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Camera Base Layer 2.0 in use
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Camera Base Layer 2.0 in use

Camera Base Layer 2.0

The Camera Base Layer 2.0 is an ultralight, IPX6-waterproof sleeve that protects your mirrorless camera flat inside any backpack.

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Finally. Camera protection that disappears into your pack.

Best For: Travel photographers who've shielded their camera under a t-shirt during a sudden downpour.

  • Slip it into any backpack - 2 cm flat, fits next to your laptop
  • Bombproof rain protection - IPX6 rated, withstands heavy spray from any direction
  • One-handed open - Fidlock® magnetic buckle clicks shut by itself
  • Clip it anywhere - anodized aluminum carabiner attaches to any strap or belt loop
  • Built-in drybag - 50D seam-sealed liner with Hypalon™ rolltop, no separate dry bag needed
  • Weighs almost nothing - 155 g (5.5 oz), lighter than your phone
  • Free repairs forever - Matador fixes any damage, in warranty or out

*Designed for mirrorless cameras and compact DSLRs.


Travel photographer using the Camera Base Layer 2.0 in the field


Picture this: You're hiking to a waterfall at 5 AM. The mist hits, then real rain. Your Sony A7 is buried in your daypack. With any camera bag, you'd stop and dig. With this? Pop the buckle. Shoot. Done.

It's a sleeve, not a bag. - Slides flat between your laptop and a notebook. Stays out of the way until you need it.

For real working travelers - Wedding photographers chasing light. Vloggers on multi-stop trips. Anyone who shoots on the move — and doesn't want a second backpack.

The old setup hurt - Bulky camera bag rides on top of your travel pack. Or worse: wrap the body in a packing cube and hope.

The new setup - One sealed sleeve. One clip. The camera stays dry, padded, and ready to grab.

Camera Base Layer 2.0 on a real shoot
Pulling the camera out of the sealed sleeve

REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS

"Will it actually keep water out?"
Yes. IPX6 means it withstands powerful jets of water from any angle. The 50D liner is seam-sealed. The rolltop closes with a Hypalon™ buckle.

"How big a camera fits?"
Mirrorless bodies and compact DSLRs with a standard lens. Think a Sony A7 with a 24-70. It's a sleeve, not a backpack — so it skips deep grips and big zooms.

"What if I drop it?"
The 420D Bluesign® nylon shell absorbs everyday knocks. It's not a hardcase. But it's the same fabric Matador uses on their 45L travel packs.

"Can I attach it to my bag?"
The anodized aluminum carabiner clips to any daypack strap or belt loop. Or slide the whole sleeve flat into your laptop pouch.

"What if something breaks?"
Matador repairs everything — in warranty or out. They fix it and send it back.

"Why not just use my camera bag?"
A camera bag weighs 600 g or more and takes a full pack slot. This is 155 g and sleeve-flat.



ABOUT MATADOR

Matador - Designed by Travelers for Travelers

Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.

THE NUMBERS

Fits Mirrorless + compact DSLR - Sony A7-class body with a standard lens
Weight 155 g (5.5 oz) - lighter than most smartphones
Dimensions 27.9 × 22.8 × 2 cm (11 × 9 × 0.8 in) - flat enough to slide alongside a laptop
Waterproof IPX6 rated
Withstands heavy spray from any direction
Integrated 50D seam-sealed drybag liner
Hypalon™ rolltop closure
Built To Last 420D Bluesign® nylon shell, 40D ripstop face - same Bluesign® materials Matador uses on their 45L travel packs
Hardware / Trust Fidlock® magnetic buckle for one-handed open
Anodized aluminum carabiner
Free in-house repair program, in warranty or out
Close-up of the Fidlock magnetic buckle on the Camera Base Layer 2.0

Everything You Need to Protect Your Camera

  • 1× Camera Base Layer 2.0 - The sealed sleeve with integrated drybag liner
  • Fidlock® magnetic buckle - Pre-installed; one-handed open, closes by itself
  • Anodized aluminum carabiner - Pre-attached; clip to any strap or belt loop

"I used to carry a separate camera bag on every trip. Now my A7 lives flat in my laptop sleeve. No more wet cameras."
- Jordan M., Travel Photographer

Stop debating whether to bring the camera. Bring it.

You’re Backed by Our 60-Day Ironclad Guarantee

Try it for 60 days. If it’s not right for you, send it back.

We stand behind our gear. If you’re not happy with your purchase, just return the full package within 60 days and we’ll issue a full refund—no fuss, no forms, no hoops to jump through.

What Happens After You Order

  • You’ll get an instant order confirmation email with your receipt.
  • We’ll pack your order the next working day and send you a tracking number once it’s on the way.
  • From the moment you order to the moment it reaches your hands, we’re here to keep you updated and supported.

When will I receive my gear?

  • Singapore: Delivered to your doorstep in 4–6 working days.
  • International: Arrive within 10–14 working days.

Returns and warranty

  • Every product comes with a 1 to 3-year replacement warranty (depending on the item).
  • If anything isn’t working right, just let us know. We’ll make it right.

FREE Gift with Purchase: Limited Edition Ember Shard Whistle

Spend $99 or more today, and we'll automatically include a limited-edition Glow-in-the-Dark Ember Shard Whistle when packing your order.

Charge it quickly under sunlight or your flashlight, and enjoy its subtle glow throughout the night—perfect for marking gear, emergency kits, or attaching to your bag.

Limited quantities. These will be swapped (at our discretion) to other gift items if shards are unavailable.


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