Designed Lighter. Built Smarter. Shaped by Real Photographers.
Every great piece of gear starts with a simple question: what do photographers actually need out there?
Before the Pocket Ranger Elite Outdoor Bag ever existed, we spent months talking to photographers—over 200 of them. Landscape shooters, documentary filmmakers, outdoor creators, and hybrid photo-video storytellers. Different styles, different destinations, but the same frustrations kept coming up again and again.
They wanted a pack that felt lighter on the body, moved naturally with them, and didn’t slow them down. They wanted faster access to their camera—without constantly taking the bag off. And they wanted a wide, intuitive opening that made gear easy to see, reach, and organize in real-world shooting scenarios.
That feedback became the foundation of the Pocket Ranger Elite.
Why Lighter Matters More Than Ever
The original Pocket Ranger Outdoor Bag was already a step forward. At 1.3 kg (bare), it was about 20% lighter than traditional outdoor photography backpacks—without sacrificing durability or protection. For many photographers, that alone made long hikes and travel days more manageable.
But we knew we could go further.
With the Pocket Ranger Elite Outdoor Bag, we pushed weight reduction to the next level. The Elite version comes in at around 1.0 kg bare, delivering nearly 40% weight savings compared to conventional outdoor camera backpacks. Less weight doesn’t just mean less fatigue—it means more freedom to move, react, and stay focused on the shot instead of the load on your back.
Faster Access, From Every Angle
One of the most praised features of the original Pocket Ranger was its distinctive Y-shaped wide opening, inspired by tactical and outdoor load-bearing systems. It allows you to open the bag fully, see everything at a glance, and access gear quickly—no digging, no guesswork.
The Elite carries that idea forward and expands on it.
This generation introduces a bold new approach: Four-Way Quick Access.
Top opening for fast lens swaps.
Rear full opening for organized packing and setup.
The signature Y-shaped front opening for instant visibility.
And a side quick-access panel for grab-and-go moments.
Different environments demand different access points. Instead of forcing photographers into one “correct” way to open a bag, the Pocket Ranger Elite adapts to how you shoot, where you shoot, and who you’re shooting with.
Rethinking Comfort and Carry
Another consistent piece of feedback was clear: camera backpacks rarely carry as well as real outdoor packs.
So we treated comfort not as a bonus, but as a priority.
The Pocket Ranger Elite features our self-developed Symbio Harness System, a dynamic back panel designed to distribute weight across multiple contact points, reduce pressure, and improve airflow. The goal wasn’t to turn photographers into pack mules—it was the opposite. We wanted the backpack to fade into the background, allowing creators to stay agile, balanced, and mobile on uneven terrain or long travel days.
Every strap, anchor point, and support zone was refined with one purpose in mind: minimize the impact of the pack on movement.
Modular by Nature, Practical by Design
Through extensive user feedback, we also learned an important lesson about modularity: flexibility matters, but practicality matters more.
Instead of chasing complexity, we refined our modular system to be more intuitive and travel-friendly. The foldable camera cube and chest bag compress flat for easy packing, work independently when needed, and integrate seamlessly into the backpack. Hidden pockets keep batteries, SD cards, and personal items organized. Tripod and gear straps deploy only when you need them—and disappear when you don’t.
This isn’t modularity for the sake of novelty. It’s modularity that fits real workflows.
Built for the Long Road Ahead
The Pocket Ranger Elite is made with 420D nylon, a CORDURA®-reinforced bottom, YKK® waterproof zippers, and ITW® lightweight buckles, all treated with a water-repellent coating to handle unpredictable weather. Available in 25L and 35L sizes, it supports everything from minimalist mirrorless kits to full multi-body, multi-lens setups with drones and accessories.
More importantly, it reflects a philosophy shaped by real-world use: lighter load, smarter access, better carry, and long-term adaptability.
The Pocket Ranger Elite Outdoor Bag isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about listening carefully, refining relentlessly, and building a tool photographers can rely on—wherever the path leads next.