Shimoda Action X25 v3 Backpack Black
The Shimoda Action X25 v3 Backpack Black is a compact outdoor camera bag with quick side access, modular storage, an air-mesh harness and dedicated mounts for outdoor photographers and adventurers.
Key Features
- Compact outdoor backpack for photography, travel and adventure
- Quick side access for reaching gear without removing the backpack
- Modular Core Unit system for flexible camera storage
- Roll-top closure for additional 7L storage
- Air-mesh harness, rear panel and waist belt for comfortable carrying
- Dedicated carrying for a tripod, water bottle, trekking poles and ice axe
- 14-inch laptop sleeve with secure closure
Product Summary
The Action X25 v3 is a compact camera backpack for photographers who need quick access to their gear while travelling, hiking or shooting outdoors. The modular interior works with compatible Shimoda Core Units, with a larger side opening for reaching camera equipment without opening the whole bag.
The latest version improves comfort and organisation, with an air-mesh harness, rear panel and waist belt, a 14-inch laptop sleeve and dedicated carrying options for a tripod, water bottle, trekking poles and an ice axe. Finished in classic Black, it provides flexible camera storage in a compact pack that’s well equipped for photography outdoors.
What’s New?
Refined using customer and distributor feedback, the third generation improves access, organisation, comfort and travel:
- Larger side-access opening – Reach your camera without taking the pack off
- 25L capacity expands to 32L with the 7L roll-top
- Three Capture Clip mounts – Carry a camera outside the pack, ready to shoot
- Removable upper liner and organiser – Small gear stays sorted and within reach
- New belt pocket – Quick-grab storage while the pack is on
- Shoulder-strap pen sleeve – Keeps a pen handy
- Air-mesh carrying system – Greater comfort across the harness, rear panel and belt
- Updated tripod and water-bottle holders – Fixed external holders accommodate either
- Trekking pole and ice axe mounts – Adjustable axe loop with shockcord and clip
- Wider 14-inch laptop sleeve – Now with a secure closure
- Stowable luggage pass-through – Slides over compatible wheeled-luggage handles and stows away when not needed
- Colour-matched rain cover – Taped seams for extra weather protection
- PFAS-free textiles – Updated to remove forever chemicals
Modular Storage
The interior works with compatible Core Units, allowing you to choose the right size for your camera, lenses and other creator equipment. Core Units can also be removed or changed as your kit develops, providing flexible padded storage rather than a fixed camera compartment.
Carry Outdoor Gear Externally
Dedicated exterior holders accommodate a tripod or water bottle, with separate mounts for trekking poles and an ice axe. Three Capture Clip positions also provide a choice of mounting points for keeping a camera accessible while carrying the backpack.
Practical For Travel
A stowable luggage pass-through fits over compatible wheeled-luggage handles, while the dedicated sleeve accommodates laptops up to 14 inches. The included colour-matched rain cover features taped seams for additional protection in wet weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this come with a Core Unit?
No. This is the backpack-only version. A Starter Kit with a Small Mirrorless Core Unit is also available.
How does it compare with the larger bags?
It’s the compact option, while retaining key features including side access, modular storage, outdoor gear mounts and air-mesh carrying.
Specifications
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Capacity |
25L, expandable to 32L |
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Product weight |
1.7 kg |
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External dimensions |
27 x 48 x 17 cm |
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Internal dimensions |
26.5 x 47.5 x 16 cm |
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Laptop compartment |
24 x 33 x 1.5 cm |
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Laptop compatibility |
Up to 14 inches / 35 cm |
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Core Unit |
Not included |
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Compatible Core Units |
Mirrorless 25-series, XS25 to L25 RST |
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Access |
Rear and side access |
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Roll-top expansion |
7L |
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Rain cover |
Included |
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Warranty |
5 years |
What's in the Box
- Shimoda Action X25 v3 Backpack Black
- Colour-matched rain cover
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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