{"id":16162,"date":"2018-12-10T21:19:34","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T20:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=16162"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:23:27","slug":"review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Mindshift Gear 180\u00b0 Panorama Backpack"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Introduction<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16163\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_title.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_title.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_title-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_title-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I already told you about <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thinktank-retrospective-5-and-7-shoulder-bag\/\">my favorite shoulder bags<\/a>, but this backpack is the camera bag I use most of the time when out with my camera. It has travelled with me to many destinations all over the world, so let me tell you what I like about it.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Disclosure:<\/strong> I never received anything from Thinktankphoto or Mindshiftgear for free, ever.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Versions<\/h1>\n<p>There are three notable versions of the Rotation 180\u00b0 backpack (<em>Trail<\/em> and <em>Travel Away<\/em> are too small):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 <em>Panorama<\/em> (Volume: 22 l, $199)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"static_txt_preview\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00I45CAW4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00I45CAW4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwphillipree-20&amp;linkId=NCMBK6D7BRSPAVSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 <em>Horizon<\/em> (Volume: 34 l, $259)<\/li>\n<li>Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 <em>Professional<\/em> (Volume: 38 l, $389)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Professional<\/strong> is the &#8220;original&#8221; Rotation 180\u00b0 backpack and hit the market in 2013 via Kickstarter. I still have one of these from my DSLR days and while it is an amazing backpack with lots of room and pockets I rarely use it nowadays as it is simply too big (38 l) for my current kits.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Panorama<\/strong> was the second backpack in the series and still the one I use most. This is the bag being reviewed here.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Horizon<\/strong> sits in between in terms of size and was released after the Panorama. In terms of design it is closer to the Panorama but offers more room, see <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/backpack-review-mindshift-gear-rotation-180-horizon\/\">Jannik&#8217;s review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Specifications<\/h1>\n<div class=\"specifications\">\n<p><strong>Backpack exterior:<\/strong><br \/>\n9.8&#8243; W x 19.7&#8243; H x 8.3&#8243; L | 25 x 50 x 21 cm (fits carry on)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beltpack interior:<\/strong><br \/>\n9.4&#8243; W x 7.5&#8243; H x 4.7&#8243; L | 24 x 19 x 12 cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beltpack exterior:<\/strong><br \/>\n9.8&#8243; W x 8.2&#8243; H x 5.1&#8243; L | 25 x 22 x 13 cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Backpack <\/strong>2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)<br \/>\n<strong>Beltpack <\/strong>0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)<br \/>\n<strong>Total <\/strong>2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors:<\/strong><br \/>\nCharcoal (light and dark grey with green accessories)<br \/>\nTahoe blue (light and dark blue with orange accessories)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> 199$\/219\u20ac<br \/>\nGet it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PrDwpj\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2G3wEPw\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=mindshift+gear+180+panorama&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UweUzI\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=mindshift+gear+180+panorama&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<h1>The Rotation Mechanism<\/h1>\n<p>The rotation mechanism is the heart of this whole series of backpacks. It allows easy access to your gear without having to put the bag down or worry anything will drop. I used it even while standing more than knee deep in sea water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16166\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16166\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/panorama-rotat_800.gif\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"706\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animation courtesy of Thinktankphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The buckle is a patented design: there are magnets inside and you have to push the white buckle down before the side door opens and you can move the beltpack. This is pretty secure as you cannot just pull to open the latch, it won&#8217;t work.<br \/>\nThe latch will stay open waiting for you to put back the beltpack.<\/p>\n<h1>The Beltpack<\/h1>\n<p>The beltpack is where you are supposed to store your camera gear to have it readily available. In the following sections I will show you different kits that fit and that I usually use it for.<\/p>\n<h2>4 prime setup<\/h2>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-43909\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Packed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Camera with lens removed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Gear packed overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-43909\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_2.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_3.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>I usually have my A7rII+L-bracket with 4 small lenses (Voigtlander, Loxia, Laowa primes) in the belt compartment. When you take the camera out you also have some space left for changing lenses.<\/p>\n<h2>5 prime setup<\/h2>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-12945\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Packed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Camera with lens removed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Gear packed overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-12945\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_4.