Think Tank Photo Summer Sale 2017

I've been loving my new Streetwalker Roller Backpack by ThinkTankPhoto that I'll be reviewing later this year. However, before I do that I wanted to share some good news - ThinkTank is having a sale!

Click here to see what they have on sale while supplies last. CLICK HERE to see my reviews of ThinkTank camera bags and back packs!

Enjoy,

Ron

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Black Friday Deals 2016

50% Off Topaz Labs Complete Collection

use code “BLACKFRIDAY16” to save 50% off the complete collection or finish your collection at 50% off
This only happens once a year, so don't miss it - it will not be cheaper than this!

See my review of this product

This offer expires on Midnight November 30th Central Time

Trey Ratcliff Stuck In Customs 25% Off Deal

25% off all of Trey's eBooks, presets and tutorials
The biggest sale I've seen from Trey ever

See my review of this product

This offer expires on Nov 28, 2016 at Midnight

Apple Black Friday Deals at B&H

Best deals of the year on Apple products

These are awesome - check it out!

Some items are lame, others are awesome - the deals are always legit though!

Think Tank Photo annual holiday sale

Best deals you will see in 2016
When I ask my contacts at ThinkTank to do a sale or a deal for my readers they always tell me "we don't do sales or discounts", so this is as close as they'll ever get - and it doesn't suck!

See my review of this product

This offer expires on Dec 31, 2016 or while supplies last

Amazon Black Friday Camera & Photo Deals

Non-stop random deals

Perfectly Clear Black Friday Sale

$50 off

See my review of this product

This offer expires on November 28, 2016

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NOTE: ALL OFFERS are subject to change without notice.

I hate posting deals on the blog, but it's honestly how this blog is funded. This time of year I am flooded with deals and try to keep most of best ones contained to my deals newsletter , but around Black Friday, Christmas and the New Year I try to do a few extra deal posts to keep you informed. If you hate these, just check out the index or archive to the right on the desktop web browser (or the reviews tab on mobile) to get to the stuff you are really interested in.

Ron 

ThinkTankPhoto Holiday Sale with free gift & free shipping

My friends at Think Tank Photo only do any noteworthy sales event once a year, and that time has finally come. They have announced two holiday special offers on their award-winning camera bags. The first is their Outlet Center, which is full of huge discounts.  The second, through December 31^st whenever you buy a Think Tank rolling camera bag you will receive Road Warrior Kit for free. 

The Road Warrior Kit features 10 Red Whips cable ties, a Cable Management 10 pouch, an AA Battery Holder and a Travel Pouch. That’s $54.50 worth of accessories FREE!  Click here to see the accessories page to learn more about these.

Don’t forget, Think Tank you will also receive a free gift when you use my links, as well as free shipping. 

Happy holidays,
Ron

Where to Buy?

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REVIEW: ThinkTankPhoto Airport Navigator

Airport Navigator offer compact portability while handing heavy loads

The Airport Navigator is a mini roller with a design that allows you to access your gear two separate ways as shown here:

Unique to this bag is the open from the top and front design

Access from the top can be very handy when you are in a hurry as shown here:

Top entry means you can get to your cameras quickly

Despite its size, you can hold a lot of gear too as shown here when opened from the "side" which is traditionally how you access camera bags:

When laying the bag down, you can open it as you traditionally would other bags

What's also need about this bag is that it was purposely designed to ride on top of other larger bags as shown here:

Another nice feature about this bag is that it piggybacks nicely
on other bags like the Airport International

Video - A Peek Inside

Here's a closer look that offers more detail than the photos on the web:

Conclusion

This is a cool bag because it offers the arm and shoulder saving rollers when you have the luxury to roll the bag, but you can pick it up and throw it on your shoulder when ground conditions (i.e., gravel, cobblestone, steps, etc...) prohibit rolling.

It's a small bag, but it can hold a surprising amount of gear. What's more, if you don't mind taking two bags (especially when you have a 2nd person travelling with you), you can use this as your day bag while having your full kit stored in a bigger bag.

For some it will be the one and only bag you need and for others who can absorb the cost of a dual roller bag setup (especially those with travelling assistants) it offers that extra space you need while still fitting nicely in the overhead compartment of the plane.

