MAIL BAG – Urban Explore Core Unit in Action X & Explore



This video will show you how Urban Explore’s Core Unit’s fit in Action X and Explore backpacks.

Urban Explore packs only come as complete kits, so if you have one and want to use the Core Unit in one of our mountain packs, this video will show you what you can expect. This we potentially save you some money as you only need to buy the backpack shell – not a Starter Kit.

It’s a bit confusing, my apologies but the more gear we make the more complex the eco-system gets 🙂

Also, I did not demonstrate on the actual Explore Series as the rear panel are the same size as Action X.

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19 thoughts on “MAIL BAG – Urban Explore Core Unit in Action X & Explore”

  1. This video might get a bit confusing, my apologies but the more gear we make the more complex the eco-system gets. Mostly I think the UE20 and UE25 Core Unit's potentially add the most modular value for your backpack needs.
    Also, I did not demonstrate on the actual Explore Series as the rear panel is the same size as the equivalent Action X model.

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  2. Thank you for this video, this was perhaps my biggest question on the Urban Explorer series. I am considering the UE25 as a companion for my Action X50 and as an office/commute backpack (no camera). My only concern is my laptop. I will soon be getting a new work laptop, HP Zbook Fury 16. While the bag can fit a 16" laptop, this one is a beast, with a thickness of 2.86 cm. Will I be able to fit it in the UE 25 or 30l?

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  3. I think as mirrorless becomes (has become) more prolific, light pack travel with bigger/full bodies or gripped bodies are kinda neglected (I understand the paradox).
    When travelling other than for work, it's not always a case of take as much gear as possible but rather take what you need and use the rest of the space for travel items.
    The only size that is air travel "personal item" under seat compatible (not always either) are the 25L bags.
    I'm sorely missing a 26.5cm(W)X16cm(H)X16cm(D) insert to sit horizontally at the bottom of the 25L Action X that would be able to carry a Z9 (or similar large body), and a 24-70

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  4. Hi Ian, love the thoughts that went into making these units.
    Currently looking for an EDC companion for my Explore 35, excellent bag for planned shoots, but too bulky for city trips. Are you planning on any sling bags (other than the top loader)? Would love to stay in the ecosystem instead of going PD. Greetings from Kyoto.

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  5. Saw the Urban Explore 20/25 in a shop last week and can't wait to get one! Unbelievably well-made backpacks, I'd buy every single bag if I could afford it.

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  6. @ShimodaDesigns Can any of the larger (or deeper) core units fit within the UE25? I love mine, but would like to have a slightly larger core unit to fit additional lenses.

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  7. What about the small core unit? I never see any videos demonstrating how best to use one. I’ve reduced my kit to one camera and one small lens so I don’t think I’d need anything bigger. I’m tempted by the Urban Explorer but the mirrorless core unit is overkill.

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  8. This is great, Ian. I have the UE 25 and the Action X 30. I had not had a need to try out the fit of the smaller UE25 CU but had been wondering if that would work when I want to carry a bit more non-photo stuff. You demonstrated that it does and how to do it! Thanks!

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  9. Any news on the availability of the large DSLR core unit, my wife ordered the Explore 35 and large DSLR CORE to accommodate her new lens and it has been months now with no core unit and is now questioning if we just sell the explore 35 and get something else as it is just sitting in a spare room in its box still.
    Love the bags though, so comfortable when we can use it.

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