70-300 lens attached, an 85mm lens, a 24-105 lens, a phone, a few incidentals and an iPad. The PD was pretty stiff to open (both the material and the zippers) and readjusting the dividers was a little more difficult than the Backstory 13. Overall, it was fairly comfortable and had a lot of great features but one big drawback for me was that didn’t come with a waist belt. The weight of the gear adds up quickly and the belt helps take the weight off your shoulders and back. The Backstory 13 was noticeably more comfortable right away. It not only comes with more dividers but they’re easier to adjust. The opening at the top is far more convenient to access, the straps have thicker padding and it has a waist belt. Both packs are nice, but the Backstory 13 is more comfortable so I returned the PD pack.

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