--- product_id: 16131449 title: "Urban Approach 15 Backpack for Mirrorless Camera Systems (Black)" brand: "think tank" price: "€ 416.04" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/16131449-urban-approach-15-backpack-for-mirrorless-camera-systems-black store_origin: FR region: France --- # Urban Approach 15 Backpack for Mirrorless Camera Systems (Black) **Brand:** think tank **Price:** € 416.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Urban Approach 15 Backpack for Mirrorless Camera Systems (Black) by think tank - **How much does it cost?** € 416.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/16131449-urban-approach-15-backpack-for-mirrorless-camera-systems-black) ## Best For - think tank enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted think tank brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Think TankUrban Approach 15 Backpack for Mirrorless Camera Systems (Black) ## Images ![Urban Approach 15 Backpack for Mirrorless Camera Systems (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M0osxMvQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A seemingly bottomless bag of thoughtful design and very sound materials and construction *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015* Like many photographers, I've owned many bags, most of which I came to regret buying. So I was skeptical about the capacity and convenience claims for this Think Tank Urban Approach 15 bag for mirrorless systems. I purchased it, figuring I could always send it back if it proved oversold and inadequate. But the bag is like some sort of magician's top hat: once it is full, you could surprise an audience at a photography show by pulling one thing after another after yet another out of it. I'm still amazed; and I'm the one who packed it.If, before I bought this compact bag, someone shown me the list of things I actually put into the bag, I would have thought he was grossly exaggerating. And you may think that I am, too. But it is remarkable how well designed the Urban Approach 15 is for a mirrorless system like the Olympus Micro Four-Thirds OM-D E-M1 and its M Zuiko lenses and accessories. Believe it or not, here's the list of content of this bag (it does sound a bit like "The 12 Days of Christmas") and they all fit in together at the same time:CAMERA AND LENSES:OM-D E-M1 body with Crumpler Industry Disgrace camera strapM.Zuiko ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PROOlympus BCL-0980 Body-cap Lens for Micro Four Thirds - 9mm - F/8.0M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 MacroM.Zuiko 75mm f1.8M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f2.8 PROM.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 PROM.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f2.8 PROM.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 for the 40-150mm telephoto-zoomM.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 IIACCESSORIES:Lens caps (stored on lenses) for all lenses that come equipped with themHaze filters and polarizers for all lens that can take them (these are on lenses or in a wallet pouch)Olympus HLD-7 Camera Grip for Olympus E-M1 with OM-D GS-5 Grip StrapOlympus CABLE REMOTE USB RM-UC1Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot ReaderSeveral SanDisk Flash Memory Cards in a carrying caseE-M1 USB computer cableTwo Olympus BCN-1 Battery Chargers for BLN-1 Battery and cordsTwo SF Cable, 2 Prong Right Angle Plug Adapters (US and European)Three extra BLN-1 batteries in a caseManfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini TripodThree Manfrotto Quick Release Plates (200PL) and tripod adjustment Allen-wrenchManfrotto 337 Hot Shoe Double Axis Bubble LevelOlympus FL-LM2 Shoe FlashOlympus MAL-1 Macro Arm LightExtra Olympus hot shoe coversThink Tank rain coverLens cleaner and tissuesStrapped to the right side of the bag is a Manfrotto BeFree compact aluminum tripod (its length exactly matches the bag's height).Finally, a 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro slips very easily into this fully loaded back. The bag has a separate compartment for this between the main equipment compartment and the shoulder straps. There is still room for an iPad, but I don't have one.LIKELY QUESTIONS:Is this bag jammed full, so that I can't easily close the zippers? No, not at all: the high-quality zippers move quite freely (they can be locked, too).Is the bag carefully and tightly packed, making use of all available space? Yes on both points.Can I get things into and out of the bag easily or do I have to pry them out? Yes, things move in and out very easily .Can I get anything else into the bag? Probably not -- a BB maybe. A larger flash (like the Olympus FL-50R Wireless Flash) would be nice, but the law of physics forbid it. Anyway, it can travel in the suitcase.How are the shoulder straps? These are padded and adjustable so as to be comfortable enough. There's a sternum strap to keep the bag from shifting. The plastic buckles seem well-designed and of durable