Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack with Core Unit Boa

Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack with Core Unit Boa Summary

Whether out on a day trip, shooting street photography in the city or scoping new film locations, the Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack with Core Unit Boa is designed to meet your needs. It is a light duty camera bag made for everyday adventures, which accommodates common creator tools, including up to a 16-inch laptop, Capture Clip and much more.

The pack features Shimoda’s latest beautiful colour, and is the largest sized camera bag from the Urban Explore range. With 30 litres of storage and a removable camera Core Unit, this is versatile enough to cater for light duty day trips and urban adventures. Whether you enjoy photography, video recording or other pursuits, the Shimoda Urban Explore 30 offers ample storage with easy gear access from the rear or side opening, together with unique features for today’s content creator.

Shimoda developed a custom 100% recycled fabric for the range, which is highly durable, water repellant, and this boa colour benefits from real leather accents giving a beautiful finish. The backpack is designed to hold all of equipment needed for a day trip, including up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro, Peak Design Capture Clip, and a variety of other equipment, including everyday essentials.

The custom sized removable camera Core Unit enables you to switch from camera pack to general gear whenever needed and this Shimoda backpack also introduces a variety of new features, while keeping the very best from the Action X and Explore ranges.

The concept originated in 2021, and has been refined ever since to offer comfort and protection for less gruelling everyday adventures, without the diehard features which the Action X and Explore ranges provide. However it’s incredibly robust and feature-rich, with numerous thoughtful touches, which include a Capture Clip strap, spring loaded retractable handles and a webbing base handle.

Key Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Features

• Cordura re/cor recycled shell
• Retractable side and top handles
• Mounting strap for Peak Design Capture Clip
• Stowaway tripod straps
• Tripod/Water bottle pockets
• Dual laptop sleeves – fits up to 16-inch MacBook pro laptop
• Aluminium components
• Hidden passport pocket / charge port / AirTag sleeve
• Luggage-handle pass-through
• Air mesh harness and magnetic sternum strap
• Side access and rear access
• Premium webbing base handle
• Premium nickel finished YKK Splashguard Zippers
• Removable camera insert
• 5 internal organiser pockets
• Rain cover
• Internal frame

Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack with Core Unit Boa in More Detail

Newly developed recycled material

The Cordura re/cor RPET is a Shimoda developed fabric, which is 100% Post Consumer Recycled Polyester, made from PET bottles and packaging. It features GRO Polyester (spun), which is 2x PU Coated, a custom rip stop weave to reduce snags and tears, and is a highly durable fabric, which works in naturally.

Versatile storage

As the middle sized bag in the range, the Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack offers plenty of versatility to bring all of the essentials you need for a day trip. The removable core unit can be configured to fit a camera, lenses, small drone or other items, with both side and rear access to grab your gear and capture the shot.

A top compartment provides some internal space for clothing, snacks and other personal items, and includes three organiser pockets for your phone and other essentials. Two external side pockets with compression straps offer storage for a travel-size tripod, water bottle or similar sized items.

A luggage handle passthrough connects to your roller bag for travel, while a retractable handle and signature base handle are also available for easier grabbing from awkward spaces.

Features for creators

Aside from the main compartment, removable Core Unit and upper compartment, a cable management pockets provides cable access into the main compartment, enabling you to keep your camera topped up with power while stowed away.

Security features

Several features have been designed to keep your gear safe while out shooting and during travels. These include a hidden AirTag sleeve to store your tracking device, a hidden passport and valuables pocket, which is safely tucked away, and the side access can be zipped shut for an added layer of protection.

Protective rain cover

A Shimoda rain cover is included with the Urban series, which is stashed in the bottom sleeve. This not only protects your valuable investment while shooting, but can also be used to protect the outer material from dust, dirt and water while putting the bag down on the ground to access your gear.

Comfortable carrying

Just as all other models from the range, this Shimoda pack includes an internal aluminium frame for additional rigidity. The rear panel utilises breathable airmesh padding to encourage airflow, while being extremely comfortable for all-day photography excursions.

Adjustable shoulder straps are made with the same padded airmesh materials, and the fit is slightly slimmer to accommodate both male and female creators. Lastly, a magnetic sternum strap offers one-handed support for greater comfort with heavier loads, or when you want to keep the pack close to your back.

Camera Core Unit

Inside the pack you’ll find a camera core unit, which can be removed when you don’t need to bring any content gear. The dividers can be configured to suit your requirements and offer plenty of protection for the enclosed equipment. A new divider design simplifies the setup experience and provides just the right level of padding.

Range options

The latest backpacks are available in three sizes, with two colours in each size, highlighted in the table below. Each colour has its own theme with PU or real leather accents and matching zips and interior.

What’s in the box

• Shimoda Urban Explore 30 Backpack with Core Unit Boa