MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack vs Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack

The main difference between the MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack and the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is that the BackLight Camera Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded adjustable waist belt ) while the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack does not.

MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack Front View
Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack Front View
Specs Brand MindShift Gear Manfrotto
Name BackLight Camera Backpack Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack
Category Camera Camera
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 10.6 x 18.5 x 7.1 13 x 8.27 x 19.3
Weight (lb) 3.7 2.9
Color Woodland Green Black
Warranty Manfrotto Standard Limited Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2020
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Thick-padded adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Zippers High-quality YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Large rear zipped access Top and rear zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets with cinch straps 1 zipped front pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Interior mesh pockets Spacious internal compartment with camera compartment
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle or umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain, gear loops, neck straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 13" Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet compartment Tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Organizational panel with slip-in pockets for small accessories
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the standard to fit as carry-on luggage
Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Ergonomic Ergonomic zipper
Camera Features Compatibility DSLR and mirrorless camera Compatible with medium DSLR camera such as Canon 5D Mark IV
Number of Lenses 3-5 lenses 6 lenses
Number of Flashes 1 flash
Dividers Padded dividers Interchangeable padded dividers
Tripod Storage Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Seam-sealed rain cover protection Rain Cover

You're currently comparing the BackLight Camera Backpack by MindShift Gear against the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack by Manfrotto .


MindShift Gear's BackLight Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features while Manfrotto 's Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features.

The MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 3.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.6 x 18.5 x 7.1. It's made of and is available in Woodland Green in comparison the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 x 8.27 x 19.3 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black.