Don't need a bag, but needed a Page video.

So great to see you again.. THANK YOU!!!

Looks like a nice piece of kit, glad to see you making videos again.

That was a nice well rounded review. I think you covered all the major features and exploited some of the minor features also. Bravo!

I’ve been very happy with my F-Stop AJNA, the most comfortable pack for any purpose I’ve used in the course of some 60 years of hiking, backpacking, climbing and photography, but your review sent me off in search of additional reviews of the Shimoda Explore v2 and I’m impressed with the thoughtful design of a better solution for outdoor photography. My faithful companion of the past few years may soon be replaced.

I was starting to wonder why you hadn't done a review of the V2. Glad to see it here. Great review.

Thanks for the Shimoda Explore v2 35L review Nick! I really enjoy having my Explore 60 for my 'leave no lens behind' trips, but pre-ordered the 35L shell for my local, day trips. At 6'3" and 300 lbs., I have Big & Tall needs. Oh, and a little more reach around room never hurt anyone. LOL

Great vlog, thank you. I’m glad I ordered one of these new bags on Kickstarter.

Wow, good to know you can fit a full frame camera on its side in the camera cube! I can't wait to try this bag with my fujis

Looking trim Nick. Nice Bag and good to see some new content!

Thanks Nick good to see you bud been a while, I wish I had the money would go grab this bag today since I need a new camera bag and a new tripod. Be safe bud.

Nick, thanks for the review, been on the fence on which bag to get.

Nice hearing from you! Miss seeing your photos and your editing because you are in my top 5 photographers on You Top. Thanks for your bag recommendation

Finally, a version for us big guys who wear only black 🤣 Just got a Shimoda Action bag, and regret not buying one sooner... so good

Great review, Nick. How cool is it 😎 that you are in Tucson! Welcome to Arizona, my home. We are having an awesome monsoon this year with so many opportunities for storm chases. I can't wait to see what you capture. I've been out doing the same. I've learned a lot from you. Stay storm safe out there!

nice to see you Nick, god i need a good backpack to put my lowepro to the side... its old and small, not good for the norwegian terrain and weather at all. always good to see you Nick

I have an Action X and it is by far the most comfortable bag and best designed bag that I have ever owned.

Just glad to see you posted a video . Hell I'd watched it even if it was about your favorite BBQ sauce! 🤣

Great video, Nick. Thank you

Sweet. I love my Shimoda Action X

The adjustability of this bag seems great. I will have to look into this when it is time for a new one.

Cool review. Love the background cactus.

This review introduced me to the Shimoda Explore V2. I waited to order a 35L until available in green. I’ve been using it for almost a month now and it is in many ways an improvement over the F-Stop I’d been using for several years. If I have a complaint it is only that I can’t remember which of the many pockets I put what in. That’s not the bag’s fault.

I ordered one tonight and then, like a glutton for punishment, watched more reviews. I am even more excites for it to arrive.

Love you Nick Paige! 😍

Thanks for the review!

I have to agree with Cochise Hart, just good to see you back on....and what is your favorite BBQ sauce? 😂

I really love my X30 with the possibility to expand the size if needed. Still very small for the plane ! Looking forward to be able to buy the new Large Mirror Less Unit.

You put me onto this company, and I decided to back the Kickstarter - opted for the 30L. Worried it might be too small but, we’ll see. Excited though, hope it arrives before a Teton trip mid September.

Your reviews are great

Awesome dude, great video.

You're looking a lot slimmer these days Nick, going to give Gavin a run for his money as fittest vloger.

Good to see you mate 👍 nice bag

Great review! I’d jump on it if I had not just bought an Explore bag.

i don't travel or walk a lot so for now, i'm fine with a simple cheap bag (and because of the price too...) but if I need a real good camera bag, i'm sure it would work really well for me ! thank you for your work

Agree great bag for us bigger dudes. Might have to look into this.

Well here you are again Mr Page... normally when I see someone hawking some kind of BS for sale, that's the kiss of death, buy you ARE Nick Page so I paid attention and I think I found my next bag. One thing I hope never changes about your videos.... stay real... you strike me as a really awesome person who has a lot of knowledge/experience to share and anyone who gives you a thumbs down can kiss my.... yeah....

Thanks for making a review Nick! And yes you had a hand in the Black color way 👿 - Ian

Signed up for a 35L with the large core unit. This will be backpack #4 for me and hopefully the last!

