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Backcountry.com
Photographers who hike need a bag that's comfortable to carry, protects all their gear, and keeps everything easily accessible. The Mountainsmith Aurora II Camera Lumbar Pack takes top honors in all categories. The beauty of having your camera gear in a lumbar pack is that it can be carried securely behind you instead of swinging around on a shoulder strap. When it's time to pull your camera out, just rotate the Aurora to the front and get everything ready to go without squatting on the ground or stressing about dropping your bag. The Aurora II has a zippered top and a quick-release buckle to secure your equipment, along with an organizer pocket under the lid for smaller items like extra film. Nestled in-between adjustable, padded dividers, your camera and lenses will be safe, secure, and ready to shoot at a moment's notice.
Altrec
Drawing on years of lumbar expertise, Mountain Smith designed the Aurora II Lumbar Pack (for Cameras) to be a comfortable waist supported camera carrying alternative that fits from small to large bodied SLR's.
Features:
- 430d Ballistic nylon reinforcementsT20d Velocity nylon body fabric
- Adjustable internal dividers
- Detachable padded shoulder strap
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.5 x 3.5" (Small), 7 x 11 x 6" (Medium)
- Fleece lined and padded interior
- Fully contoured hip belt
- Hypalon reinforcements
- Internal Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 3.5" (Small), 7 x 8.5 x 5" (Medium)
- Laminated mesh zippered pocket under the lid
- Large water resistant pocket
- Load stabilizing compression system
- Push button quick-release buckle secures the top flap
- Volume: 107cu in / 1.8L (Small), 244cu in / 4L (Medium)
- Weight: 1lb 2oz / 0.52kg (Small), 1lb 3oz / 0.59kg (Medium)
- YKK zippers
- Zippered pocket with key clip and organizational dividers
Rock/Creek Outfitters
The Mountainsmith Aurora II is designed to carry cameras into the backcountry or just sightseeing through Europe. Comfortable, and a great carrying alternative that fits from small to large bodied SLR's. Keep the Aurora II close and secure with its waist belt that is fully contoured and the detachabled padded shoulder strap ensures the pack does not fall to the ground. The interior is fleece lined an padded for extra protection of your camera and has adjustable internal dividers for film, and other necessities.
Features:
- Adjustable internal dividers
- Detachable padded shoulder strap
- Fleece lined and padded interior
- Fully contoured hip belt
- Laminated mesh zippered pocket under the lid
- Large water resistant pocket
- Load stabilizing compression system
- Push button quick-release buckle secures the top flap
- Zippered pocket with key clip and organizational dividers
We Got Your Pack
We employed our lumbar expertise to design a comfortable waist supported camera carrying alternative that fits from small to large bodied SLR's.
Features | Details | Specifications
Detachable padded shoulder strap
Zippered pocket with key clip and organizational dividers
Laminated mesh zippered pocket under the lid
Adjustable internal dividers
Fleece lined and padded interior
Large water resistant pocket
Push button quick-release buckle secures the top flap
Load stabilizing compression system
Fully contoured hip belt
Size: Medium
Internal Dimensions 7" x 8.5" x 5" 17.8 x 21.6 x 12cm
Dimensions 7" x 11" x 6" 17.8 x 27.9 x 15.2cm
Weight 1 lb. 3 oz. 0.59 kg
Volume 244 cu. in. 4 L
Size: Small
Internal Dimensions 6.5'' x 6.5" x 3.5" 15.9 x 16.5 x 8.9cm
Dimensions 6.5" x 8.5" x 4.5" 16.1 x 21.6 x 11.4cm
Weight 1 lb. 2.4 oz. 0.52 kg
Volume 107 cu. in. 1.8 L
This description was also provided by: Massey's, The Flip Flopper
Zappos.com
Mountainsmith has employed their lumbar expertise to design a comfortable waist-supported, camera-carrying alternative.
Fully contoured hip belt.
Load stabilizing compression system.
Push button quick-release buckle secures the top flap.
Large water resistant pocket.
Fleece lined and padded interior.
Adjustable internal dividers.
Laminated mesh zippered pocket under the lid.
Zippered pocket with key clip and organizational dividers.
Detachable padded shoulder strap.
YKK zippers.
Hypalon reinforcements.
Body Fabric: 420d Velocity nylon.
Reinforcements: 430d Ballistic nylon.
Internal Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.25 x 3.5 (16.5cm x 15.9cm x 8.9cm).
Volume: 107 cu. in. (1.8 L).
Weight: 1 lb 2.4 oz (.52 kg).