material. The hang-carry loop on the top of the bag is adequate, though it might have been a little broader.Is the bag conspicuous? No, not at all. Without the tripod strapped to it, it looks like something that might carry a few items for a day-trip. It doesn't scream "Steal me, I'm a camera bag!"Is the bag heavy? Yes, it is but not terribly so -- although I won't want to lug it about all day. The virtue is that the kit is all there in one package, if I need to take everything with me. As I won't carry this around on hikes or in the street, a Think Tank TurnStyle 20 Convertible Sling Bag & Belt Pack rounds out the kit, ready for the few things I might use on any given day.SHORTCOMINGS:Does the Urban Approach 15 have any serious faults or drawbacks? No matter what you get, you always want that one more thing. The only shortcomings I see are minor.The outside pockets would be far more useful if they were bellows pockets with velcro closures.The zippered pocket is said to be useful for an iPhone, but it looks to tight and shallow to be of much use for that. Perhaps it could hold business cards or something of little bulk.The side pockets are of stretch material: one pocket is supposed to hold a water bottle, but it would have to be a very narrow and sturdy cylinder of limited capacity to fit into that pocket and not be crushed; the other stretch pocket is to support one or two feet of the tripod that is secured by a strap above (the tripod strap itself is of very clever design with a hidden velcro patch so it won't fall off and get lost), but you wonder whether the stretch material will hold up over time the way a ripstop nylon pocket would.The rain cover is well designed: It folds up into its own an attached pouch for compactness and to shield things from moisture after the rain stops. It would have been better designed if Think Tank had followed LowePro's example and permanently attached the rain cover inside a velcro-closed compartment at the bottom of the bag so it could be pulled out and wrapped around the bag and stored afterwards (of course, this would have entailed extra cost and higher price, but probably not a lot for the convenience of carriage and insurance against losing the cover).The shortcomings are minor and not at all vexing. I don't want to end the review on a negative note -- so let me say that is is a superior bag, it is reasonably priced, and it is perhaps the most utilitarian bag I've ever own (out of many over the years). Try it; you'll like it. And if you don't, Think Tank has a generous return policy. So what's the risk? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Really lives up to the TANK name *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023* Overall, I love this backpack. Its slim and rides really well. The pockets allow for good organization. The zippers are pretty strong and durable. I see this backpack lasting a long time. It's my 2nd think tank purchase and would buy again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great all around Photography/Laptop backpack. *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015* This is the first photography specific backpack I've bought and I really like it a lot. I bought it before a recent trip as I wanted a carry on that could fit all of my camera gear, my 13" Macbook Pro Retina, a Kindle and all the other crap you want on a 6 hour flight. I shoot with a Sony A7, the 35mm f/2.8, 55mm f/1.8 and a Hasselblad 500CM.I often carry an extra lens or two beyond this kit. I can fit the Sony on top, with batteries, lenses and film on each side and I divide the bottom section in half. The Hassy goes on one half with an 80mm lens attached. This leaves the other half of the bottom for snacks, or any other extra accessories. The reality is that every divider comes out making it just a big open compartment if you want. You can configure it any way you like and it come with plenty of dividers.There's not much you can't see from the photos except perhaps that the pocket on the front isn't really deep enough for an iPhone 6 and the outside pockets are stretchy and only fit small (Disposable) water bottles. No Klean Kanteen. I use the tripod side for my Tripod and it works well. The Laptop compartment fits my Macbook and I can even fit the charger with the long cable at the bottom. I don't know if it would fit a 17" Laptop, but my wife's older 15" MBP fits in there just fine.In terms of build quality, it's built like a tank. The zippers, pulls, handles, straps and fabric are really thick, tough and sturdy. It's pretty light weight for the size and feels really good on my back. The body is fairly rigid with adequate padding to protect everything pretty well. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/16131449-urban-approach-15-backpack-for-mirrorless-camera-systems-black](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/16131449-urban-approach-15-backpack-for-mirrorless-camera-systems-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*