When balancing long-term value and quality, f-stop is not much more expensive than entry-level products selling to the same kind of customers. This is especially true when factoring in our modular design that allows a customized carry solution based on your needs, and bundling discounts which simplify the purchasing process.
With f-stop, you will be getting a product:
When you take all of this into consideration, f-stop camera backpacks represent an amazing value and deliver a much higher return on your investment than any other camera backpack in the world.
The f-stop modular system is comprised of two parts – the insert and the pack. Unlike standard camera bags which have a limited amount of storage configuration, the combination of insert and pack gives our customers the greatest level of flexibility to carry the exact camera kit needed for any type of photography project.
From nature, to landscape, to video, to urban or travel settings, to drone, and even adventure sports, the interchangeable camera bag inserts are also useful as standalone carry solutions on their own, with the ability to be used as carry-on pieces during air travel, or even storage organization compartments when at home.
Pack and inserts can be purchased individually or as discounted bundles in the following configurations:
f-stop products are available from several retail stores. Check our website for details on specific retailers. If no retailers are available within your area you can order directly through our website, backed by our 45-day Satisfaction Guarantee and shipping to any destination.
Depending on the destination a variety of expedited shipping services are available from our US warehouse. For urgent requests please reach out via Live Chat, providing your needed delivery date, destination, and desired product. European orders shipped from the Netherlands do not have expedited shipping options available and are shipped using GLS parcel.
We ship to Canada from our US warehouse using USPS, UPS, and DHL Express.
Delivery time and shipping cost vary between destinations and methods selected during checkout. We ship confirmed orders the following business day (worldwide from the United States, and across Europe from The Netherlands) with an average of 2-5 business days for standard domestic shipments and 6-12 days for international shipments.
f-stop does not prepay taxes or import duties; we only collect sales tax if applicable. Please refer to your country’s customs guidelines for detail on import duties or taxes that may be due prior to delivery.
Free standard shipping is available for orders valued above $100 USD/EUR within the US and EU. Orders shipped outside of these areas will incur shipping costs varying on distance and selected services.
We offer discounts for active students and eligible public service employees through VerifyPass. Visit our discount page to register and receive a code applied during checkout. (https://shop.fstopgear.com/law-enforcement-military-and-education-discounts/). If you are not qualified through VerifyPass, reach out via Live Chat to provide additional detail.
No, it is not possible to combine sales, discounts, or third-party pricing. Purchases through our website are limited to one discount per purchase. Multiple discounts are not available, and we do not price-match third parties.
E-mail confirmations are provided when an order is confirmed and tracking detail when shipped. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation, please reach out via Live Chat.
Yes, we offer a 45-day Satisfaction Guarantee on items purchased through our website. Products can be exchanged within 45 days if in new, unused condition, and preferably with tags attached. Please note shipping costs for the exchange are covered by the customer.
f-stop products are designed in US and manufactured with dedicated partners in China and Vietnam.
Please complete our Dealer Application Form (https://shop.fstopgear.com/become-a-dealer/) and our B2B team will be happy to connect.
We do not offer a product catalog. All product detail can be found on the specific product web pages. For any additional detail please reach out via Live Chat with specific questions.
Order payments are preauthorized and held as a pending charge until the order is processed. This may be interpreted as a duplicate charge. Once processed the amount is charged in full and any pending authorizations will clear out.
Certain bundle adjustments can be accommodated by connecting through our Live Chat. If you wish to return an item from a bundle, the remaining items from the bundle will be charged the original price due to voiding the discount.
PayPal is an accepted payment method available at checkout. For manual orders arranged through our Support team; USA and international payments can be transferred to [email protected] European payments can be transferred to [email protected].
Rain covers are included in "Essential", "Elite", and "Master" bundle packages. Otherwise available for purchase as a separate item.
We encourage shared experience feedback and product reviews, available on each product page, by clicking on the “Write a Review” button.
Our backpacks are weather resistant, not waterproof, which indicates protection from submersion. They can be exposed to light rain or snow for a short amount of time, however using a Rain Cover will add more protection.
f-stop Camera Inserts are weather-resistant, not waterproof. The insert provides padded protection and organization while carrying inside the pack or in storage. It’s not intended to be carried long-term as a stand-alone solution.
f-stop Ultralight (UL) packs are more compact than Mountain Series packs and offer a solution when nimble will be important. These camera packs are designed for camera gear and kits that are not very heavy, up to 7kg/15 lb, because they do not have heavily padded shoulder harnesses are made of ripstop nylon covered with 120 DWR coating, while the Mountain series have a 420 DWR coating.
The UL series is designed for shorter day trips and weather conditions that are not very harsh, while the Mountain Series can be used for longer trips and can be exposed to light rain for a small amount of time. The UL packs are meant for camera gear that is not very heavy, up to 7kg/15 lb. The biggest ICU that is recommended for the UL packs is the medium-sized one, because of weight limitations.
Both series have a harness system that is designed to help you better distribute the weight on your shoulders and waist. The 3 biggest packs from the mountain Series have extra padded shoulder straps that ease the weight on your shoulders. They also have an internal multipurpose sleeve that can fit up to a 17’’ laptop, while the rest of the packs can fit a 15’’ laptop.
The maximum comfort carry weight varies between packs as follows:
UL Series:
Mountain Series:
The listed measured pack volume includes all exterior pockets and compartments.
We do not design packs specifically for taller people however all our packs from the Mountain Series and UL series can be adjusted to fit any body build, size, and physique.
MOLLE (modular lightweight load-carrying equipment) is a universal attachment system compatible with thousands of accessories, including the f-stop Mano bottle holder, Lens Barrels, or the Navin Pouch.
