Think Tank Joins Roll Top Bag Craze with New FocusPoint Backpack Series

Sep 29, 2025

Jaron Schneider

Two durable backpacks are shown: the left one in brown displayed from the front with a roll-top closure, and the right one in tan shown from the back, highlighting padded straps and back panel.

Roll top backpacks are all the rage right now and Think Tank is joining in on the craze with the FocusPoint RollTop Backpack series, designed for photographers to use as both an everyday carry as well as for travel.

In just the past couple of years, most of the new backpacks feature some kind of expandable top, usually integrating some take on the roll top. Peak Design’s new Outdoor Line, Shimoda’s New Side Series, the NYA-EVO Fjord, and the Wandrd Prvke are just a few popular options that all use a similar design. While it’s not everyone’s favorite, it is likely popular right now due to its versatility — roll tops can expand easily, making them capable of being a bag that can handle multiple different types of jobs.

That’s Think Tank’s take on its new FocusPoint bags.

A black camera backpack with its front compartment open, revealing a neatly organized camera, lenses, and other photography equipment stored in padded interior sections.

“Created for savvy, style-conscious photographers navigating busy streets, public transit, and travel hubs, the FocusPoint series blends Think Tank craftsmanship with a modern roll-top design that adapts to any situation,” the company says.

The FocusPoint backpack is available in both 22L and 30L sizes and features a removable camera cube, expansion pockets, and 10 “strategically placed” pockets for additional organization. The roll top and removable cube combine to offer photographers a bag that can adapt to a day in the city as easily as a weekend in the mountains. It also has both side and rear panel access, removable straps for a tripod or hiking poles, and a padded laptop sleeve that will fit a 14-inch (in the 22L) or a 16-inch (30L).

A black backpack with padded straps and mesh back panel holds a foldable tripod secured in a side pocket with adjustable straps.

“We wanted to create a bag that transitions effortlessly between everyday life and professional photography,” Doug Murdoch, CEO and Lead Product Designer at Think Tank Photo, says. “The FocusPoint series delivers quick camera access, expandable storage, and premium organization, all in a sleek and sustainable design.”

A man wearing a grey t-shirt carries a large, black, roll-top backpack with multiple zippered compartments and padded shoulder straps.

Think Tank also included a hidden Air Tag pocket, a luggage passthrough to allow it to sit nicely on a roller bag, and the back is made of breathable air mesh to allow it to be comfortably worn all day.

A black backpack is securely fastened to the extended handle of a black rolling suitcase, showing a convenient travel setup against a white background.

The FocusPoint series is available starting today in black, green, yellow, or orange colors. The 22L version costs $235.79 while the 30L version is priced at $269.75.

Image credits: Think Tank