The Shimoda Explore System was designed as a reaction to real-world adventure, with bags that have the flexibility to adjust to any situation serious adventure photographers might find themselves in.

The Explore Collection

The collection consists of 3 backpacks and 1 roller, which you can customise with your desired internal system that we call core units, to suit the gear you plan to carry.

Explore 30

The Adventure Photographer's everyday and everywhere backpack.  From daily commutes or urban exploration to summiting challenging peaks in less than ideal weather, the Explore 30’s compact size and modular Core Unit system lets you move fast while protecting both camera and non-camera essentials.

Explore 40

The perfect daypack for action-driven adventure photographers.  Whether you’re camping out waiting for an epic moment or scrambling up rocky ascents, the Shimoda system allows you to choose the most efficient camera access for the situation – even on the fly.

Explore 60

The definitive backpack for gear-obsessed adventure photographers.  Thos pack steps up a level with its adjustable volume and a floating lid that let the most demanding photographers take on even more serious adventures without compromising gear needs.

Explore Carry-on Roller

Because airports should be the easy part of your adventure, that's where the Carry-Roller comes in.  Designed to meets most airline requirements and house Shimoda’s camera protecting Core Units and Accessory Cases, so you don't have to carry all your kit on your back.

Core Units

Represent the Core of the Shimoda system. The modular design means they can be used on their own or in combination with other sizes, to get the perfect configuration and allow space in the bag  for personal gear.