Manfrotto Gear M III Overview
As the name suggests, the black Manfrotto Advanced Gear M III Backpack was designed around carrying and protecting your photo gear with room for a laptop, tablet, and personal items. This third gen bag gets an update to their M-Guard protection system for your delicate equipment with a customizable interior.
What It Holds
- Bisected interior offers 90% for photo or drone gear and 10% for tech items
- Front camera compartment measures 15.4 x 11.4 x 5.3"
- Customizable interior holds a DSLR or mirrorless with an attached zoom lens, a second camera with a kit lens, plus three additional lenses, or a drone and accessories
- Updated with M-Guard protection system: Dividers are made of high-density EVA foam that provides improved shock absorption with a slim profile and folding patterns that allow to fully protect camera gear while maximizing the use of space
- Back portion is for personal tech that accommodates a 15" laptop and 9.7" tablet with easy access
- Exterior pocket for additional personal items plus an organizer panel
- Side tripod retention straps
- Side water bottle pocket
How It's Made
- Updated design versus the v2 models are sleeker and more monochromatic for a minimalist appearance
- Wear-resistant polyester nylon treated with a coating to be water resistant and provide protection from the elements
- Access to main camera compartment is on the front for fast access to your gear
- Separate rear access to tech that allows you to grab what you need without having to unpack your gear
- Zippered access with gray hypalon pulls are less noticeable and quieter than metal pulls
- Semi-rigid back support with airflow channels reduces perspiration
- Removable rain fly for maximum protection from rain and snow or for additional security in high-crime areas like tourist destinations
How You Carry & Wear It
- Adjustable backpack straps accommodate a wide variety of users
- Adjustable sternum strap stabilizes the backpack straps for easier carrying when moving over rough and rocky terrain
- Soft top handle can be used as a grab handle or to hang the bag from a hook or tripod center column
- Trolley sleeve allows you to slide the bag over the handle of rolling carry-on luggage when moving through airports or transportation stations
Manfrotto Gear M III Specs
| Carry/Transport Options | Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Trolley Sleeve |
| Color | Black |
| Type of Closure | Zipper |
| Laptop/Tablet Compartment | Compartment 1: Fits 15" Laptop (15 x 11 x 0.6" / 38 x 28 x 1.5 cm) Compartment 2: Fits 9.7" Tablet |
| Interior Type | Insert with Adjustable Dividers (Hook & Loop) |
| Monopod/Tripod Holder | Yes |
Environmental
| Water Resistance | Rain Cover |
General
| Maximum Volume | 5.8 gal / 22 L |
| Materials | Exterior: Polyester |
| Dimensions | Exterior 18.5 x 11.8 x 7.3" / 47 x 30 x 18.5 cm Interior 15.4 x 11.4 x 5.3" / 39 x 29 x 13.5 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 lb / 1160 g |
In the Box
- Manfrotto Advanced Gear M III Backpack (Black)
- Rain Cover
- Divider Set
- Barcode: 55990
- UPC Barcode: 719821475224
- Supplier Code: MBMA3-BP-GM