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An exclusive first look at a cool new nature photography bag
Hello Reader,
Eight years ago, I reviewed the FirstLight backpack from Think Tank. Since then, it's a bag I see nature photographers using everywhere I go.
A few months ago, Think Tank emailed me to let me know a new version would be released in April.
There was a long list of interesting updates. And, as usual from Think Tank, a couple of features I had never seen on a camera bag before.
"Would you like to test it out before the launch?"
You bet!!
I have used the brand new FirstLight Plus backpack sneaky-sneaky-style for the past two months. My in-depth review is now online.
-->> Think Tank FirstLight Plus review
Also, a huge thanks to those who offered their help and location advice for my trip to Tasmania after I sent my packing list last week. I'm so grateful for this growing community.
Cheers and happy shooting,
Dan
Shutter Muse
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