Pelican Releases PX35 Aegis Camera Backpack

American company Pelican has introduced the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack, a camera backpack designed to work alongside the company’s hard cases rather than replace them. With a 35-liter capacity, the pack is intended for photographers, filmmakers and drone operators carrying relatively large equipment kits, while its main feature is a removable padded insert that can be transferred directly between the backpack and selected Pelican cases.

The insert uses adjustable padded dividers to accommodate different combinations of camera bodies, lenses, drones and accessories. More importantly, it is sized to fit inside the Pelican Protector 1510 and Air 1535 hard cases. This allows equipment to remain in the same organized configuration during transport: the insert can be carried inside a rigid case for air or ground travel and then moved into the backpack when greater mobility is required at the destination.

Access to the main compartment is available from the rear, sides and top, reducing the need to open the entire bag when changing lenses or retrieving equipment. A separate protected area at the top provides additional storage for smaller items or another camera, while the front section incorporates pockets and attachment points for accessories. External straps can also accommodate equipment such as a tripod or additional gear.

The backpack is built from weather-resistant 500D Cordura and includes a deployable rain cover. However, it is not waterproof and does not provide the same sealed construction or impact protection as Pelican’s rigid cases. Instead, its structure is intended to offer an intermediate level of protection while remaining suitable for carrying equipment over longer distances.

That construction also makes the PX35 relatively heavy for a camera backpack: it weighs 5.4 pounds, or approximately 2.45 kilograms, before any equipment is added. To distribute the load, Pelican has included a padded shoulder harness, breathable back panel, sternum strap and waist belt. The exterior measures approximately 55.9 x 32 x 21.8 centimeters, and Pelican describes the dimensions as compatible with carry-on requirements on most airlines, although individual airline restrictions may differ.

The PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack is available in black and Charcoal Sage for $324.95. Pelican also offers a $499.95 Travel and Shoot Set that combines the backpack with a Protector 1510 hard case and additional organizational accessories.


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