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Kiboko 30L Camera Backpack

Designed for supertelephoto lenses

95 total reviews

Regular price
$434.95
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Sale price
$434.95

Please note, this bag does not have a laptop sleeve, but has additional 0.5" of depth in the main compartment

Carries super telephoto lenses as big as 800mm F/5.6

Weighs 3.9 lbs

Premium water-resistant  X-Pac® VX-21 shell - Carbon Neutral

REACH Compliant - minimal impact on human health and the environment

14 different organizational compartments and sleeves

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Color — Black
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Designed to Carry

• Pro-sized DSLRs
• Super-Telephoto Lenses

• Up to a 20.47" (52cm) Lens + Body combo

Measurements

Interior Dimensions
11.81 x 20.08 x 5.91" / 30 x 51 x 15 cm

Exterior Dimensions
12.6 x 20.47 x 6.69" / 32 x 52 x 17 cm

Lightweight: 3.9 lb

  • Sailcloth Material

  • Warning Blue Lining

  • Extra Dividers

  • Carry-On Size

We've made our bag from sails. Sail cloth that is, using the 100% climate neutral VX-21 X-Pac materials. Providing maximum protection while maintaining its ultra lightweight portability.

With our High Visibility Blue Lining never forget to zip up again! The Kiboko Backpack line adds an extra layer of protection with this visual cue.

Our bags are infinitely configurable and come with plenty of extra divider types to accomodate any setup imaginable. Our dividers are also made out of Artillion Foam which is the same stuff used in motorcycle helmets. High impact protection, low weight and profile.

The Kiboko 30L is designed to carry the maximum gear while staying within international flight carry-on size regulations. The bag comes in at 3.9lbs freeing up weight to bring extra gear instead of extra bag on your next trip.

Stowable shoulder straps give the bag a less technical look when storing.

Customer Reviews

Based on 95 reviews
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Tommy Hays
30L+

Purchased for upcoming trip to Africa, loaded tonight with RF600, RF 100-300, RF 28-70, R5 Mark II and R5.. Batteries and accessories and computer and have plenty of room for more....... Thanks Gura Gear.

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D Allen
Great option for large lenses

There doesn't seem to be many bags on the market that: are well suited for carrying large lenses and multiple bodies, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and will fit in almost any airline carry-on luggage compartments. This one appears to fulfill all of these needs.

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Mark Hopkins
Exactly What I Wanted

I wanted a pack that would carry my Nikon Z8 attached to the 180-600mm lens. This bag, the 22L+, does that perfectly. In addition, it also very nicely holds most of my lenses standing upright. The 105/2.8 and 70-200/2.8 have to lay on the side. Either of the two main compartments are easily configured (using the abundant pad dividers) for filters up to 95mm for the 180-600. In addition, there are enough zip pockets to easily hold and organize many smaller items. This bag is about 5" deep as opposed to my Tenba bag at 7" but it still holds the shorter lenses and is much more accepting of the long lens. The zippers and X-Pac fabric are excellent. I have yet to take it out loaded up, but the shoulder straps and back padding look like they will be very comfortable. The access on the side opposite the straps is clean and quick not having to flip the straps out of the way. It is a simple bag in a way, but very efficient and functional. It is exactly what I wanted and needed. I am loving my Kiboko 2.0 22L+!

X-Pac VX-21

In all of our gear we use X-Pac VX-21, a sailcloth-inspired laminated rip-stop nylon. This is the gold standard in materials for bags. Even after years of abuse it holds up as a durable, water resistant, and utlra lightweight material. Some of our legacy users are still using their original Kibokos from 10 years ago.

Main Compartments

Our signature Butterfly style duel front access allows you to access the contents of your bag quickly and without exposing everything to the elements. Pack different variations in each side for maximum organization. Pro body DSLR and lens combos fit well inside the 30L Kiboko. There are also webbed zipper pockets on the outside panel of the main compartment for small misc items. The webbed design allows you to see the contents.

Interior Dimensions11.81 x 20.08 x 5.91" / 30 x 51 x 15 cm

Ultra Lightweight

X-PAC® VX-21 by Dimension Polyant is the most light-weight and durable fabric ever for ultimate protection from the elements. We were the first to implement this material into camera bag design. The bag comes in at 3.9 lb / 1.77 kg making it one of the lightest bags in its size class without compromising durability.

Front Accessories Pockets

At the exterior of the two front panels are the bags accessory pockets. Loaded with zipper pockets, a key ring, places for pens, and enough space collectively to put a wind breaker jacket inside. The zipper pockets inside feature a webbed style so you can see the contents of the pockets.

  • Butterfly Style

    Butterfly Style

    Our signature butterfly style access allows you to get to your gear without the hassle of a large clamshell style opening. Originally designed for those in a safari vehicle, allowing access in a tight space without exposing all of your gear to the elements.

  • Capacity

    Capacity

    The Kiboko 30L carries your PRO body DSLR or Mirrorless with battery grip. Holds 2 DSLRs, 7 Lenses or Medium Format Kit. Also Holds a DSLR with an attached 400mm f/2.8 Lens. Unattached up to 800mm lens.

