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.
Zippered back panel provides full access to camera gear
Top zippered panel provides quick access to camera gear
Top panel quick access and rear panel full-access to camera gear
Top and side grab handle
Canon R5+70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 15-35mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8, Flash
Sony Gripped A1+200-600mm f/5.6-6.3, 50mm f/1.2, 35mm f/1.4
Sony A1+24-70mm f/2.8, A1+16-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 35mm f/1.4, Flash
Sony A1+70-200mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, Flash
BackStory 15
BackStory 15
1–2 ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless bodies with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 2–5 additional lenses, a strobe, a 16” laptop, plus personal gear
1–2 ungripped DSLR or Mirrorless bodies with lens attached up to a 70–200mm f/2.8, 2–5 additional lenses, a strobe, a 16” 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.
Microfiber-lined exterior pocket for today’s plus-sized phones or sunglasses
Roomy front pocket for light layers and other personal items
Dedicated 16” laptop pocket and 10” tablet compartment
Tripod attachment on front secures a small or large tripod with deployable cup
Plush shoulder harness with removable sternum strap
Plush shoulder harness with removable sternum strap
Removable webbing waist belt
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 panel quick access and rear panel full-access to camera gear
BackStory 15
With every good story, there’s often a better backstory. The same is true with the BackStory 15 camera backpack.
With every good story, there’s often a better backstory. The same is true with the BackStory 15 camera backpack.
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BackStory 15

SKU: 720449

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$229.75
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The BackStory 15 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 16" 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 16” 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-repellant (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 ungripped DSLR body</li>
<li>or, Mirrorless System</li>
<li>16” laptop</li>
<li>70–200mm f/2.8 attached</li>
<li>2-5 additional lenses</li>
<li>Flash</li>
<li>Plus personal gear</li>
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<strong>Examples:</strong>
<li>Canon 5DMIV with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, 5DMIV with a 100mm f/2.8 macro attached, 70–200mm f/2.8, 600EXIIRT strobe and a 16” laptop</li>
</ul>

SPECIFICATIONS

  • <strong>Exterior Dimensions:</strong><br>
    11” W x 19.8” H x 7.5” D (28 x 50 x 19 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Internal Dimensions:</strong><br>
    10.6” W x 16.9” H x 5.25” D (27 x 43 x 13.3 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Laptop Pocket (fits up to 16" laptop):</strong><br>
    10.2” W x 15.7” H x 1.0” D (26 x 40 x 2.5 cm)<br><br>
    <strong>Weight:</strong><br>
    3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)

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IV
12/16/2022
Ibis V.
United States United States

This bag is a nice upgrade!

After looking for another bag to be as great as my Streetwalker... The Streetwalker 15 will definitely become a main bag whenever I need my Macbook to come along with my camera and lens. I love how organized the bag is along with the way I can reconfigure the inside compartments to fit my equipment. I wish the Backstory 15 had the ability to place a lock on the zippers of the top panel access, but other than that its a very solid bag!

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TB
11/20/2022
Tina B.
United States United States

Have I found the perfect bag?!

I've been using ThinkTank's Streetwalker for almost 10 years. It's traveled the world with me and I am still thoroughly impressed with its durability. The Streetwalker was perfect in the field but it didn't have space for my laptop. I worried that a bag big enough to carry a laptop would be too bulky when out shooting. I am delighted with my purchase of the BackStory 15. It holds my laptop and gear while traveling through airports. And when I head out to shoot the laptop sleeve becomes my filter holder. I'm also impressed with the easy access top compartment. It's a feature I didn't know I needed! Of course, the fit and finish of this bag is the high quality I expect from ThinkTank. I'm looking forward to another 10 years (or more!) of being a happy ThinkTank customer.

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BH
10/14/2022
Bill H.
United States United States

Worth a look

Needed to fit a Canon R6/100-500mm and 6d body with 24-105mm lens. All fits. Very secure. Worth a look if you need a comfortable on the back bag as I did.

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JB
03/10/2022
James B.
United States United States

BackStory15

Love my new photo back pack! Everything was well thought out when they designed this! I was able to use this as a personal bag on the airplane!

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K
10/30/2021
kozak
United States United States

Not as advertised

Couldn’t use backstory 15 bag. It was supposed to accommodate a 16” laptop, but I couldn’t fit my 15” MacBook Pro into it. So disappointing!

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