Carry what you need around town with the 20L Thule Lithos Backpack 20L Pond Gray Dark Slatein pond gray and dark slate from Thule. This pack has an elevated, padded laptop pocket that holds a 16" MacBook or a 15.6" laptop. There is also a slip pocket for your 10.5" tablet. A zippered mesh interior pocket stores and organizes small items, and the side pockets are ideal for a drink bottle or umbrella. Store your phone, ID, or tickets for quick access in the exterior back panel stash pocket.

Zippered Interior Mesh Pocket    Elevated Padded Laptop Pocket    Slip Pocket Holds 10.5" Tablet    Exterior Back Panel Stash Pocket    Side Bottle Pocket    Adjustable Flap & Hidden Buckle Closure    Lash Points on Front Panel    Interior Key Leash    Padded Back Panel and Shoulder Straps

Adjustable flap with hidden buckle closure keeps items in the main compartment secure

Padded back panel and padded shoulder straps for enhanced comfort

Attach additional gear with the exterior lash points on the front panel

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I travel for work, and need a carry on backpack that can fit under a seat, carry a laptop with accessories and moderate camera system. My idea choice would carry all of it on the plane, except tripod. After work when travelling I could leave laptop at hotel and transition to a camera bag. Most bags only serve one need well. How is the 51D for this purpose?

A: This bag will not fit under the airline seat.

Q: 2. Does this bag fit the Nikkor 600mm f4 on the z8 body? Is it overhead stow compatible?

A: The Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Lens (Nikon Z) attached fits in the Vanguard Alta Sky 68 Camera Backpack (Dark Gray). Most airlines have a 22 x 14 x 9" bag size limit, so the Vanguard Alta Sky 68 should fit. It is best to check with your airline.

Q: 3. Does the main panel that opens to access gear easily stay open, or do you need to keep holding it open while loading/unloading gear? The Lowepro ProTactic will lay open on its own, which makes loading/unloading easy. I'm trying to compare the two.

A: If you fully unzip it, the flap will stay open.

Q: 4. What are the big differences between the 45D and the 49? They seem very similar to me. Thanks!

A: The 45D and 51D have a zippered compartment at the bottom.

Q: 5. Can the hip belt be removed?

A: The straps can be tucked away but can not be fully removed.

Q: 6. Will this fit a Z9 with 400 2.8FL with adapter and hood attached?

A: Yes the Vanguard Alta Sky 66 Camera Backpack (Dark Gray) should hold the Z9 with 400 2.8FL with adapter and hood attached.

Q: 7. What size stash master cube will fit?

A: The Think Tank Photo SpeedTop 20 Backpack (Gray, 20L) is compatible with the MindShift Gear Stash Master S Photo Cube. https://bhpho.to/3wuYCym

Q: 8. I need a backpack that I can take on a plane as carry on. Can I do this with the 51d?

A: This bag should just about pass the size requirements but you may want to check with the airline.

Q: 9. Hello. Will this bag fit my 17 laptop? Dimensions are 42 x 29 x 2,8 cm, or 16.5 x 11.4 x 1,1 inches.If not, which is the smallest Vanguard carry on luggage it would fit? As I understand it would fit the Alta Sky 53, but hopefully there is a smaller bag that would fit my laptop. Otherwise maybe I have to switch laptop. ;-) Thanks.

A: You have the largest of laptops. Therefore a large bag is needed. This one for example, it is rated for holding a 17 laptop. Vanguard Alta Sky 53 Camera Backpack (Dark Gray) B&H # VAALTASKY53. However, it is a very large bag. If you do change to a 15 laptop, the 51D would be a good choice.

Q: 10. What is the wight of this backpack (I do a lot of hiking)?

A: The Vanguard Alta Sky 68 Camera Backpack (Dark Gray) is 6.5 pounds.