  • Comfort

    Comfort

    Designed to keep you comfortable while on the go, the 3D mesh back panel creates a soft and breathable surface against your back with airflow channels to keep persperation at a minimum. A sternum strap helps distribute the weight of your gear and is easily removeable

Top Handle

A firm and generous handle makes grabbing your bag secure and easy. While you do the shuffle in line at the airport or if you need to get your gear up to an overhead shelf, these beefy handles allow you to grab and go.

  • Side pockets

    Side pockets

    There are side pockets located on either side of the backpack. The base is reinforced for lasting strength and an adjustible clip is available to secure the tripod in place. Fits a large waterbottle, rolled up jacket or whatever you may bring on your journeys.

  • Weather Cover

    Weather Cover

    All Kiboko 2.0. bags include a rain cover that is held in a small pocket on the backpack. Available and easy to slip over when the weather gets really torrential.

  • Stowable shoulder straps

    Stowable shoulder straps

    Stow the shoulder straps of the 30L bag into the rear compartment to give the bag a compact look and make it perfect for international carry-on size regulations.

Comparison Chart

  • Kiboko 16L  

    Kiboko 16L

    Designed to carry
    Mirrorless Systems

    Body and Lens Capacity
    Holds 2 Mirrorless Cameras and 3 Lenses. Also Holds 2 Mirrorless Cameras and 4 Lenses, 70-200mm

    Laptop Capacity
    Up to a 14" Laptop

    Exterior Dimensions
    12.6 x 16.54 x 5.91" / 32 x 42 x 15 cm

    Interior Dimensions
    11.42 x 15.75 x 4.33" / 29 x 40 x 11 cm

    Weight
    3 lb / 1.36 kg

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  • Kiboko 22L  

    Kiboko 22L

    Designed to carry
    DSLRs or Mirrorless Cameras with Grips

    Body and Lens Capacity
    Holds 2 DSLRs and 6 Lenses. Also Holds 2 DSLRs & 300mm f/2.8 Lens. Unattached up to 400mm lens

    Laptop Capacity
    Thin 15” laptop

    Exterior Dimensions
    13.39 x 18.11 x 5.91" / 34 x 46 x 15 cm

    Interior Dimensions
    13.39 x 17.32 x 4.72" / 34 x 44 x 12 cm

    Weight
    3.7 lb / 1.68 kg

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  • Kiboko 30L or 30L+  

    Kiboko 30L or 30L+

    Designed to carry
    Pro-sized DSLRs
    and Super-Telephoto Lenses

    Body and Lens Capacity
    Holds 2 DSLRs, 7 Lenses
    or Medium Format Kit. Also Holds a DSLR with
    an attached 400mm f/2.8 Lens. Unattached up to 800mm lens

    Laptop Capacity 30L REG
    No Laptop Compartment

    Laptop Capacity 30L+ Laptop Compartment Included

    Exterior Dimensions
    12.6 x 20.47 x 6.69" / 32 x 52 x 17 cm

    Interior Dimensions 30L REG
    11.81 x 20.08 x 5.91" / 30 x 51 x 15 cm

    Interior Dimensions 30L+
    11.81 x 20.08 x 5.51" / 30 x 51 x 15 cm

    Weight
    3.9 lb / 1.77 kg

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Our History

Solving for a critical need: Weight

Co-founders Trevor Peterson and renowned wildlife photographer Andy Biggs created Gura Gear to answer a problem critical to traveling to extreme locations: weight limits on photo gear.

En-route independently to East Africa, both Andy and Trevor got into some trouble with the carryon restrictions at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. “I had packed two Nikon Pro DSLR bodies and 200-400mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, & 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses, putting me past the weight limits. It took some convincing to get in the air, "-Trevor.

Talking over the campfire after a long day of photographing wildlife, Andy and Trevor discussed what the perfect camera bag would be. Literally on the back of napkin, the Kiboko backpack was sketched out. 

Over two years of development, eight rounds of prototypes, and one patent application later (and one very frustrated factory manager), the Kiboko camera backpack was launched. 

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What Fits In Kiboko 30L

  • Canon

  • Nikon

  • Sony

  • Olympus

  • Fuji

Bodies:

All Canon Bodies including R5, R6, R6, R8, R1, R3, 1D X

Lenses (up to):

Canon Ef 500mm F4

Canon Ef 200-400mm

Up too 5.9" (150mm) Lens Diameter

*following lenses fit with some give lip of the bag:

Canon Ef 400mm F2.8

Canon Ef 600mm F4

Canon Ef 800mm F5.6

Up to 6.6" (167mm) lens diameter

Bodies:

All Nikon Bodies including Z9

Lenses (up to):

Nikon 200-500mm f3.5-5.6

Nikon 500mm f4

Nikon 800 f5.6

Up too 5.9" (150mm) Lens Diameter

*following lenses fit with some give lip of the bag:

Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8

Nikon 600mm f4

Up to 6.6" (167mm) lens diameter

Bodies:

All Sony Camera Bodies

Lenses (up to):

Sony FE 400mm F2.8

Sony FE 600mm f/4

Up to 5.9" (150mm) lens diameter

*following lenses fit with some give lip of the bag:

Olympus

Bodies:

All Olympus Camera Bodies

Lenses (up to):

All Olympus Lenses

Bodies:

All Fuji Camera Bodies

Lenses (up to):

All Fuji Lenses