NYA-EVO Fjord 80 + RCI-XXL Expedition Backpack System | PRE-ORDER | SHIPS IN JUNE
Regular price
$928.00
$778.00
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Maximum Capacity - Zero Compromise.
Introducing our most ambitious release yet: the Fjord 80 Expedition Camera Backpack paired with the RCI-XXL insert and Grumbler Dividers. Built for photographers who refuse to compromise. Products are now available for pre-order at exclusive launch pricing.
Ships June 2026
PRE-ORDER TIMELINE:
Pre-Order | Begins February 19th - Discounted pricing quantities limited
Complete Expedition System Fjord 80 + RCI XXL + 2 Grumbler Dividers
Ultimate protection for super telephoto lenses and cinema cameras.
- MSRP: $928
- Pre-order Special (February 19 - March 31): $778 – Save $150
WHAT'S INCLUDED
FJORD 80 EXPEDITION CAMERA BACKPACK
60-80L three-stage expansion system. Maximum capacity for extended expeditions.
The Fjord 80 delivers 60-80L of expandable capacity for extended European expeditions. Built with ECONYL® regenerated nylon waste materials, advanced aluminum frame system, and professional-grade features that set new standards in adventure photography gear.
RCI-XXL CAMERA INSERT
Ultimate protection for super telephoto lenses and cinema cameras.
Built exclusively for the Fjord 80 with 100% recycled polyester ripstop construction, zip-away lid system, and collapsible design, the RCI XXL delivers professional-grade protection without compromise.
Our most capable camera insert yet, engineered for professional wildlife and sports photographers working with super telephoto lenses. With a 46cm camera access panel and wider, deeper dimensions than the RCI XL, this insert accommodates Canon, Sony, and Nikon 600mm f/4 lenses with camera bodies attached, plus RED Digital Cinema equipment. The RCI XXL can also fit 800mm and even 1200mm lenses.
GRUMBLER GO DIVIDER
Customizable protection system
NEW features on the Fjord 80
- Quick access zippered side pockets accessed from the rear while keeping the expandable body fabric side pockets
- Expandable body fabric side pockets are larger and can fit a compact tent
- Larger camera access panel. 46cm compared to 41cm for Fjord 60C
- Fits the wider and deeper RCI XXL (to be purchased separately, not included with the backpack)
- Fits all the RCI -XS, S, M,L and XL or a combination (to be purchased separately, not included with the backpack)
- Larger roll top pocket in the top (10 liter) compared to the Fjord 60C
- Aluminum frame with clearance for the head
- Aluminum frame easily removable for making the bag carry-on compatible
- Removable front attachment straps (can be placed on the bottom)
- Removable front attachment strap gatekeeper buckle can be used to secure front zippers from pickpockets
Three-Stage Expansion System
- Compact Mode: 60L when not carrying much gear
- Standard Mode: 70L for extended photography trips
- Expedition Mode: 80L maximum capacity for long trips and lots of gear
Key Features:
- ECONYL® 210 Denier ripstop fabric made with regenerated yarn from nylon waste
- Torso Height Adjustment: Three settings (16-20 inches) for perfect fit
- Carry-on is possible when removing the aluminum frame out of its support and placing it loose into the bag
- Professional camera gear protection
- Advanced ergonomic design
- Premium hardware and materials
- Seamtaped raincover included
- Padded laptop sleeve up to Macbook Pro 16 inch
Tip:
Carry-on compatible IF OUR RECOMMENDATION IS FOLLOWED for most airlines (purchase large cabin bag). Note: NYA-EVO is not responsible if the bag is not allowed on the airliner.
Carry-on recommendations for F80
- Take the alumimum frame (53cm high) out of its support and place it loose inside the main compartment
- Do not overstuff the main compartment in height. Stuff it until the aluminum frame (53cm high)
- Do not fill the zippered side pockets
- Do not fill the front pocket completely (fill it and measure to make sure you achieve 23cm in depth)
- Do not expand the roll-top pocket
- Do not expand the front pocket zippers
- Make your bag look small by removing the waist belt and placing it inside main compartment
- Make your bag look tidy by avoiding loose webbing straps (roll excess webbing up and fix with elastic band)
- Always purchase large cabin bag with your airliner
Specifications
- Volume expanded: 80 liter
- Volume not expanded: 60 liter
- Weight: 2730 g
- Weight stripped down: 2480 g (without helmet mesh, raincover and front attachment straps)
- Dimensions expanded: 75x38x28cm
- Dimensions for carry-on: 55x35x23cm (read our recommendations how to achieve this)
- Carry-on compatible IF OUR RECOMMENDATION IS FOLLOWED for most airlines (purchase large cabin bag). Note: NYA-EVO is not responsible if the bag is not allowed in the airline cabin.
Materials
- Outer body fabric: 100% ECONYL Regenerated nylon, 200 Denier Rip-stop with thermoplastic polyurethane that holds up to 20,000mm watercolumn on interior and water-repellant coating on exterior of the fabric.
- Internal liner fabric: high density nylon 70 Denier with polyurethane coating.
- Soft touch quick dry knitted fabric for all contact points to the body.
- High density closed cell foams for suspension system.