With excellent zippers, rollers and shoulder strap, I have no reservations about recommending this bag for those with a need for a bag of this size.

Where to Buy? (SPECIAL OFFER)

NOTE: When you use my links below and make a purchase for $50 or more you are eligible for a free gift at checkout.

CLICK HERE to learn more or buy the ThinkTankPhoto Airport Navigator today.

CLICK HERE for more information the full line up of airport series bags and/or refer to this chart:

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• Airport International v3 Review
• ThinkTankPhoto Airport HeliPak for DJI Phantom Quadcopter (Special Offer)
• DJI Phantom 4 First Look
• MindShift Gear Rotation 180° - Hiking Camera Backpack by TTP’s sister company
• MindShift Gear Panorama Rotation 180° – Smaller but improved
• COMPARISON: Variable Neutral Density Filters (Singh-Ray, B+W, Hoya, Tiffen & Bower)
• What Plug-ins should I buy? [Updated Dec 10, 2015]
• Which Printer Should I Buy? Epson or Canon?
• Ron's Recommendations
• Printing Series

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REVIEW: ThinkTankPhoto Airport International v3.0 (Special Offer)

ThinkTankPhoto Airport International v3.0

Whenever I travel and need to bring a lot of gear, my favorite bag for the task has been my ThinkTankPhoto Airport Security v1 bag that I picked up in 2010. It's been to Europe, Asia and quite a few places in North America on tiny puddle jumper planes to the biggest commercial aircraft in the skies. To say that I love this bag is an understatement, but it's quite big and new aircraft are offering smaller overhead storage. To address this need, Think Tank Photo has created a new International bag that is designed to fit in the overhead bin on most commercial planes both foreign and domestic, while still holding quite a bit of gear.

Here's an example of two pro bodies and some really big lenses that fit quite comfortably in this bag:

It's large enough for really big lenses and pro bodies

Here's another example that's closer to what I do with my bag where the biggest lens is the 70-200 and there's a ton of other gear along for the ride:

You can also just hold a lot of normal size gear too

Realistically this is a great size that should meet the needs of most travel photographers, and if you are like me I keep my chargers in my clothes bag so that'd easily allow for another lens or flash.

Here's a crude video designed to just show you the default configuration and give you a better sense for the quality than what you see in online photos:

Conclusion

My favorite feature of my Airport Security v1 was the fact that it had a backpack strap so I could carry it on my back when rolling it wasn't practical (I.e., gravel, cobblestone roads, and stairs at some airports and train stations in Asia & Ireland). Sadly backpack straps have been removed from ALL Airport series bags, so I'll have to stick with my old bag if I want that feature, so I don't consider this a suitable bag to upgrade to if you have the older ones.

With that said, the quality of this bag appears to be greater than my old bag which is saying a lot as I have ZERO damage from a bag that has enough flights that it could earn Gold status on Delta and United on its own. If you are looking for a good roller bag that can stand a beating, rolls smooth as silk even when loaded with 50+ lbs of gear, and one that will fit nicely in an overhead bin (when inserted per the flight attendants instructions) then this is it. These are great bags that have been improved and are SIGNIFICANTLY better built than any piece of luggage I've ever purchased from a department store. For that reason, I can HIGHLY recommend this bag.

Where to Buy? (SPECIAL OFFER)

NOTE: When you use my links below and make a purchase for $50 or more you are eligible for a free gift at checkout.

CLICK HERE to learn more or buy the ThinkTankPhoto Airport International v3.0 today.

CLICK HERE for more information the full line up of airport series bags and/or refer to this chart:

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• ThinkTankPhoto Airport HeliPak for DJI Phantom Quadcopter (Special Offer)
• DJI Phantom 4 First Look
• MindShift Gear Rotation 180° - Hiking Camera Backpack by TTP’s sister company
• MindShift Gear Panorama Rotation 180° – Smaller but improved
• COMPARISON: Variable Neutral Density Filters (Singh-Ray, B+W, Hoya, Tiffen & Bower)
• What Plug-ins should I buy? [Updated Dec 10, 2015]
• Which Printer Should I Buy? Epson or Canon?
• Ron's Recommendations
• Printing Series

