Joe Farace Classic Reporter Backpack. Made of Softex Nylon, it holds a 15 notebook computer (in a separate protected compartment) along with a pro digital SLR and a 100-400mm lens plus other lenses and accessories. The backpack includes none repositionable dividers for lenses, flash and accessories. There’s even a separate section with pockets for memory cards, card reader, cords, PDA, cell phone, pens, business cards and much more. External dimensions: 16.5″ x 12 x 9.5″ ; Internal: 15″ x 11″ x 9″. Empty it weighs 4.2 pounds. $69.95  Barry Staver says “Great sale price on your signature backpack. Everyone needs at least one for their gear. I personally have and use three!.”  To learn more or order a backpack, click HERE.

Carbonite backdrop inspired by Joe Farace is a family of three muslin backdrops ranging in size from 10×12 feet, 10×20 feet, and 20×20 feet from Silverlake Photo Accessories. As you can see by the images at left, it looks different depending on how much light you put—or don’t put—on it. It is part of a “Backdrops Series that was inspired by Industries Leading Photographers.” Everything that Silverlake Photo sells is backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. To learn more or order a Carbonite background, click HERE.