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Shiny Laminated Solid Stem Print Backpack Matte laminated backpack in the 'Solid Stem' print with leather trims and double sided webbing adjustable backpack straps (max length 82cm). Contrast coloured zip access into main bag with a fully lined zip pocket on front. Inside details include sand Linear Stem jacquard lining, small leather logo card holder pocket, zip pocket, elasticated key chain and mobile slip pocket . Webbing grab handles (length 27cm) allows the bag to be carried as a tote. PVC Matt laminated Cotton canvas with 100% leather trims. Lining 55% Polyester, 45% Cotton. Dimensions (in): H35cm x W26cm x D10cm / Handle Length: 27cm / Product Code: 16AESLD195 Midnight - out of stock Back to previous pageWhen we’re traveling with our filmmaking gear, safety is our top priority. The thought of anything damaging our cameras and lenses is beyond terrifying. At the same time, we don’t want to break our backs lugging heavy cases around. That’s why we were excited to test out Manfrotto’s new Advanced Travel Backpack.

Designed to carry both camera gear and personal belongings, this backpack is aimed at DSLR filmmakers and photographers on the go. The Advanced Travel Backpack, which received a prestigious European Red Dot design award, is built to be both sleek and sturdy. At first glance, the pack doesn’t scream “Look, everyone! backpacking enchanted valleyI’m carrying expensive camera gear!”, which is ideal for keeping a low profile while traveling. backpack tog 24The pack’s durable nylon exterior looks and feels like it would hold up to years of use without suffering from any major wear and tear. hot topic black butler backpackA specially applied water-repellent coating keeps the pack resistant to moisture, and a fold-out rain/dust cover is also included for additional protection from the elements.mcm backpack cheapest

With external dimensions measuring 18.9’’ high by 11.81’’ long by 9.06” wide, it’s large enough to carry your essential gear without being oversized or bulky. It also meets the current requirements for airline carry-on luggage (but with requirements always changing, it’s always best to confirm before boarding).top 10 vakantiebestemmingen backpack The pack is divided into two main compartments: a top section for personal items and a bottom section for equipment. best diaper bags tripletsThe gear section is designed to accommodate a DSLR with an attached lens, two additional lenses, and other various accessories of your choosing. Most standard lenses should fit nicely, but you’ll obviously need to leave your 5200mm super telephoto lenses at home. The modular section dividers can be adjusted or removed as needed, and the entire section is easily accessed by a convenient side zipper.

The pack features several internal and external zippered pockets for smaller items like memory cards and filters, along with a dedicated rear pocket sized to carry a 13” laptop.  An extendable padded side pocket is designed for carrying Manfrotto’s Befree tripod or other travel tripods of similar size (up to 15.75” in height). The adjustable hanging straps on the front of the pack are also ideal for transporting tripods. We loaded up our Advanced Travel Backpack with a DSLR and an attached lens, along with two additional mid-sized lenses, several memory cards, extra batteries, a laptop, chargers, and connector cords. We would have liked to have the option to divide the top personal compartment into smaller sections in case we needed to carry an additional camera body or lenses, but we were still very satisfied with the amount of interior space. Overall, all of our gear packed in nicely and felt safe and secure, thanks to the pack’s generous interior padding. Even when fully loaded with gear, the backpack was very comfortable to wear.

The straps and back area have a generous amount of padding, and the optional waist and chest straps help to distribute the weight evenly for longer wear. Whether you’re strolling through the city or trekking through the jungle for hours on end, this pack will carry your gear without straining your back and shoulders. If you’re a DSLR filmmaker or photographer looking for a compact, dependable bag solution, we would recommend the Manfrotto Advanced Travel backpack. The pack retails for about $150 USD and is available in black, blue, brown, and grey. Click here to enter our Advanced Travel Backpack giveaway (ends February 22, 2016)Researchers from Auburn University created a remote control for dogs that is worn like a backpack, pictured If you need to take Fido for a walk but can't be bothered, there could soon be solution - a canine remote control. Researchers from Auburn University in Alabama have created the device that is worn by the dog as a backpack. It can vibrate and make specific noises that the the creature has been trained to respond to.

The pack was designed for police dogs, guide dogs, as well as animals on search and rescue missions and tests have shown it to be accurate in 97 per cent of cases.The makers have not confirmed whether such a gadget will one day be available for pet owners however.Mechanical engineers Jeff Miller and David Bevly from the university wanted to develop an 'autonomous' controller that could guide a dog from one location to another. The backpack consists of a microprocessor, wireless radio and a GPS unit. When an owner presses a button on a handheld remote control, signals are sent to the microprocessor. Built-in software then identifies the command and makes the backpack respond in a predetermined way. For example, when the owner wants the dog to move left or right, it can send audio cues that the dog has been trained to respond to. Similarly, the pack can vibrate to make the animal stop or go. Miller and Bevly call this an 'attitude and heading reference system' and said: 'Experimental studies have already been performed on the ability of a human to command a K-9.'The results from this current work has revealed that dogs can be trained to obey audible direction-oriented commands relayed over long distances consistently and reliably for relatively lengthy periods of time with little to no human contact or intervention.''

An eventual goal of the work would be to not only guide the canine to a predetermined location, but also to be able to recognise when a canine detects something of interest. The backpack, pictured, consists of a microprocessor, wireless radio and a GPS unit. When an owner presses the remote control, signals are sent to the microprocessor. Built-in software then identifies the command and issues audio cues or vibrations that the dog has been trained to respond to 'For example, the canine could demonstrate some known response (walking in a circle or sitting down) upon detecting narcotics.'Last year, researchers from North Carolina State connected a cockroach to a processor that could be controlled using a remote. It involved embedding a low-cost, light-weight chip with a wireless receiver and transmitter onto a Madagascar hissing cockroach. Weighing 0.7 grams, the cockroach backpack also contains a microcontroller that 'monitors the interface between the implanted electrodes and the tissue to avoid potential