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Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 GY Backpack Grey
Product Code: 9775746V
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The VEO Active Birder 56 Backpack is a stylish, but rugged 47 litre trekking backpack that is designed to carry your spotting scope and tripod to the most remote and rugged locations, along with a wealth of personal kit.
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Vanguard VEO Active Birder 56 GY Backpack Grey
The bag has an extended waterproof zip that allows the bag to almost fully open, giving you access to the backpack. If you just want top access, simply clip the strap on the left which prevents the bag being fully opened in error.
Inside the main compartment 32 litre compartment is a padded tube that is 134 x 320mm and is designed to hold a spotting scope safe and secure to the back of the tripod, with an elasticated loop to fit around the eyepiece. It also includes two inner pockets for a 16” laptop, (compartment is 310 x 35 x 370mm), and a 10" tablet. Above the laptop compartment is a zipped pocket for other essentials, like a smartphone or a VEO PA-65 Universal Digiscope Adaptor. The remaining space is available for any personal kit you need for your trek.
On the top of the backpack is separate 15 litre top compartment for items that you want to keep close to hand, and includes a mesh pocket and a key ring holder to help organise your kit.
To stay fresh on the go it includes a 390 x 180mm side pocket for a 2 litre hydration pouch. This pocket is designed to be waterproof to ensure that a leak can't get into your main compartment.
On the opposite side is an elasticated side pocket that can be used for a separate water bottle, or to hold a tripod.
Above this there is a USB port interface that allows you to carry the power bank of your choice in the main compartment, and connect it to your device to stay charged on the go. Perfect for powering your device, such as a smartphone as you use the GPS functionality to help with navigation or capture memories of your trip.
On the back is a discreet zip up rear pocket which is perfect for valuables such as a wallet or passport.
A tripod is also essential for use with a spotting scope, and two rear straps allow you to carry a full sized tripod centrally on the back, delivering optimal balance over longer distances. Alternatively, you can attach a tripod to the side and attach a sleeping mat or tent to the straps.
As this backpack is designed to carry larger kits over extended distances, extra attention has been applied to the ergonomics to deliver maximum comfort. This includes a reinforced aluminium frame which is shaped to follow the curve of the upper spine and stiffens the rear of the backpack. On the back itself there is a padded waist cushion and shoulder cushions, with a wide air-flow system. The shoulder straps are also well padded with an adjustable chest strap, and there is a padded waist belt to spread the load which can be removed or fixed around the bag when not in use, so it doesn't flap on shorter trips.
For even more storage, each shoulder strap includes an expandable elasticated pocket, with an expandable zip up pocket for snacks on one side of the waist belt, and a velcro strap that allows you to attach your binocular pouch through the belt loop on the other. It also includes a removable bottle holder and accessory pouch that can be used to organise your gear.
To cope with the rigours of the wilds, the VEO Active series is constructed of tough nylon 840D Cordura which is highly weather and tear resistant, with waterproof zips and quality herringbone and double reverse stitching. For wetter days, the VEO Active includes a rain cover.
Please note that this backpack is not designed for cameras. If you want to carry a camera, you may want to include a VEO BIB Bag-In-Bag.
- High quality water resistant material with waterproof zips and additional seam sealed rain cover
- Front and top access to the main 30 litre compartment with a padded spotting scope holder, with separate 15 litre top compartment
- Carries a 16" laptop and a 10" tablet, and up to two tripods (rear and side)
- USB port for charging on the go
- Includes mutliple pockets and extra pouches for maximum storage
- Sealed 390 x 180mm waterproof pocket for up to a 2 litre hydration pouch
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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 accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