Shallow inserts have a uniform external depth of 5’’/12.7 cm throughout. The Slope insert bottom depth extends on the deeper side to 7’’/17.8cm making it suitable for gripped camera configurations.
The size of the rain cover depends on the backpack that you are using. Small Rain Cover fits the Guru UL. Large Rain Cover fits the Kashmir UL, Loka UL, Lotus, AJNA, Tilopa, Sukha, and SHINN.
The Navin can be used as a chest-carry rig by connecting two pairs of Gatekeeper straps (one pair attached to the top part of the pack, around the shoulder straps and the other pair should be attached to the bottom of the sides of the pack) Alternatively the Navin can be attached on the hip belt using the MOLLE system.
Our Ultra Light and Mountain Series packs can fit a hydration bladder into the main compartment’s drop-in multi-purpose sleeve, with the drinking hose routed through the H20 port.
The front vertical pockets on the Mountain Series and DuraDiamond®️ packs are sized to fit folding avalanche shovels, transceivers, and folding probes.
At this time we have no plans to introduce an avalanche airbag and cannot guarantee compatibility with third-party products.
Yes, f-stop does in fact produce bags for drones. We currently offer the DuraDiamond® Drone Case in both large and small options.
The f-stop Dalston is part of our Urban Series which includes a removable padded camera compartment. Select small-size inserts can be carried inside the Dalston, however, is not compatible with gear accessibility.
Yes, in most instances you can carry a laptop inside the backpack. Laptops or devices up to 15’’ (or 16” MacBook Pro) can be carried in the main compartment of all f-stop packs, placed behind the camera insert facing the front of the pack.
The SHINN, SUKHA, and TILOPA packs include a padded drop-in multipurpose sleeve, and the TILOPA DuraDiamond®️ and SHINN DuraDiamond®️ packs include a padded drop-in sleeve on the back panel organizer.
For additional protection we also offer laptop carry cases available through our Accessories shop. (https://shop.fstopgear.com/other-products/accessories/)
The collapsed tripod size will determine whether it can be carried in or outside of the pack. Compact tripods can fit inside the main compartment laid across the insert or stored inside zipper pockets. Standard and larger size tripods are carried on the outside of the pack, attached to either side or center of the pack using Gatekeeper Straps. Enhanced tripod carry is available using our Tripod Bags purchased separately through our Accessories shop. (https://shop.fstopgear.com/other-products/accessories/)
Yes, it is possible to attach camping gear. A tent or a sleeping bag can be attached to the bottom or top of the pack, using Gatekeeper Straps. Alternatively, the front straps and side compression straps (on some of our backpack models ) can be used to attach a variety of equipment to the packs.
“Nine Iron” is the color name for the Rain Cover. It is a deep steel grey tone.
The Tilopa 50L is certainly suitable for carry-on purposes with air travel. Many of our customers have successfully used the Tilopa as a carry-on while traveling. However, the results will vary depending on the airline, plane size, and how the bag is packed. As always, the loaded camera insert can be removed from the pack and hand carried if the airline requires the pack to be checked in. Other users have successfully carried their larger SHINN 80L backpacks on planes. With this in mind, the f-stop Tilopa 50L is relatively "carry-on" friendly.
The Dalston Navy Blue color was discontinued as part of product evolution. The Dalston is still available in Aloe Green and Nasturtium Orange colors.
The Red Bull AJNA was a limited-edition backpack and is no longer available for purchase.
The 62L Satori EXP was discontinued in 2015 and succeeded by the SUKHA 70L pack.
The Malibu Blue color was discontinued as part of product evolution and no longer available.
The Large Slope and Large Shallow camera inserts were discontinued as part of product evolution and are no longer available for purchase. The Pro Large Insert is currently available for this size range.
Currently, the Cine Master is the only insert with top-through access and is compatible only with the SHINN backpack. For hybrid top-loading solutions, check out our "Hatch-backing" article (https://shop.fstopgear.com/f-stop-tips-tricks-camera-units-stacking-hatchbacking/)
The front pocket weep hole is a drainage feature to divert liquid away and outside your pack in case of a spill.
Cleaning and care instructions are available through the following link ( https://fstopgear.com/general-instructions-cleaning-and-maintaining-your-f-stop-gear/ )
If your sternum strap is missing, please reach out via Live Chat to arrange a replacement.
Please reach out via Live Chat with the requested dividers or parts, including your product and shipping details.
While our warranty does not cover broken buckles, we can send you a replacement for self-repair if available. Please relay your order number and images of the damaged buckle through Live Chat so we can arrange for a replacement part to be provided.
f-stop would like to offer functional repairs on any of our gear. However, solutions may vary for each circumstance. Reach out via Live Chat or the Support form, and provide your order number, product issue, and supporting images to help us find a suitable solution.
The warranty policy when purchasing from a retailer is that they should directly support you with any issues towards a satisfactory resolution. Our official retailers are instructed to handle the warranty procedures. Please reach out to the retailer from where you have purchased the pack and ask them to guide you through the process. If they are not willing to cooperate with you, please provide us with the correspondence, photos of the damage, and proof of purchase. We will take over from there.
The return policy for f-stop products purchased through our official Amazon e-store avail of our usual 45-day satisfaction guarantee. However, return requests must be initiated through your Amazon account.
Returns, exchanges, and warranty requests concerning f-stop products should be directed to the retailer which originally sold the product. If there are issues receiving a resolution from an authorized retailer, please reach out via Live Chat here on the f-stop website and include correspondence, proof of purchase if available, as well as photos of the product.
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