- Glove friendly aluminum zip pullers and Woojin® or Duraflex® plastic side release buckles.
- Outside zippers are all YKK®️. Heavy gauge for rear zip and Aquaguard® zip for top and front zippers.
- Nylon webbing.
- Hypalon® base.
- Soft nylon stretch mesh for interior pockets.
Construction
- High weather resistance provided by a combination of a thermoplastic polyurethane coated nylon fabric and polyurethane coated YKK® Aquaguard® zippers. In extreme conditions a seam-taped detachable rain cover can be attached for an extra protection barrier.
- Lightweight aluminum T6-6061 tubular frame combined with the use of high density foam covered with quick dry soft knitted fabric provide for optimal load management and carry comfort.
- Rear panel zipper provides full access to the main compartment for easy packing. This configuration has the extra benefit of having the zipper close to the body for anti-theft security and keeping your shoulder straps out of the dirt during access.
- The pack is equipped with a seam-taped and fixed internal separator that divides the camera gear from the 'other gear'. This prevents unwanted items from the 'other gear' section to slide into the camera compartment and provides extra water resistancy if an accident were to occur. .
- Compression & gear attachment straps for carrying equipment onto the exterior of the pack. The tensioning of these straps pull the load onto the aluminum frame for optimal carry comfort and stability during dynamic activities.
- The pack is consstructed with a Hypalon® base which is extremely tough, waterproof and longwearing.
- Lightweight detachable seam-taped raincover included.
- Webbing attachment loops on both sides of the waist belt.
- Removable waistbelt.
- Removable backpack straps
Organization
- Main compartment accessible from rear and top.
- Top zip pocket with expansion/compression system: roll or flap it down when not in use and make the bag smaller. Attach the rolled part with side release buckles on each side of the bag or attach them to themselves
- Front pocket expansion/compression system: open vertical zipper on each front side of the bag to give extra 7 cm more depth to the bag when more space is needed.
- Quick access zippered side pockets accessed from the rear while keeping the expandable body fabric side pockets
- Roomy quick access front pocket with inside organizer that serves multiple functions depending on the activity. For backcountry it fits most snow shovels, avalanche probe and small tools. For hiking & general travel it fits travel books (up to A4 in size), extra layers, small accessories and most 15 inch laptops as well as the 16 inch MacBook Pro in the padded sleeve. This sleeve doubles up as hydration system compartment.
- Front zip top pocket for quick access to small items (inside is the stretch mesh attachment).
- Stow-away stretch mesh attachment that can be fixed to loops on the outside of the pack. This system can used attach bulky items like helmets, sleeping bag, jackets or extra layers and is stored inside front zip top pocket.
- Expandable body fabric side pockets give space even when the bag is fully stuffed.
- Webbing attachment loops on both sides of the waist belt for attaching the assistant 1.5 pouch or the assistant 7.0 toploader
- Two internal zipper mesh pockets for storage of small camera or travel accessories.
Attachments
- Main compartment accessible from rear and top.
- Top zip pocket with expansion/compression system: roll or flap it down when not in use and make the bag smaller. Attach the rolled part with side release buckles on each side of the bag or attach them to themselves
- Front pocket expansion/compression system: open vertical zipper on each front side of the bag to give extra 7 cm more depth to the bag when more space is needed.
- Quick access zippered side pockets accessed from the rear while keeping the expandable body fabric side pockets
- Roomy quick access front pocket with inside organizer that serves multiple functions depending on the activity. For backcountry it fits most snow shovels, avalanche probe and small tools. For hiking & general travel it fits travel books (up to A4 in size), extra layers, small accessories and most 15 inch laptops as well as the 16 inch MacBook Pro in the padded sleeve. This sleeve doubles up as hydration system compartment.
- Front zip top pocket for quick access to small items (inside is the stretch mesh attachment).
- Stow-away stretch mesh attachment that can be fixed to loops on the outside of the pack. This system can used attach bulky items like helmets, sleeping bag, jackets or extra layers and is stored inside front zip top pocket.
- Expandable body fabric side pockets give space even when the bag is fully stuffed.
- Webbing attachment loops on both sides of the waist belt for attaching the assistant 1.5 pouch or the assistant 7.0 toploader
- Two internal zipper mesh pockets for storage of small camera or travel accessories.
RCI-XXL Specifications
- Weight: 520 g
- External dimensions 53.5x33.5x21.5
- Internal dimensions 51.5x31.5x19.5
- Larger camera access panel. 46cm compared to 41cm for Fjord 60C
- Wider and deeper than the smaller RCI XL (same height)
- Comes with one piece of Grumbler Go customizable divider in black color (for pre-order customer can choose the color)
- Zip-away front and top lid for saving space, weight and faster access to gear when inside the backpack
- Collapsable construction for saving space
- Fits Canon 600mm or 800 f/4 with TC and camera body attached
- Can even squeeze in the Canon 1200 lens.
- Perfect for: Wildlife photographers, sports photography professionals, video production equipment
Tip
- When attaching the RCI XXL to the F80 backpack, at the upper side, undo the Velcro flap that holds the aluminum frame and Velcro this flap onto the interior of the RCI XXL.