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REVIEW: TTP Streetwalker Pro vs Glass Taxi (UPDATED: Nov 20, 2016)

In 2008, my favorite backpack company released a bag series called the Streetwalker, and as of 2016 the Pro version is still my favorite bag!. This series comes in three varieties:

1. Streetwalker - 2 lbs and 9.5” W x 17” H x 6”D - Simple and compact
2. Streetwalker Pro - 2.6 lbs and 10”W x 17.5” H x 7.5” D - Slightly larger in between a full size and small backpack - this is my favorite size!
3. Streetwalker HD - 3.8 lbs and 11.5” W x 19” H x 8.5” D - Full size backpack with room for a 15" laptop

In this article I'm going to compare the Streetwalker Pro with the Glass Taxi that I loved in the days before the Streetwalker series existed.

As a point of reference my Glass Taxi is 2 lbs and 17” H x 8.5” W x 9.5” D. Officially ThinkTankPhoto states that the Streetwalker series is not a replacement for the Glass Taxi, but rather a different offering. In addition, size and weight wise the basic Streetwalker is most like the Glass Taxi, but since I use my Glass Taxi so much and long for a little extra space I decided to step up to the Streetwalker Pro.

The first thing I noticed when I got the Streetwalker Pro was that it was light and super deep (2" deeper than my Glass Taxi). I've tried to show the difference in the photo of both bags below with my Glass Taxi in the front, but it is hard to get the full impact from just a photo.

However when loading the Streetwalker Pro I noticed that my 1DX Mark II  (and previously my 1D X and 1D Mark IV) fit very comfortably in the bag even with the L-bracket on (something that was a challenge in the Glass Taxi). From the moment I got it back in 2008, it immediately became my favorite backpack and it is to this day. My Glass Taxi  for a few years and then eventually was given to a friend as I never had a need for it after getting the Streetwalker series, but then again I didn't own any huge prime lenses which is what its really designed for.

Inside I found the the dividers are much thinner than those used in pre-2008 ThinkTankPhoto bags I've owned. I've always considered the dividers and zippers to be the best features of these bags, so a change was a little concerning. However, I quickly discovered that the thin versions seem to work almost as well and have the added benefit of creating more space in the bag (always a plus). That said, I wish the old thicker dividers would come back.

One really great thing I noticed about the interior is that it finally has good pockets! As you can see on the right hand side in the picture above it now has two big nice zipper pouches versus the one useless velcro pouch in the Glass Taxi. The same holds true for the exterior - there's tons of wonderful pockets with places to hold pens, model releases, keys, and so much more. This is one place where the Streetwalker Pro is a clear winner!

Just like all other TTP bags, the added rain protection for a heavy storm comes in the form of a "shower cap" design but it has nothing built-in.

From the exterior the new huge size pockets (show below) and the big pockets on the front (shown at the beginning of this article) make the Streetwalker Pro a very desirable bag to own. I've always found you can't have enough pockets, and this is one bag where I've got more than I need (for now) and that's a good thing!

Conclusion

I’ve been using my Streetwalker Pro since 2008 and I love it. Over the long-haul I stopped using the Glass Taxi for anything but large glass. In fact, even in November 2016, my Streetwalker Pro is often my “go to” bag when I need to carry a lot in a compact bag.

My bag has held up well and the only issue I had with it was the zipper sticking on the turn (due to the glide angle, not a zipper issue) which has been addressed in all models since shortly after I got mine in 2008.

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REVIEW: ThinkTankPhoto Airport HeliPak for DJI Phantom Quadcopter (Special Offer)

Airport HeliPak for DJI Phantom Quadcopter

When I made my investment in my DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter I was worried about damaging it while flying. After seeing all of the parts on it I knew it was more likely to be damaged in transit than via a airborne incident! This is why I immediately reached out to my friends at ThinkTankPhoto to see if they had a bag that would help transport it and some additional camera gear safely without killing my back.

They did, and the result is this fantastic bag they call the Airport HeliPak. Here's a three minute overview of how this bag works and what you might want to store in it:

Conclusion

I've been using my bag for a few months now and love it. It's got fantastic shoulder and weight belts that make it comfortable to wear for extended hikes, and the handles are great when loading and unloading from the car or plane.

