f-stop ICU Shallow Medium camera bag insert

f-stop ICU Shallow Medium, the flexible camera insert for your everyday photography

Sometimes you don’t need a new backpack at all, just a well-thought-out interior solution. That’s exactly where the f-stop ICU Shallow Medium camera insert comes into play. You pack your gear inside, place the insert in your backpack, and suddenly your regular photo backpack feels like a modular pro case. Pretty practical, especially when you’re switching back and forth between city, studio, and mountain trips.

The Shallow Medium is dimensioned so that you can store several cameras and multiple lenses neatly and safely. Not just “kind of”, but truly usable. This ICU easily holds, for example, a camera with an attached 70–200 mm f/2.8 lens, plus additional lenses and accessories, without feeling like you have to play Tetris on expert level.

Space for multiple cameras and lenses without chaos in your backpack

If you often travel with two bodies, you know the problem: cable clutter, lens caps somewhere, filters squeezed in between. The f-stop ICU Shallow Medium brings clear structure here. It is designed to hold several cameras and multiple lenses at the same time so you don’t have to constantly rearrange your gear.

In practice, this specifically means: you can comfortably store a camera with an attached 70–200 mm f/2.8 lens and still have room for additional lenses, such as a 24–70, a wide-angle, or a fast prime. Depending on your setup, there’s often also space for a small flash or a compact field recorder. We’d say that’s a very pleasant mix of capacity and clarity.

Optimal compatibility with f-stop backpacks

The ICU Shallow Medium works especially well in the recommended f-stop backpacks. If you use one of these backpacks or plan to get one, this insert is a very safe bet in terms of fit and handling.

Recommended bags for the f-stop ICU Shallow Medium camera insert:

• AJNA 40L
• LOTUS 32L
• LOKA UL 37L
• KASHMIR UL 30L
• GURU UL 25L

These combinations have been tested in everyday use and simply work well. The insert sits securely, can be removed and reinserted quickly, and you can also use your backpack without camera equipment by taking the ICU out completely. Especially when traveling, this is a real advantage if you’re switching between a full photo day and “just a city stroll”.

External dimensions of the f-stop ICU Shallow Medium, well-fitting and easy to transport

For the camera insert to really fit your backpack, the external dimensions are crucial. The f-stop ICU Shallow Medium is designed to offer plenty of storage space while remaining compact enough not to block your entire backpack.

External dimensions (cm):

• 12.7 cm depth
• 29.2 cm width
• 27.9 cm height

These dimensions ensure that the insert remains flat enough to be combined with other items in your backpack, such as clothing, a rain jacket, or a small tripod. You don’t have to rebuild your entire setup every time just because you want to take a bit of everyday stuff with you.

Internal dimensions, practically usable storage space for your gear

At least as important as the external dimensions are the internal dimensions, because they determine how well your camera gear actually fits inside. The f-stop ICU Shallow Medium offers a clearly defined interior that can be flexibly adapted to your setup using dividers.

Internal dimensions (cm):

• 11.4 cm depth
• 26.7 cm width
• 25.4 cm height

These dimensions are deliberately chosen so that you can store a camera with an attached 70–200 mm f/2.8 lens without it feeling cramped. At the same time, there is still enough room for additional lenses and accessories. We’d say it’s a very pleasant balance of protection, structure, and flexibility.

Lightweight for mobile photography

Especially when you’re on the go a lot, every gram counts. The f-stop ICU Shallow Medium camera insert weighs 430 g. That’s light enough not to weigh your backpack down unnecessarily, yet sturdy enough to reliably protect your gear.

At 430 g, the insert remains nicely portable and is also suitable for longer trips, city breaks, or hikes where you want to carry your camera gear safely but not excessively heavy. It doesn’t feel like “extra ballast”, but more like a sensible upgrade for your setup.