SmallRig EDC PRO: A Backpack and Kit Built for Creators on the Move

More and more shooters are moving toward lighter, more mobile setups rather than hauling heavy gear to every location. SmallRig have just released their new EDC PRO kit, designed around their Outra 25 camera backpack, I was curious to see whether a curated "everyday carry" system could cover the changing needs of digital creatives.

Why EDC, and Why Now

For many lens-based creators, shooting has now changed shape. Fewer are working from a fixed studio or a single kit list; we're moving between dedicated workspaces, event venues, and out exploring the wilderness on camera. For many creatives, gear that isn't fast to grab or easy to pack away simply doesn't make it along for the ride, no matter how good it is.

SmallRig isn't new to situations like this. The brand has spent over a decade building quality camera accessories with direct input from the creators who use them, and its EDC PRO package reads like the product of that experience. Instead of selling accessories and hoping they cohere into a workflow, SmallRig has researched and assembled this scene tested system, built around the actual stages of a shoot.

The Outra 25: Built to Carry a Full Day's Work

At the centre of this shift is the SmallRig Outra 25 Backpack, a 25L outdoor camera backpack built around one idea to house everything a solo shooter needs for a full day, living in one bag. With clever design, this bag won't turn into dead weight by the afternoon.

The carry system is where that starts. A ventilated back panel and contoured lumbar support are paired with a removable waist belt that transfers weight onto the hips rather than leaving it all on the shoulders, and shoulder straps carry an adjustable sternum strap plus a phone pocket sized for a smartphone of similar size as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. For anyone who's spent a full shoot day under a loaded bag, that hip transfer is the detail that changes how the last few hours of use feel.

Inside, adjustable dividers and fold-over anti-drop flaps keep a camera body, lenses, and even a drone secured in place, whether the bag is sitting upright or tipped on its side scrambling over uneven ground. Three modular pouches, in small medium and large can either sit inside the main compartment, strap onto the outside of the bag, or clip directly onto the waist belt, which means batteries, cables, and smaller accessories stay within reach without needing to swing the whole bag off your back.

The bag also carries gear externally with a side mount taking a 25mm selfie stick for hands-free recording, and bottom and side straps secure a lightweight tripod or gimbal. A side-opening panel gives quick access without a full unpack, and multiple carry handles make it easier to grab and move in a hurry.

On the weatherproofing side, YKK water-resistant zippers with anti-theft design, a hidden AirTag pocket, an included rain cover, and a dedicated 16-inch laptop compartment round the bag out for outdoor use where conditions won't always cooperate. The many features of this bag makes this the perfect subject to build the EDC PRO kit around.

EDC PRO: A One-Person Production Solution

EDC PRO is aimed at content creators, photographers, and videographers working without a crew. The problem being solved here is minimising the chances of losing footage or looking disorganised in front of a client because the gear chaos got the better of the day.

The kit is built around the SmallRig Outra 25 Camera Backpack, the hero product that forms the core of this kit. A modular bag designed to open and pack down quickly, it holds the rest of the kit alongside your main camera body and lenses. This is what turns EDC PRO from a set of accessories into a one-bag-wonder workflow where everything has a place, so setup and breakdown on location stay convenient and organised.

Power for the day comes from the SmallRig Camera Battery Charger Kit, recharging camera batteries in 1.5–2 hours as you continue working. For a solo shooter running a camera all day, that's the difference between swapping a battery in seconds and stopping the shoot to head to the nearest wall socket. With the cost of memory rising, misplacing your cards isn't an option, so the SmallRig Memory Card Case for SD and Micro SD keeps footage sorted and secured rather than loose in a pocket. This is the kind of risk management required when losing a card means losing irreplaceable footage.

There's always a point in a shoot where you need support for your camera, whether that's longer exposures, interviews, or hands-off static shots. A solo photographer or filmmaker regularly needs stable, hands-free shots without a second person to assist, which is where the SmallRig CT-10 Aluminum Camera Tripod becomes a vital tool.

Small mechanical issues don't stop for a schedule, and a loose mount screw or a stuck tripod plate can cost you the shot if you're not prepared. The SmallRig 16-in-1 Pocket Tool Kit covers exactly that, so a minor fix doesn't turn into a missed setup while a client waits. When the light drops, whether that's setting up before a venue opens its doors or breaking equipment down after dark, the SmallRig Mini EDC Flashlight takes over for the practical moments: finding gear in a bag, checking cable runs, or lighting a small area without tying up a hand that should be on the camera.

For events and documentary work where you're narrating, briefing a couple, or capturing interview audio, the SmallRig S70 Wireless Microphone rounds the kit out. It's a compact wireless system built for exactly the kind of on-camera commentary and dialogue capture that comes up constantly in solo production work, without adding a full audio rig to the bag.

Who the EDC PRO Kit with Outra 25 Backpack Is For

This kit is built for the solo shooter carrying full production responsibility, whether that's a wedding, an event, or commercial work with no assistant to lean on. The Smallrig Outra 25 is what makes that possible as a one-person job. Rather than juggling a camera bag, a separate pouch for cards and batteries, and a tripod slung over one shoulder, everything has a dedicated place in a single system, which matters when you're setting up, shooting, and breaking down without anyone else to hand things to.

This is suited to creators who need their entire workflow, power, storage, and support gear, moving with them between locations rather than left behind at a base camp or car. If a day's shoot means multiple setups, tight turnarounds between them, and no room for gear chaos in front of a client, this is the kit built around that exact pressure.