Since the interior uses the traditional TTP Velcro design, you could easily remove or add dividers to get the configuration you like, or simply remove them all to use it as a clothes backpack. The final choice is yours, so I highly recommend this bag for photographers looking to carry more than just their drone!

Where to learn more or order?   (SPECIAL OFFER)

Click here to learn more and get a special gift with any order of $50 or more.

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• Full list of my ThinkTankPhoto review's and special offer
• DJI Phantom 4 First Look
• MindShift Gear Rotation 180° - Hiking Camera Backpack by TTP’s sister company
• MindShift Gear Panorama Rotation 180° – Smaller but improved
• COMPARISON: Variable Neutral Density Filters (Singh-Ray, B+W, Hoya, Tiffen & Bower)
• What Plug-ins should I buy? [Updated Dec 10, 2015]
• Which Printer Should I Buy? Epson or Canon?
• Ron's Recommendations 
• Printing Series 

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Think Tank Photo Retrospective 6 Shoulder Bag and Production Manager 50 (Free Gift Offer)

Think Tank Photo Retrospective in Leather Sandstone

Think Tank Photo bags have a great reputation for being well built, durable with excellent designs, but often times they only come in a plain black design. The retrospective was one of the first bags to bring some character to the Think Tank Photo line up, so it makes sense that they’d use this bag to take it to the next level with this cool new leather sandstone design.

If you like the Urban Disguise series, then you’ll love the retrospectives as it’s a more stylish alternative. 

Think Tank Photo Production Manager 50

If you are like me and shoot on location – especially with studio gear – then you’ve probably already heard of the Logistics Manager. I love mine and use it whenever I have to pack the studio gear to go, but for as big as it is I still find myself having to carry at least one more bag (usually my Airport Security roller bag). Well now the mother of all Think Tank Photo bags, the Think Tank Photo Production Manager 50 offers a one bag to rule them all solution that would make Tim Taylor proud!

This won’t be a bag that you stuff in a SMART car, but for serious shooters carrying serious gear, this is a great solution to toss into the back of your SUV.

The Production Manager 50 is a monster, designed to hold C-stands, multiple flash heads, power packs, monoblocks, softboxes, and light-stands.  What it used to take two people to transport, you can now do by yourself.

Conclusion

I’ve been using Think Tank Photo bags since 2007 and travelled with them overseas many times. These bags take a beating, but my gear has always been safe and secure inside them. With great zippers that have never failed me under over packing situations, and smooth wheels that are a blessing when running to catch trains, planes and taxis. I highly recommend any bag from Think Tank Photo, so I’m excited about the release of these new bags.

Where to order – Free Gift Offer

Click here to learn more about Think Tank Photo bags and enjoy a special offer when you use my links.

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ThinkTankPhoto & Mindshift Product Reviews and Special Offer Details

*** NOW WITH FREE FEDEX GROUND SHIPPING ***

From the start of this blog in 2008 I have been a big supporter of Think Tank Photo bags because I believe them to be the best bags on the market – PERIOD! However, there’s still plenty of people who believe that competitors bags are just as good, but I’ve tried a lot of bags and the first failure point for most competing bags is the zipper. Here’s a good video that talks about their zippers:

and here my story about why zippers really matter.

Yes, it's true that some other brands also use YKK zippers, but the other part of the equation is a combination of the size of the zipper (yes, bigger is better) and the material it's sewn on. It’s subtle, but I’ve seen bags with the tiny YKK zipper that was asked to do to much and it failed, but more often I’ve seen the zipper stay in tact but the material it was attached to ripped.

You’ve got to get all of these things right to make a great bag, and much more that only comes from knowing how real photographers are going to use your gear. This is a company of photographers making products for photographers, so they’ve got that part down pat.

Free Gift for readers of this blog!

When you place any order over $50 (see below), you’ll get your choice of a FREE gift bag. The choices change, but as of November 2016 here’s what’s being offered:

And all you have to do is  click my links or the photo above, and you’ll automatically be prompted to choose your free gift when you’ve add an item worth $50 or more to your cart.

