Think Tank Walker Pro Series 16L Backpack – Legendary durability and award-winning comfort
The Think Tank Walker Pro Series 16L Backpack combines legendary durability with an award-winning comfort system. It adapts to both rolling and backpack carry, and it keeps essential camera gear organized for travel and daily shoots.
Key features
- Comfortable harness system that lets you roll the bag or carry it on your back.
- Dedicated laptop compartment that holds up to a 15” laptop.
- Fits two camera bodies with lenses attached, including a 200–400mm f/4 lens.
- Available accessory: Roller Flair (sold separately).
Additional features
The Walker Pro Series 16L includes a long list of practical details designed for photographers who travel, commute or shoot on location.
- Interior specially designed to maximize gear for carry-on and meets most U.S. and international airline carry-on requirements; check with your airline for current carry-on requirements.
- Reinforced telescoping handle with rubberized touch points for secure gripping when rolling the bag.
- Tripod mount on the front panel for quick tripod attachment and transport.
- Dedicated smartphone pocket sized for large phones with up to a 5.5” (14 cm) screen.
- Lockable YKK® RC Fuse zipper sliders (locks are not included).
- Two side water bottle pockets plus two side zippered pockets for small accessories or personal items.
- High-quality materials: YKK® RC Fuse zippers, ballistic nylon, high-density velex and closed-cell PU foam.
- Custom-designed, high-performance 80 mm wheels with sealed ABEC grade 5 bearings for quiet, smooth rolling.
- Seam-sealed rain cover included to protect gear from wet weather.
- User-replaceable retractable handle, wheels, wheel housings, feet and kick plate to extend product life.
- Adjustable dividers allow a customized fit for DSLR or mirrorless gear.
- Interior clear zippered pockets for accessories keep small items visible and organized.
- Organizer pocket for pens, cards and smaller items.
- Hypalon reinforced rear panel increases durability where the bag contacts other surfaces.
- Shoulder harness pockets, D-rings, daisy chain and adjustable sternum strap for comfortable and secure carry on the back.
- Clear business card holder on the top panel for identification and easy contact information display.
- Compatible with Camera Support Straps (sold separately) for added carrying options.
What fits inside
The backpack offers flexible layouts to carry a full kit for professional shoots. Use the adjustable dividers to configure the interior for bodies, lenses and accessories.
- Holds 1 gripped DSLR, 1 standard DSLR, 5–7 standard zoom lenses and a 15” laptop.
- Alternatively, holds 1 gripped DSLR, 5–7 standard zoom lenses, a flash, and a 15” laptop.
- Maximum supported lens size: 200–400mm f/4.
Examples of typical kit layouts
- Nikon D4s with 24–70mm f/2.8 attached, D810 with 14–24mm f/2.8 attached, 70–200mm f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8, two SB900 flashes, and a 15” MacBook Pro.
- Canon 1DxII, Canon 5DMIII with 70–200mm f/2.8 attached, 16–35mm f/2.8, 24–70mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8 macro, 50mm f/1.2, two teleconverters, two 600EXII flashes, 15” MacBook Pro and a 12.9” iPad Pro.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Internal Dimensions |
30 x 50 x 16–18 cm |
| Exterior Dimensions |
32 x 55.5 x 22.9 cm |
| Laptop Compartment |
25 x 36.8 x 2.3 cm |
| Weight |
3.7 kg |
| Materials - Exterior |
Durable water-repellant (DWR) coating Polyurethane coating 1680D ballistic nylon YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers 420D velocity nylon 550D polyester, 320G air mesh Ultra-stretch pockets Y-buckles Antique nickel-plated metal hardware Nylon webbing 3-ply bonded nylon thread |
| Materials - Interior |
Closed cell foam & PE board reinforced dividers 200D polyester Polyurethane backed “super-stick” velex liner and dividers 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed rain cover Laminated clear mesh pockets 3-ply bonded nylon thread |
Frequently asked questions
Question: Will this bag fit a 15” laptop and still hold a full camera kit?
Answer: Yes. The backpack has a dedicated laptop compartment that accepts up to a 15” laptop while still offering space for camera bodies, lenses and accessories when arranged with the adjustable dividers.
Question: Can I use this as carry-on luggage for flights?
Answer: The interior is specially designed to maximize carry-on gear and it meets most U.S. and international airline carry-on requirements; however, airline rules change, so always check with your carrier for current size limits.
Question: What happens if a wheel or handle breaks?
Answer: The Walker Pro Series features user-replaceable retractable handle, wheels, wheel housings, feet and kick plate, which helps extend the product life and allows you to replace those parts rather than replace the entire bag.
Question: Are there weather protection features?
Answer: Yes. The pack includes a seam-sealed rain cover and uses DWR and polyurethane coatings on the exterior to help repel water and protect gear in light to moderate weather.
Question: Can I carry a tripod on the bag?
Answer: Yes. The bag has a tripod mount on the front panel for quick attachment and transport of a tripod.