From time to time we have the opportunity to bring you some exclusive deals from top brands in the industry. This week I’m excited to let you know that we have set up a new deal with Shimoda Design to bring you all a nice 10% discount on their outdoor photography bags and accessories.
All you have to do is visit their website here and use the Shimoda Design discount code ShutterMuse10 at the checkout.
Are you in Australia? Follow these instructions instead.
How To Use Your Shimoda Design Discount Code
Your coupon code can be entered on the shopping cart page or the final checkout page.

Are You Buying the Right Shimoda Products?



We have reviewed many Shimoda camera bags on this site. If you need help choosing the right one to use your Shimoda Design Discount Code on, you have come to the right place. Of course, Shimoda is best known for its Explore and Action X backpacks, but they also make an excellent range of accessories.
Related Reading – Shimoda Reviews
- Shimoda Explore v2 Review
- Shimoda Urban Explore Review
- Shimoda Action X v2 Review
- Shimoda Action X70 HD Review
- Shimoda Women’s Series Review
- Shimoda Action X Vs. Explore – Which is right for you?
- Shimoda Core Unit Guide
- Shimoda Top Loader Holster Series Review
- Shimoda Panel Wrap Review
- Shimoda Accessory Pouch Review
- Shimoda Sidecountry Review
- Shimoda Side Lite Review
- Shimoda Side Street Review
- Shimoda RST Core Units Explained and Tested
- Shimoda Soft Core Units Tested
- Shimoda Drone Core Units Review
- Shimoda Accessory Cases Reviewed
A Shimoda Discount For Australians
The Shimoda website doesn’t ship to Australia, so we have set up a special deal with Shimoda’s Australian distributor, Maxxum. You’ll get the same 10% discount, and the code is the same. Use the discount code ShutterMuse10 while checking out of the Maxxum website with Shimoda products in your cart.
A Quick Guide to Shimoda’s Best Camera Bags
All of my in-depth reviews have been linked above. Still, here is a very brief overview of the current Gura Gear lineup.
Action X70 HD

The Shimoda Action X70 HD is the largest pack in the Shimoda range. It’s designed to carry large super telephoto lenses or cine gear, with room for overnight camping gear if necessary. Read my Action X70 HD review here.
Action X v2

The Action X v2 series is designed for adventure photographers and wildlife shooters. It is available in 25L, 30L, 40L, and 50L sizes, with the larger two sizes being capable of holding telephoto zooms in the 200-600mm range. Read my Action X v2 review here.
Explore v2

The Explore v2 backpacks are designed for landscape and travel photographers. They offer both side and back panel access to your camera and travel-friendly features such as a luggage pass-through. The Shimoda Explore is available in 25L, 30L and 35L sizes. Read my Explore v2 review here.
Shimoda Sidecountry

The Shimoda Sidecountry is the little brother to the Action X and Explore series, available in 28L and 32L sizes. It maintains flagship-level materials while simplifying functionality and aesthetics. As a Side Series backpack, it’s designed to work in with the Top Loader holsters to provide camera protection. Read my review here.
Shimoda Side Lite

The Side Lite 22L is the lightest bag in the Shimoda backpack lineup and one of the lightest camera bags on the market. Taking cues from the ultralight hiking sector, this is a bag for those who want to go the distance without the weight. Read my review here.
Shimoda Side Street

The Shimoda Side Street is a minimalist urban-styled side-access camera bag available in 22L or 28L sizes. Think of it as the little brother to the Urban Explore with roll-top access. Read my review here.
Urban Explore

For the Urban Explore, Shimoda streamlined the Explore V2 outdoor photography pack for urban EDC use. The Shimoda Urban Explore is available in 20L, 25L, and 30L sizes. Read my Urban Explore review here.
Shimoda Core Units

Shimoda’s Core Unit range is designed to fit into their camera backpacks to enable a customizable load for varying photo missions. There are more than fifteen different Core Unit sizes and configurations. Read my guide to the Core Units here.
Shimoda Soft Cores

Shimoda’s range of Soft Core Units is designed to offer padded protection for compact camera kits and content creation accessories. Read my review here.
Shimoda Drone Cores

Shimoda’s Drone Core Units are designed to offer protection and organization for your drone, controller, batteries, and accessories. Read my review here.
Top Loader

The Top Loader series is Shimoda’s rugged camera holster series, available in three sizes. The depth of the holsters is expandable and they can be clipped to the front of any Shimoda backpack harness for quick access. Read my Top Loader Review here.
Panel Wraps

Shimoda’s Panel Wraps are designed to organize all your small photography accessories in an easy-to-see, foldable pouch. They come in a variety of sizes, and match the build of the brand’s rugged outdoor photo packs. Read my review here.
Shimoda Accessory Pouch

The Shimoda Accessory Pouch is a zippered organizer with added internal organization for camera batteries and other small items. Read my review here.
Shimoda Accessory Cases

The Shimoda Accessory cases are designed to organize your cables and chargers. Featuring transparent pockets for easy gear identification. Read my review here.