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Some people pack for a hike and leave. I used to pack, unpack, stare at my backpack and start negotiating. Could I fit everything in? What would have to stay at home? And if I somehow managed to close …

Wondering whether Side Series or Urban Explore is more suited to your needs? We’re here to help. Both collections are great in their own respects, and both work brilliantly as an everyday pack, …

I have been running landscape photography workshops now since days when I had hair. From film cameras and into the world of digital, I reckon I have had my hands on most of those that were introduced …

I’ve tried plenty of photography bags over the years and honestly, the Shimoda Explore V2 25 is one that fully delivers to me. It&nbs …

When I moved to Eastbourne back in 2014 I had no idea of the adventures that awaited me. I have lived by the South Coast my whole life but had never really explored the local terrain until moving an h …

I have been a professional landscape photographer now since days when I had hair and I love that I do this for my living. I never take it for granted. Being out in the landscape lifts my spirits and b …

When you're heading out into the unknown, whether it's a rugged mountain trail, a dense forest, or the city streets, your bag becomes more than just something to carry your things. It’s your org …

Photographer Monica Doshi has an eye for storytelling through her lens — capturing fleeting expressions, breathtaking landscapes, and moments that feel both intimate and universal. Her work is …

The Urban Explore with a mountain backdrop taken on a drive to the post office. The Sea Pinks or Thrift caught my eye and, as per norm, my camera gear was in the car. “Urban Explore” migh …

Shimoda Filter Wrap 150 Call me old fashioned, call me a Luddite, but I still use filters. I’d much prefer to get things as right as possible in camera than spend extra time at the computer b …

For adventure photographers, having the right camera backpack is just as important as having the right camera. Whether you're trekking through rugged mountain trails or hiking deep into the wilderness …

In the remote corners of the world, where snow falls sideways, where the sea heaves beneath an open zodiac, and the air rings with the cries of seabirds, I’ve built my career frame by fra …

Featuring the Shimoda Action X40 in the Arctic Circle   I'm Monica Doshi, a UK based retired doctor, mother of two boys and most importantly, enthusiast photographer. I love spending time g …

Action X50 under a fog bow   As a relative newbie to the Shimoda ecosystem, I thought I’d give my thoughts on their packs. Well, one pack in particular, the Action X50. I work as a mounta …