Ron’s Think Tank Photo reviews

My favorite TTP/Mindshift bags ranked:

1. StreetWalker Pro has been my go to bag since 2008 for all of my local shoots and short trips when I’m packing light (although I”ve stuffed 40 pounds of gear into mine more than once).
   
2. Airport International v3.0 - The best roller bag on the market that is designed to fit in the overhead bin of planes worldwide (as of 2016).
   
3. Think Tank Photo TurnStyle 20 – The Ultimate sling bag and super lightweight
   
4. MindShift Gear Rotation 180° – THE Hiking Camera Backpack
   
5. Think Tank Photo Modular Components V2.0 – Brilliant for sports or crowds. The ultimate photojournalist setup & great when you have to run!
   
6. Think Tank Photo Logistics Manager – the ultimate I gotta move a lot of $hit bag, and my go to choice when the studio gear has to be transported.

Think Tank Photo reviews on this site:

• Airport Acceleration, Artificial Intelligence 17, Camera Straps & Support Straps
• Airport Commuter (vs StreetWalker HardDrive)
• Airport Security v2.0
• Airport 4-Sight
• AirStream
• Airport HeliPak
• Airport International v3.0
• Airport Navigator (coming soon - contact me if you can't wait)
• Airport TakeOff
• City Walker 10
• Digital Holster
• Hydrophobia 70-200 Camera Rain Cover
• Logistics Manager
• Mirrorless Mover 
• Modular Components V2.0
• My 2nd Brain Collection – this is AWESOME for your phone, laptop and tablet!
• Perception Pro (coming soon - contact me if you can't wait)
• Retrospective 20
• Shape Shifter
• Sling-O-Matic
• StreetWalker Pro vs Glass Taxi
• StreetWalker HardDrive (vs Airport Commuter)
• TurnStyle™ 10 & 20
• Urban Disguise Series (v2.0 Up)

MindShift reviews:

• MindShift Gear Rotation 180° - Hiking Camera Backpack by TTP’s sister company
• MindShift Gear Panorama Rotation 180° – Smaller but improved
  

Disclaimer

I may make a commission if you make a purchase using links found in this article. Please support this blog by returning here and using the link on this page whenever you order Think Tank Photo products (even if you don’t want the free gift)!

FREE ThinkTankPhoto Shoulder Harness with Urban Disguise bags until May 15th

My friends at Think Tank Photo, who are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary, have announced a special offer.  Whenever you order one of their Urban Disguise Shoulder bags between now and May 15^th you will receive a Shoulder Harness V2.0 backpack harness by mail for free. 

This harness is pretty cool because it easily converts your shoulder bag into a backpack.  It’s great for freeing up your hands to sprint through airports for flights, for example.

To take advantage of this special offer, simply order the Urban Disguise bag of your choice and download and submit the online form.  Think Tank will ship your new harness right out.  And, don’t forget that by using my special URL you will receive a free gift from Think Tank with your order as well as free shipping.

CLICK HERE to see my last Urban Disguise bag review, or click here to see all of my ThinkTankPhoto product reviews and special offer.

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• MindShift Gear Reviews: House of Cards and Filter Nest & Hive Mini

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MindShift Gear Reviews: House of Cards and Filter Nest & Hive Mini

My friends at MindShift Gear make some super durable and lightweight camera bags for hikers, but they also make some great accessories. Even if you are a couch potato, you can appreciate the value in having accessories that help you keep track of your stuff while still being super lightweight. In this article and the video below I discuss some of the accessories I’ve tried and love from my friends at MindShift Gear.

Check out the video above to see these products in action, but don’t forget to read the article for a special offer!

House of Cards Memory Card Wallet

MindShift Gear House of Cards (Closed Front View)

This is a super lightweight and compact memory card holder that holds up to 6 CF cards and 3 SD cards at the same time as shown below:

Holds 6 CF and 3 SD cards

If you’ve used the Think Tank Photo Pixel Pocket Rocket then this is basically a super lightweight equivalent that is a row smaller and uses an elastic band instead of Velcro to keep itself closed. It’s pretty self explanatory and works great in real life applications. The handy tether shown below is great for clipping this inside your back so you can get to it quickly. The orange colors also make it super easy to find.