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_5.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_20.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_20-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind a tight fit you can even have 5 small lenses in the beltback. 4 lenses at the bottom and the camera with another lens on top of that. The main disadvantage of this setup is that you don&#8217;t really have space to put a lens when changing them.<\/p>\n<h2>2 zoom setup<\/h2>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-71908\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Packed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Camera with lens removed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Gear packed overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-mindshift-gear-180-panorama-backpack-71908\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_6.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_9.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_9-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_7.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_7-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In case you have bigger lenses and you also want to use their big hoods you might only be able to put the camera with 2 lenses in there. When leaving the hoods at home you could also fit a Sony FE 24-70mm 2.8 GM and the Sony FE 16-35mm 2.8 GM in there.<\/p>\n<h2>Tablet compartment<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16179\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16179\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_8.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beltpack Tablet compartment with lenspen and remote trigger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is also a small compartment for a 10&#8243; tablet, I usually use that to store a lenspen and remote or a filter.<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching a modular pouch<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16181\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16181\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_10.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_10-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beltpack with filter bag attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The belt features a loop where you can put some of Thinktank&#8217;s modular pouches or a filter bag. This is very useful, when out shooting landscapes I always have my filter bag ready there.<\/p>\n<h1>The Backpack<\/h1>\n<h2>Main Compartment\/Daypack<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16182\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16182\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_11.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_11-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Main compartment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As shipped from factory there is just one big compartment with no dividers (just a small net at the back). Therefore I recommend getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Qkjd2p\">Photo Insert<\/a> even if you don&#8217;t intend to put camera gear in this compartment.<br \/>\nIt will make organizing your stuff much easier and the main comparment will be significantly more useful. Sometimes I even carry a small tripod like the Velbon UT-43DII or the Leofoto LS-223C hidden in here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16190\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16190\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_19.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_19-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo insert (works with Horizon too)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also use the space between the insert and the wall of the backpack to store a smaller 10&#8243; notebook or a tablet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16183\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16183\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_12.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_12-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">10&#8243; Yoga Book in the back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Top Compartment<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16184\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16184\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_13.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_13-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top compartment with blower, lenspen and spare battery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is a small top comparment, I usually put blower, lens pen, spare batteries and sometimes a mini tripod here. There are no dividers, so things in this comparment will move around freely.<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching a tripod<\/h2>\n<h3>On the back<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16185\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16185\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_14.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_14-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gitzo Traveler tripod strapped to the back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is where you are supposed to put your tripod by the designers. There are hidden straps and a hidden tripod foot pouch to secure your tripod.<br \/>\nWhen putting your tripod here it is pretty far away from your body which makes it rather uncomfortable to carry. Chances are also high you will hit things or people with your tripod when you put it here, so this is not my preferred option.<\/p>\n<h3>On the side<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16186\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16186\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_15.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_15-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gitzo Traveler tripod strapped to the side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is a loop on the side with that you can secure your tripod but it is not very handy. So instead I used an attachment strap (they come with some of the Thinktank\/Mindshiftgear bags or can be <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2G61Gq7\">bought separately<\/a>) to have a quick release buckle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16187\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16187\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_16.