USA GEAR S17 DSLR Camera Backpack vs MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack

The main difference between the USA GEAR S17 DSLR Camera Backpack and the MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack is that the DSLR Camera Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap ) while the BackLight Camera Backpack does not.

USA GEAR S17 DSLR Camera Backpack Front View
MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack Front View
Specs Brand USA GEAR S17 MindShift Gear
Name DSLR Camera Backpack BackLight Camera Backpack
Category Camera Camera
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12 x 8 10.6 x 18.5 x 7.1
Weight (lb) 2.5 3.7
Fabric Nylon
Color 6+ colors and patterns Woodland Green
Warranty USA GEAR 3 Year Limited Warranty
Release Date August 24, 2011
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Thick-padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Padded adjustable waist belt
Zippers Reinforced zippers with soft rubber pulls High-quality YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Side and front zipped access Large rear zipped access
External Pockets Top, front, back and side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets with cinch straps
Internal Compartments Muti-pockets and dividers in the main compartment Interior mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle or tripod Side pocket can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain, gear loops, neck straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Laptop compartment fits up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Organizational panel with slip-in pockets for small accessories
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Tuck-away shoulder straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Custom-fit rain cover
Ergonomic Ergonomic zipper
Camera Features Compatibility Compatible with many DSLRs DSLR and mirrorless camera
Number of Lenses 3-5 lenses
Number of Flashes 1 flash
Dividers Customizable padded dividers Padded dividers
Tripod Storage Side tripod strap and foot holder Yes
Other Features Other Features Seam-sealed rain cover protection

You're currently comparing the DSLR Camera Backpack by USA GEAR S17 against the BackLight Camera Backpack by MindShift Gear.


USA GEAR S17's DSLR Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features while MindShift Gear's BackLight Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features.

The USA GEAR S17 DSLR Camera Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12 x 8 . It's made of Nylon and is available in 6+ colors and patterns in comparison the MindShift Gear BackLight Camera Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 10.6 x 18.5 x 7.1 inches. Constructed from it weighs 3.7 pounds and is available in Woodland Green.