Ogden, UT—Designed by Gura Gear, the Bataflae backpack represents the company’s next evolution of creative design for photographers and videographers, featuring a patent-pending, butterfly multi-access system and stowaway harness.
The Bataflae (Bislama for “butterfly”) is aimed at traveling photographers who navigate through airports and need a carry-on with a lightweight, durable design. Its multi-access system was developed to offer “a smarter way of carrying and accessing camera gear.” The configuration maximizes the interior space, making it possible to work out of the bag with multiple bodies attached to lenses in the field.
Available in 32L and 26L variants, the Bataflae fits professional-size DSLRs, medium-format systems and long lenses. In addition to being able to open the bag completely, users can open the butterfly flaps to provide access to just the gear needed, which is useful in tight environments or in rough conditions where exposing the entire kit isn’t desirable. With the quick pinch of a buckle, the butterfly flaps release to a full traditional opening.
Available in black, gray and tan, the Bataflae is PVC-free, with YKK RC Fuse zippers and a weather-resistant coating. Additional features include a MOLLE-compatible side attachment system that allows for multi-point tripod/monopod configurations and the attachment of other accessories with quick-hook side straps. There are two full-length external accessory compartments on the front for storing travel documents, a light jacket and snacks, while multiple internal mesh pockets and an adjustable divider system help keep gear organized.
Each bag comes with a removable seam-sealed adjustable rain cover/ground cloth, riveted handles and color-coded zipper pulls that can be operated with gloved hands.
The Bataflae 32L has exterior dimensions of 14x21x9 inches and interior dimensions of 13x20x7 inches; it carries an MSRP of $449. The Bataflae 26L measures 14x18x9 inches on the exterior and 13x17x7 on the interior; $399. guragear.com