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_16-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quick release strap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The side attachment works best for tripods up to 50 cm, for longer ones you may have to resort to the back attachment.<\/p>\n<h2>Hydration bladder<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16188\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16188\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_17.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_17-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hydration bladder compartment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is a side pocket for a hydration bladder, but as this is where I usually put my tripod I rarely use it. One can also just put a hydration bladder in the main compartment, this is what I usually do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Comfort<\/h1>\n<p>Shoulder straps, belt strap and the back are well padded and all the straps are adjustable. While the padding is breathable it is no comparison to pure hiking backpacks that come only with a net at the back.<br \/>\nSo if it is hot outside your back will get wet.<\/p>\n<h1>Accessibility<\/h1>\n<p>Having your camera gear readily available in the beltpack is what puts this bag above all the others for me.<br \/>\nBut I can also get to the tripod and stuff in the back comparment without taking the bag off. I keep the belt strap on and rotate the whole bag to the front (similar to the Mindshift BackLight or Lowepro Flipside series). This may take some practice and it might not work as well when you are significantly smaller than I am, but it will save you lots of time when you have figured it out.<\/p>\n<h1>Durability<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16189\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16189\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_18.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mindshift_gear_rotation_180_panorama_18-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Logo is a bit worn after several years of usage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have been using this bag for several years now, it has seen cities, deserts, sea water, ice and snow.<br \/>\nSome of the writing peeled off but that&#8217;s it, still works like it did on day one.<\/p>\n<h1>Weather resistance<\/h1>\n<p>For $20 you can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2G3Ap7A\">rain cover<\/a> that comes in two pieces so the rotation mechanism will still work. As the backpack is already made of water repellent fabric I never bought this raincover and never missed it. The weather protection the backpack itself offers is good enough for me.<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16169\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16169 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC01007-Bearbeitet.jpg\" alt=\"Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama backpack hiker travel hiking photography review mirrorless sony alpha 7 a7 a9 a7iii a73 a7rm3 a7riii a7r3 a7rm3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC01007-Bearbeitet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC01007-Bearbeitet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC01007-Bearbeitet-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me wearing the Mindshift Gear Rotation 180\u00b0 Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have been using other backpacks before but in terms of usability this is so far ahead of everything else. It made the combination of travel and taking pictures much more enjoyable for me and also for my travel mates, as it takes less time taking the camera out or changing lenses.<\/p>\n<p>For me it is the perfect size, I rarely travel with more than 4 small lenses and if I wish to bring a larger one I can still put it in the main compartment. On top of that it meets all the carry on restrictions.<br \/>\nWhen attaching a travel tripod to the side it is close to the body and carrying it won&#8217;t wear me down as much.<br \/>\nIf I don&#8217;t visibly carry a tripod on the outside it doesn&#8217;t even look like there is camera gear inside.<\/p>\n<p>I have several camera bags, but if I were to keep only one this would be it, without hesitation.<\/p>\n<p>You can find this backpack on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PrDwpj\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2G3wEPw\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9&amp;pub=5575156171&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;customid=&amp;icep_uq=mindshift+gear+180+panorama&amp;icep_sellerId=&amp;icep_ex_kw=&amp;icep_sortBy=12&amp;icep_catId=&amp;icep_minPrice=&amp;icep_maxPrice=&amp;ipn=psmain&amp;icep_vectorid=229466&amp;kwid=902099&amp;mtid=824&amp;kw=lg\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UweUzI\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/707-53477-19255-0\/1?icep_ff3=9&amp;pub=5575156171&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;customid=&amp;icep_uq=mindshift+gear+180+panorama&amp;icep_sellerId=&amp;icep_ex_kw=&amp;icep_sortBy=12&amp;icep_catId=&amp;icep_minPrice=&amp;icep_maxPrice=&amp;ipn=psmain&amp;icep_vectorid=229487&amp;kwid=902099&amp;mtid=824&amp;kw=lg\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/p>\n<p><em>If you want to support this blog you can always use one of our affiliate links before you buy anything, we will get a small commission, and it won&#8217;t cost you anything extra.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Other Articles<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/fe-lenses-sony-comprehensive-independent-guide\/\">Sony FE lenses for A7 series &#8211; The honest guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/tripods-mirrorless-cameras\/\">Tripods for mirrorless cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pocketpano-vario-xl-panorama-adapter\/\">Review: PocketPano Vario XL pano adapter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Support Us<\/h1>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? 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