Dawn 22L

The Dawn fits ~22 L inside, plus ~4 L exterior pocket volume.

• Core bodyThe body measures 23 × 14 × 43 cm. The zip opening adds a 3 cm depth bump across the full width and 40 cm height.

  VolumeBody: 23 × 14 × 43 cm = ~14 L
  Bump: ~2 L
  Total: 14 + 2 = 16 L

• Rolltop (usable)The rolltop is 29 cm long (72 cm total bag height). At least 10 cm is needed to close the bag, leaving up to 19 cm of usable extension.

  Volume23 × 14 × 19 cm = ~6 L

• PocketsTwo side pockets (each fits a 1 L water bottle), front pocket (~2 L), plus shoulder strap and bottom pockets.

  Volume~4 L

• Total volume16 L core + 6 L rolltop + 4 L pockets

  Total= 22–26 L

Custom sizing is available – mainly recommended if you want to perfectly fit an existing internal camera unit. Note that a custom size only changes the dimensions, not the construction. This backpack has no hip belt, so sizing it up to carry 30 L of camera gear won’t carry comfortably. Future larger versions will.

Since the carrying system is pretty simple with only shoulder straps, the fit is pretty universal like any other daypack. The back panel is 43 cm long and the shoulder straps are 48 cm long. This ensures they nicely wrap around your shoulder and the bag still offers attachment points low enough so you can comfortably attach one of my other camera bags. You may change the shoulder strap length for a better personal fit.

Approximate weight. Ultra 200X and X-Pac RX30 prototypes have ranged from 400 to 500 g. Each custom option impacts the final weight.

• Shell

  Standard choice is Ultra 200X. You may change this to X-Pac RX30 (adds a color range at a weight increase), or Ultra 100X or Ultra 400X. Other fabrics available on request (e.g. X-Pac UX10, X-Pac X11).

• Pockets

  Standard choices are UltraStretch for the front pocket, optional bottom pocket, and shoulder strap pocket(s), and Ultra 100X for the side pockets. You may change side pocket fabric to any body fabric or UltraStretch. UltraStretch pockets fit tighter.

• Back panel

  Breathable 3D mesh provides light padding against hard internal items.

• Padding

  If you opt for a padded bag, I use Evazote EV50 closed-cell foam (4 or 8 mm). Seams remain taped even with padding added.

• Rolltop Closure

  The rolltop extends 29 cm above the core body and requires 10 cm to securely close with three rolls. Magnets in the hem snap together at the top to hold the rolltop closed when you’re busy at camp. This backpack is not designed for submersion.

• Taped Seams

  All seams are taped, including around the front zipper. The shell fabric is waterproof. However, the front zipper is only water-resistant and taping around the zipper isn’t perfect, so some will find its way through under sustained rain.

• Keeping your gear dry

  The Dawn handles showers. For full rain protection, use a dry bag for your camera in the bottom compartment and a pack liner for everything above. Access your camera from the front zipper, the rest from the top. If you opt for padding, I construct the bag so all seams remain taped.

• Shoulder Strap Pockets

  Add a second shoulder strap pocket (one is included as standard). UltraStretch, e.g. for water bottle or phone.

• Bottom Pocket

  An UltraStretch pocket on the bottom of the pack. Black.

• Padding

  Add 4 or 8 mm Evazote EV50 closed-cell foam padding. Seams remain taped.

• Custom Size

  Resize the pack to fit your gear – mainly useful for fitting an existing internal camera unit.

• Laptop Side Zip

  Add a side zipper for laptop access.

• Adjust Shoulder Strap Length

  Standard straps are 48 cm long. Adjust this for a personal fit. You might want to copy the length from a backpack you really like.

• Small parts – choking hazard

  The compression strap buckles, the magnets in the rolltop hem, and any other small accessories included with the backpack are small enough to be swallowed. Keep them and the bag out of reach of children under 3 years. If a child swallows a part, seek medical help immediately.

• Magnets and medical devices

  The backpack contains permanent magnets in the rolltop closure hem. If you wear a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump, or another active implantable medical device, keep the magnets at least 15 cm from the device and follow your device manufacturer's guidance.

• Magnets and sensitive media

  Magnets can damage or erase magnetic-stripe cards, mechanical watches, hearing aids, and unshielded hard drives. Keep them clear of the closure area.

• Magnets and children

  Keep away from infants and small children. If a magnet works loose and is swallowed – particularly together with another magnet or metal object – it can cause serious internal injury. Stop using the bag immediately if any magnet becomes detached and contact me for repair.

• Not a toy or child carrier

  This backpack is designed for camera and gear transport. It is not a toy, child carrier, or pet carrier, and the straps are not certified for any human load.

• Strap strangulation hazard

  Long shoulder straps and compression straps can be a strangulation hazard. Do not place straps around the neck of infants or small children, and store the bag out of their reach when not in use.

• Not a flotation device

  The shell fabric and seams are waterproof, but the backpack is not a personal flotation device. Do not rely on it for buoyancy in or on water.

• Care for continued safe use

  Spot-clean with a damp cloth and air-dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, iron, or dry-clean – these damage the taped seams. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight; UV light degrades the fabrics over time. Store dry. Inspect seams, magnets, buckles, and zipper before each use; if you find loose stitching, a detached magnet, a damaged buckle, or a broken zipper, stop using the bag and contact me.