There we go😃

Nick, that would be awesome if you do a comparison video between the Action X line and this one. Always appreciate your videos!

Fun fact, it was 100 degrees when Nick was filming this, I was standing off to the side hahaha

I really love the look of this bag along with its nice features and plenty of storage pockets. But what I secretly love about it, is its sky-blue interior color. I'm not a camera person at all but if the price was 250 or under I would consider getting this back without the dividers in the main compartment to act as a regular backpack.

Hey I thought I recognized that mountain. I grew up there! Now I live sort of close to you and near Spokane 😃. I was just in Arizona this month and this was the best monsoon season I've ever seen 😲. I had all my gear with me but that dang humidity 🥵

It's called Sea Pine...and I like the color btw... I bought the Explorer 40 on sale for $168 in that color based on your review of it....great bag.

Damn you! I need this bag now!

I'm still sticking to my 32L Osprey Hikelite + Think Tank 30 Digital Holster combo. And for longer hikes I have my Osprey Kestrel 48L ... no plans yet for a glass bag. 👍☺👍🍁

Hi Nick, So I can blame you that when I got my Action X bag I only has the 2 boring colours to choose from! I was wanting that sea pine colour! The Explore V2 seems like a slimmed down Action X so it should be good. I don't like those leather tags on the zip though, they will just get wet and smell. I like the Action X but would say as far as comfort goes the harness arrangement on my Mindshift Backlight camera bag is significantly better. I'd love to amalgamate the best bits of Action X/Explore v2 with the backlight bags. Then I think you would have the perfect bag!

Excellent review, Nick. 👍🦘🇦🇺

Nick, thanks for the excellent review of this awesome backpack! I use a “smaller” Nikon Z System with the largest lens being the 180-600 f/5.6-6.3, which is about 13” x 6”. I figured it would fit the V2 Explore 30L. Question: Do these backpacks come with a cube AND dividers or just the cube? Thanks, and BTW, your photography rocks!

Hey! My backyard! Thought those rocks looked familiar - I assume you're after the monsoons........ I've bought several bags. None seem to be perfect. :P This looks good.

Attach points are crucial too because sometimes in the wild you are hanging your bag on a tripod as an improvised sandbag

Looks like a great bag!! Scared of the price tag tho…

I bought the first version after the review you did then. I don’t see myself getting a V2, need a bag that fits big glass. Good to see you creating again! What head lamp is that? Looks pretty cool

Nick, have you considered the Osprey Stratos 36l? It's less rugged than the Explorer 35l, but also lighter and it has trampoline system backpanel to avoid sweaty back (!). It has side access too, so that you could use a Shimoda Small DSLR core unit inserted vertically. I'd say it's a good alternative for people more hiking oriented who also bring some small photography equipment.

Great review. Can you fit both a 15 inch laptop plus a 13 inch laptop into this 35L camera bag? Thanks...

Hi Nick: Thanks for creating and sharing this video.This seems like it would be the perfect bag for my requirements. I currently have the LowePro Pro Tactic 450AW. Question: Is there any way to use the Peak Design Capture Clip on this bag? Cheers, Keith

Those new tripod mesh pockets are loads better. If Shimoda starts selling those separately I’ll get one for my v1. Assuming they connect to the bag the same way…

Oh man if I wasn’t saving up for a monsoon trip I’d do buy this. Tired of using a school backpack with custom built inserts as a camera bag.

Hey Nick! As always this is a cool, low key honest review. I want you to know that I have a Shimoda bag, it is because of YOU and I could not be happier!!😁 I was looking for a quality, durable, yet comfortable bag so I looked you up for reviews. It was the older video in which you requested better colors. I trust your opinion, which was the catalyst for me in getting my bag. By the time I got my bag they had created the Action X3O in the really cool army green color, it is perfect for me! I indeed think they heard you👍🏽. I also did not like the other colors so I was really happy to see it in the awesome army green. I absolutely LOVE this bag! I am petite in height only 5’3 and I have problems with my shoulders and back. I can say it is the most comfortable camera bag. I can walk around with it all day and it does not cause me pain which is a very important factor for me. I finally have a long lasting, well designed camera bag that doesn’t hinder me from going out to shoot. Thank you Nick, you were most helpful!👍🏽❤️

Nick Great review on new V2 bag - your video was released on 7/29 - used link your supplied to Kickstarter to find out that campaign had ended 7/30 😡 just 24 hrs later - I appreciate that you had no control over end date of campaign, and that you most likely under a NDA but shame that your review was 24 hrs from end of campaign

I have the Action X50 but I've never flown with it internationally. Is the Action X50 carry on friendly? I was considering getting the Explore V2 35L for more carry on friendly travel but I am not sure if the purchase is justified if that's the main reason why? Any thoughts Nick?

