Shimoda's Top Loader collection complements our full range of adventure-friendly camera backpacks. Top Loaders can function as protective camera inserts inside your Shimoda backpack, or they can be carried independently as a shoulder/sling bag. They can be paired with the belt from the backpack to wear as a hip pack, or they can be mounted to the harness of your pack (with optional Accessory Straps). They are the most adaptable bags in the Shimoda range.

All Top Loaders have an expandable base so you can carry up-to a 70-200mm/100-400mm sized professional lens. The Small size is ideal for body and lens, and each size up from the Small adds one more vertical section to fit an additional lens or lenses. These bags are also a great fit for Mavic sized drones and smaller. Top Loader’s are made from durable weather resistant materials so all your gear is protected when the weather goes foul.

Using Top Loaders is an efficient way to pack a camera kit. They allow you to carry less weight and rigidity than you would with Shimoda's typical Core Units, with the added benefit of multiple modes of carry separate from the backpack. If you have an adventure where you just need a modest amount of camera gear and have more adventure/survival-related kit to pack, a Top Loader is a great way to save space and weight while still protecting your gear.