House of Cards Business card/identification window (back)

Special Offer

In celebration of spring, between now and May 15, 2015 when you order one of their award-winning rotation backpacks you will receive for free a House of Cards CF/SD card holder.  To partake of this special offer, click on the backpack of your choice and look for the headline reading “Purchase any MindShift Gear backpack and receive a free House of Cards via mail-in form!” Order your backpack, click on the link, follow the instructions on the form, and MindShift will mail you the House of Cards.

Click here to learn more about the House of Cards and get a link to the rebate form!

Don’t care about weight for your memory card holder? You can also get any of the following FREE for a limited time with your order of $50 or more from ThinkTankPhoto when you use my blog links:

Modular Pixel Pocket Rocket

Limited Edition Pixel Pocket Rocket

Pixel Pocket Rocket™

Filter Nest Mini

Filter Nest Mini

A variable neutral density filter and circular polarizer are the main filters that no landscape photographer should be without, but the cases these come in can be kind of bulky. What’s more, these things are expensive and it’s kind of common to have a set for two different filter rings (77mm and 82mm for me).

Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep all these filters together and do it in a way that both protected them and didn’t add much weight to your bag? MindShift Gear thought so and created this handy case with color dividers that helps you do just that.

Of course, when I first heard about this I thought – why on Earth would I use that? After a moment I stopped and thought about the fact that my polarizer cases look nearly identical to each other as do my variable neutral density (VND) filters so the common mistake I seem to always have is grabbing the wrong size at the wrong time. What’s more, my polarizer cases are more fragile and a pain to open than my VND’s (which from Singh-Ray are effectively a single filter version of this), so I found myself liking having them all together with fast access.

I realize this might not be for everyone, but if you are the type of person that likes to keep your stuff organized and easy to access, then you’ll enjoy this product.

Click here to learn more.

Filter Hive Mini

Filter Hive Mini

In addition the filters above, I’m still one of those rare landscape shooters who carry’s gradient neutral density filters to deal with those situations where I really new two exposures in the filed and I want to do it right in-camera rather than relying on HDR after the fact. I also know plenty of photographers who swear by Lee Filters for all their neutral density needs, so given their premium price and fragility you definitely need something that both organizes and protects – ideally without adding much weight. The Filter Hive Mini does just that with a lightweight design that accommodates up to four square/rectangular filters (up to 4 x 6 or 100 x 150 mm).

My Cokin case was bulky and the gray sleeves they provide are dust magnets, so this was a no brainer for me. I also have trouble telling which ND filter is which in the case so I used a system where orange is the lightest color to hold the brightest filter (my ND2) and the blue is the darkest (my ND8), so it’s easy to know which is which without hunting for the tiny 8pt text!

Click here to learn more.

Other MindShift Gear Products & Reviews

Mindshift Gear rotation180° Professional

If you are into heavy duty mountain climbing then this is the perfect camera bag for you. CLICK HERE for my MindShift Gear Rotation 180° Review.

MindShift Gear rotation180° Panorama

This is for the hard core hikers who want great functionality with the minimal weight possible. CLICK HERE for my MindShift Gear Panorama Rotation 180° Review

Two new bags for less than $200!

I haven’t had a chance to review the two newest bags from MindShift Gear below, but they are both crazy light and affordable.

rotation180º Travel Away (Only $199!!!)

 

rotation180° Trail (Only $179!!!)

 

Conclusion

You might not have heard of MindShift Gear before, but they are a spin off from Think Tank Photo. From my experience they offer the same great quality and service with a fraction of the weight, so they are perfect bag for hikers, cyclists and anyone who wants a lightweight gear.

These accessories might not be for everyone, but while you are here I encourage you to check out their backpacks if you haven’t before. They are pretty sweet bags that offer fast access to you gear without having to take your bag off, so I find them extremely handy.

MindShift Gear has a bunch of products and accessories made for hikers. Click here to learn more.

Where to order

Click here to learn more or order today.

Don’t miss the special offer in the House of Cards section above too!

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• Selfie Stick Reviews
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Nikon D810A for Astrophotography

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