Oregon Mountain Community
The Mountainsmith Aurora II fits small to large bodied SLR's.
Features:
- Adjustable internal dividers
- Detachable padded shoulder strap
- Fleece lined and padded interior
- Fully contoured hip belt
- Laminated mesh zippered pocket under the lid
- Large water resistant pocket
- Load stabilizing compression system
- Push button quick-release buckle secures the top flap
- Zippered pocket with key clip and organizational dividers
eBags.com
Comfortable waist supported camera carrying alternative that fits from small to large bodied SLR's.
| Access Type: | Top zipper and quick-release buckle |
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| Camera Type: | Small to large SLR |
| Country of Origin: | Argentina |
| Dimensions: | [S] 3.5 x 6.5 x 6.25in (8.9 x 16.5 x 15.9cm); [M] 5 x 8.5 x 7in (12.7 x 21.6 x 17.8cm |
| External Pockets: | 1 Front organizer, 1 flap, 2 mesh side |
| Internal Dimensions: | Small: 6.5" x 6.25" x 3.5" Medium: 8.5" x 7" x 5" |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | 420D Nylon |
| Materials: | 420d Velocity nylon body fabric 430d Ballistic nylon reinforcements |
| Recommended Use: | Carrying and protecting camera gear |
| Suspension: | Waist-belt and removable shoulder strap |
| Volume: | Small: 107 cu. in. (1.8 liters) Medium: 244 cu. in. (4 liters) |
| Weight: | Small: 1 lb 2.4oz (.52 kg) Medium: 1 lb 3oz (.59 kg) |
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Option Availability:
Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price in the table to go to that retailer to purchase.
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| Small | Medium | N/A | |
Black | 37.4649.9549.9567.90 | 44.9649.9559.9574.72 | 50.0056.00 |
Warm Grey | 37.4649.95 | 44.9659.95 | |
| Gray | 45.0045.0045.00 | ||
| Grey | 49.9567.90 | 59.9574.72 | |
Legend
- - Backcountry.com
- - Oregon Mountain Community
- - Massey's
- - Rock/Creek Outfitters
- - Zappos.com
- - eBags.com
- - The Flip Flopper
- - Altrec
- - We Got Your Pack
Mountainsmith Aurora II Reviews Summary:
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Positive Reviews:
Good bag - tight fit | |
| mahadragon2198592 at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2009 | |
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| I have a Nikon D40 and it barely fits with the kit lens and SB-400 external flash in the main compartment. If you have a zoom lens, like the 18-200mm VR, I guess you could squeeze it in next to the camera, but you won't be able to carry an external flash then. The pack fits well enough around my waist and bobs a bit when hiking or walking due to the fact that the attachment point of the waist strap is closer to the mid-section of the bag rather than the very top of the bag like it should be (see my review on Youtube for further explanation). I can also fit in my lens pen, UV filter, extra battery, and have space for a few more small accessories. This bag was no cheapie, but considering the dearth of hip pack camera bag selection I had to take the plunge. I have the small version of this bag, there is a larger size. If I had a Nikon D80 or D50 I would definitely get the medium size version of this bag which has slightly larger dimensions. | |
Barely enough | |
| Moriconi at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2009 | |
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| I've been a Mountainsmith fan for many years now, and when we purchased our new digital SLR a Mountainsmith pack was a top priority for us. We are pleased with the comfort of the pack (as we always are with Mountainsmith) but this pack would be nice in a larger size (not available). It fits our Canon 30D with one lens, but only just. That's the sacrifice necessary for the ability to use it as a lumbar pack. Larger cases are available, but not as a lumbar pack. We're very happy with the case - but it would be tough to use with an additional lens or very much other gear. | |
Good bag for your camera and 1 lens! | |
| Jen Tiffan at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2009 | |
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| I have a Canon Rebel XSi. You can adjust the space inside and so it can fit with a smaller lens mounted (fits with my 50mm mounted and could fit an external flash too). You could pull out the other velcro dividers, and adjust and fit in a little bit bigger of a lens. But not much room to pack in an entire other lens. (As other reviews show, probably the biggest down side). Great for putting on 1 of your favorite lenses and going for a hike. Good pocket space for extra filters and smaller accessories. Seems like great protection for the camera and am pleased with the purchase. | |
Neutral Reviews:
Aurora II Camera Lumbar Pack | |
| mayers at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2009 | |
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| This is a nice pack but it is just too small. My husband's full size digital camera fits nicely but there is no place for his big lens so it hasn't been used yet. It would be nice if they could develop an addition that could be latched on for oversized lenses. | |
