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Manfrotto Advanced Compact III 12L Backpack (Black)

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$94.47 $149.95 In stock

Category: Backpacks

The Advanced Compact III 12L is the smallest bag in the range and the most
weighted toward personal items, running roughly 30% camera gear to 70% everything
else. The 8.7 × 5.3 × 3.5″ camera compartment still takes a DSLR or
mirrorless with three lenses, or a small drone with accessories, protected by
M-Guard high-density EVA foam dividers.

What it holds

  • Camera compartment 8.7 × 5.3 × 3.5″, with customizable dividers.
  • Lower section beneath the camera gear for clothing, snacks or supplies.
  • Tech compartment for a 13″ laptop and 9.7″ tablet.
  • Side tripod holder and a side water bottle pocket.

Access and build

  • Front access to the camera compartment, with separate top access for personal items.
  • Wear-resistant polyester nylon with a water-resistant treatment, plus a removable rain cover.
  • Gray hypalon zip pulls.
  • Semi-rigid back panel with airflow channels.

Carrying

  • Adjustable shoulder and sternum straps.
  • Soft top handle and a trolley sleeve.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley ★★★★★

It took me a minute to figure out how to slide my mirrorless body into that compact 8.7-inch compartment, but once I did, the rest of the bag swallowed my tablet, lunch, and a jacket easily. The 30/70 split is perfect for a day out where gear is just part of the load.

George ★★★★★

I’ve been using it daily for a month now, and the 8.7 × 5.3 × 3.5″ camera compartment fits my mirrorless body plus a spare lens perfectly, leaving the rest for a jacket and lunch. The padding feels solid, and the straps distribute weight better than my old bag.

Ruby Z. ★★★★★

The 70/30 split between personal and camera gear is perfect for city exploring—I can fit my mirrorless kit plus a jacket and snacks without it feeling bulky. Even the smallest bag in this line has enough padding to keep my gear safe while still looking like a regular daypack.