Do you know when these will be available to the general public? Just noticed how atrocious my old travel bag is and I am doing a update. For that I was going to get this V2 but the kickstarter has ended!

When you were talking about carry on size, were you talking about personal item/under seat sizing or actual carry on size?

Nick kind of late for this new backpack train 😂 i guess he was on that storm chase trip and remembered that only he is missing camera bag review so made it on location...

I'm good with my gen 1 version Explore 40.

Can this bag fit the sigma 150-600mm sports lens, sigma 105mm macro, Nikkor 70-300mm lens in it at the same time?

Does Shimoda even make a BAD bag? :D I think not. Thanks Nick, I always value your opinions.

The only concern I would have is the fact that I can‘t fit my Peakdesign Capture on these straps because they are so wide and you can‘t use your zippers anymore.

Did you really fit the XL core unit in there?

Will it hold 2 1Dx's, a 300mm f/2.8, 70-200mm and a 24-70mm?

👌👌👌

Well I didn't need another bag... til now ;-)

How’s the comfort compared to the action x series? I have found the actionx to be pretty uncomfortable no matter how much weight is in it. It is also a ridiculous sauna. I’m 6’2 6’3 250 and can’t get the straps just right for me.

I bought a 17" laptop to have the extra screen size for editing. However, I haven't found a camera backpack that will carry a 17" laptop. How about this one?

How much room if left after a Large Mirrorless Core Unit?

I struggle with spending the money they ask for their bag AND having to buy the insert as well in order to use the bag as intended. I don’t question the ruggedness or it’s quality but damn for the money it better be good on those two points.

I bought it 30L

Love the bag. Hate the interior blue color.

I've at least lost enough weight to not need extensions on an airplane. Nice!

Does the black bag becomes more hot than the green and creates issues?

Took me a second to figure out what was going on with the buzzing at like 6:30 lol

I want Nick Page page edition bag from Shimoda explore 2.

Just curious, how do you think the straps would work for a female? Most bags that I have tried (and it has been many) are not really designed for woman’s shape. I have used an F-Stop, Tilopa for years. I love the bag, but again, it’s not designed for a woman’s shape. Just curious what your thoughts are in that regard. That might seem like a loaded question, but I am honestly curious. It’s not a trick! lol

I have been looking at one of the Shimoda bags for the last couple years. But the adjustable harness system looks like a very obvious failure point. You have a bag that could go 30-40lbs hanging on a narrowly stitched ladder structure. Is this a valid concern? If it didnt fail for Nick, it shouldn't for me, but I cant help but see that "feature" as a vulnerable gimmick.

On your opinion which bag is better this one or the Fstop?

LOL. Looks like a campground straight out of fallout 3. I got a lowpro protactic 450 AWII.

I decided to buy one from kickstarter but I'm too late this morning. :(

Well Nick, are you forgetting your own rule???? You must give away that bag now! It’s your rule not mine…. So what are you waiting for? Announce me as the winner! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Is there an internal frame? Can it hold multiple tripods?

Awsome bag but please shimoda put some pockets on the laptop pouch . Waisted space especially if you dont carry your laptop on long hikes.

How waterproof is it?

That autofocus breathes and wobbles more than an Olympian speed walker. Sorry but that's really distracting. Anyway, I'm excited for my green 35 L version.

Did you shoot this somewhere near Phoenix? Never mind couple minutes through I heard Tucson.

I'm short at 5'1, I'm tired of buying bags meant for tall big people. Do they have a bag meant for short people?

Maybe one day they will make a 15" long cube so I can fit my body and 200-600mm attached.

"reacharound" hahaha

The only thing keeping me from one of these bags.... no place for a Peak Design mount. :(

Nick-picking

I personally prefer the colours of the previous generation, I’m not a fan of the army green!