MR JAN GEAR Hippo - Waterproof standby backpack for super tele Hippo complete (roll-top+insert+carrying system)
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MR JAN GEAR Hippo - Waterproof standby backpack for super tele Hippo complete (roll-top+insert+carrying system)
MR JAN GEAR Hippo: waterproof standby backpack for super telephoto, complete
The MR JAN GEAR Hippo is the kind of backpack you won’t want to be without after a few uses. Not because it screams “outdoor”, but because it quietly does exactly what it’s supposed to do in the background: transport your camera gear safely while still allowing speed. In this complete version you get roll-top, insert and carrying system together – the full setup, designed for super telephoto.
The Hippo is designed for situations where you don’t want to spend time sorting. Leave the camera attached, head out, arrive, pull it out. Done. And yes, that’s exactly what it’s meant for: as a standby backpack that keeps your gear protected and still quickly accessible.
Waterproof TPU and roll-top, because the weather rarely asks
The outer material is made of robust, waterproof TPU. This is not “water-repellent if you’re being generous”, but a material that simply shrugs off rain, splashes and wet environments. On top of that you have the roll-top principle, which you close properly by rolling the closure at least three times before fastening the buckle. Sounds trivial, but in practice it makes all the difference when it suddenly pours or you’re moving through damp terrain.
The roll-top outer pocket also provides the necessary height when you unroll it. Unrolled, the height is 100 cm, closed 80 cm. That’s exactly the kind of leeway you learn to appreciate with long setups.
Internal dimensions for super telephoto from 400 mm to 1200 mm, with camera attached
The Hippo is designed for super telephoto lenses from 400 mm to 1200 mm. And in such a way that the camera can stay attached to the lens. That saves time, saves nerves and, honestly, it also cuts down on those moments when you’re fumbling with bayonet caps in the rain. The orange insert inside is tailored to these long combinations.
The internal dimensions of the insert are specific: 80 cm in height, plus a D-shaped base with a width of 23 cm and a depth of 20.5 cm from back to front. This is not “roughly big”, it’s very clearly defined so you can estimate in advance whether your setup will fit.
Carrying system removable, total weight 2 kg
The complete package includes the carrying system, and it is removable. That may sound like a detail at first, but it’s practical if you want to stow the backpack differently in a vehicle, boat or hide, or if you want to configure it differently for transport and use. Fully assembled, the Hippo weighs 2 kg. For a waterproof super telephoto standby backpack with insert and system, that’s pleasantly unpretentious – not ultralight, but solid.
External dimensions of the roll-top outer pocket, clearly defined
MR JAN GEAR stays precise on the outside as well. The base of the roll-top outer pocket is also D-shaped and measures 23.5 cm. From back to front the external depth is 23 cm. And as mentioned: height unrolled 100 cm, closed 80 cm. These measurements are not just numbers; they genuinely help you when packing, stowing it in the trunk, or checking against carry-on luggage requirements, depending on your trip.
MOLLE ready: two MOLLE panels for accessories you actually carry
One of the clear highlights: MOLLE ready. On the outside there are two MOLLE panels, each 35 x 14 cm. This lets you attach accessories where they make sense instead of cramming them in somewhere. Carabiners, straps, small pouches, even tripod mounts can be arranged much more flexibly. And yes, this is exactly the kind of modularity you really learn to appreciate once you’ve had to access gear with gloves on or in a hurry.
Made in Europe, developed by photographers, not just on the drawing board
The Hippo is manufactured in Europe. You can tell from the clean workmanship and from the fact that the concept hasn’t been planned past real-world use. It was developed by photographers for photographers – by people who know what a 600 or 800 feels like when you know it from more than just the spec sheet. The result is a backpack that doesn’t feel overcomplicated, but is well thought out in the details.
Travel-ready, understated, from rainforest to city
Whether you’re walking through wet undergrowth, along a shoreline, or just moving through a city where it’s constantly drizzling: the MR JAN GEAR Hippo remains a reliable shelter for your gear. No frills, no show. Just a waterproof backpack built for telephoto lenses with the camera attached, giving you a bit of peace of mind on the go because you don’t have to think about the weather all the time.
- Molle-ready
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