Stanley Harper, one of the writers for MilkyWayPhotographers.com, has kicked off his inaugural “Chase the Milky Way” tour this year. Several companies are supporting the journey. Mindshift was the first company to jump on board, donating four bags from their BackLight line. We will be holding a Mindshift backpack giveaway in conjunction with Stanley’s adventures.

Stanley’s goal behind “Chase the Milky Way” is to inspire people to get out and immerse themselves in the beauty of the night sky. He plans to bring a greater understanding of how light pollution plays a part in what we see in the night sky. Along the way, Stanley will photograph the Milky Way at both new locations and revisit personally important areas. He’s imposed a limit that all the places are within a day’s drive from where Stanley lives. This adventure was born out of a day adventure Stanley made in 2018 with a group of friends that landed them on top of a New Mexico mesa photographing the Milky Way.

Photo by Stanley Harper

To enter this contest, follow the rules listed below. Winners will be announced by Stanley while on location during the tour.

Photo by Stanley Harper

Mindshift BackLight Bags

To learn more about the Mindshift BackLight line of bags, visit MindShift to read more about them. The giveaway includes four backpacks, the 18L, the 26L, the 36L, and the Elite 45L versions.

With this first giveaway, the winner will choose one of the four bags. Stanley runs a FirstLight 40L backpack from MindShift and loves it. It holds everything he needs for chasing the Milky Way, and they are very high quality.

  • BackLight 18L
  • BackLight 26L
  • BackLight 36L
  • Elite BackLight 45L

Contest Rules

Deadline to enter is midnight on June 3rd, Pacific Time. The winner will be announced on June 4th while Stanley is on location somewhere in the American Southwest chasing the Milky Way. There may or may not be a cameo by some world-famous photographers during the announcement.

The rules are simple:

  • You must comment below by midnight June 3rd, 2019 to be eligible.
  • In your post, you must enter the following without quotations “I want to Chase the Milky Way in _________________” and fill in the location where you want to photograph the Milky Way.
  • Also, in your post, put in which bag you would like to win.
  • By entering, you permit us to use your name in the public announcement.
  • One entry per person.
  • One winner per giveaway.
  • No PhotogAdventures.com or MilkyWayPhotographers.com staff are eligible to enter.

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Best of Luck!

This round is the very first bag giveaway we are doing as all four bags will be given away in conjunction with Stanley’s “Chase the Milky Way” tour. We are also anticipation other vendors hopping on board shortly for more great prizes to giveaway.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

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It’s crazy – two giveaways at the same time? Well, it most certainly is! But you can win yourself a MilkyWayPhotographers.com t-shirt by entering this giveaway.

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55 COMMENTS

  1. I want to Chase the Milky Way in southeast Idaho. There are many sites within 20 miles of my home that fit the criteria for Milky Way shooting. I think that the 18L bag will fit my needs.

  4. I want to Chase the Milky Way in Texas this summer. I’m moving down there soon from the East Coast, hoping to finally get closer to some dark skies and be able to go out more consistently. Although some of the skies look pretty light polluted where I’m going, I’m looking forward to a new adventure.

    I don’t have a bag currently, but the 36L is the size I’ve looked at getting in the past.

  6. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in Washington State, specifically Mount Rainier National Park.
    I’d love to win the BackLight 26L. You have permission to use my name in the public announcement.

  7. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in New Zealand!!!

    I am most interested in the Backlight Elite 45L in order to carry both of my bodies when I am shooting the Milky Way. One for Timelapses and one for single images.

    You have my permission to use my name in the Public Announcement. Thomas Perry

    • I’d love to chase the Milky Way In Iceland. Its been a few years since i wish i could go but not yet this year, maybe next one.

      I would love to have the 45L Mindshift bag, but any of these would make me very happy.

  9. I’d love to chase the Milky Way In the Grand Tetons National Park, I’ve always loved visiting there. I’m sure that the backlight 45L would fulfill my needs as a Milky Way Chaser!!

  11. I want to chase the Milky Way in Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah. Side note… I am heading to Cherry Springs State Park in PA this weekend. Hoping and praying that the clouds stay away.

    I’d like the BackLight 36L but will also be happy with the BackLight 26L

  12. Hi Stanley! So, within a day’s drive of where you are in Visalia, “I want to chase the Milky Way over the La Ventana Arch in the El Malpais badlands of New Mexico”.
    I would love to have the 36L Mindshift bag.

  14. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in Outer Banks of North Carolina. I would like to win the 26L.

  15. I want to Chase the Milky Way in Utah this summer when I visit. I want that 36L for overnights in the field.

  16. I would like to Chase the Milky Way in Moab, Utah. I was able to shoot there briefly last summer and would love to go back soon. I think the BackLight 18L would be perfect for my needs.

  18. I want to chase the Milky Way in Oklahoma. Where the dark skies are, I believe you know where that is. Black Mesa. I would love to win the Mindshift Elite Backlight 45L

  19. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in City of Rocks National Reserve. I’d go with the Backlight 18L.

  20. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in The Mountains of Guatemala using the 45L Elite Backlight Bag!

  21. I want to chase the Milky Way in Southern Utah this summer. The 18L should work for me! Permission to use my name.

  22. I will Chase the Milky Way In Alberta and all the way to Mexico this fall and winter 26L .
    I give Permission to use my name. thank keep shorting!!!

  24. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in the West Coast and Southwest. I want something small like the 18L so I can go on longer hikes and get shots like no other!

  27. I want to chase the Milky Way in Badlands National Park. Mindshift 36L Backlight bag.

  28. I want to chase the Milky Way in Crater Lake National Park. I would like the 18L. I will be at Crater Lake on July 2nd – new moon. Can’t wait!

  30. I want to chase the Milky Way in Oklahoma with my new Mindshift Backlight 18L camera bag.

  31. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in _____UTAH, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO____________” I’m not picky I’ve never done astro photography before but would love to try one of these days… I would love to win a new gear backpack

  32. I will be chasing the Milky Way in my beautiful “dark sky” state of Idaho.
    Elite BackLight 45L

  33. I want to chase the Milky Way in Washington and Kentucky. I’d love the BackLight 36L to take along and agree to my name being used.

  34. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in Oklahoma…. I would choose the Backlight 26L…. Thanks…

  36. I would like to chase the Milky Way in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. I would like to win the 26L but any of hem would be fantastic.

  37. I would like to chase the Milky Way in the Adirondacks this season. The 18L or 26L would be handy as a lighter bag would be easier on my back.

    Thanks for putting together an awesome resource for nightscapers!

  38. I would like to chase the Milky Way in the Adirondacks this season. The 18L or 26L would be handy as a lighter bag would be easier on my back.

    Thanks for putting together an awesome resource for nightscapers!

  39. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in the Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon. And I would like to invite the PhotogAdventure folks to join me. After reviewing the Backlight packs, I would like the Elite 45L.

  40. “I want to the Chase the Milky Way in ____Glacier National Park area_____________” anyone is welcome to join the adventure. After reviewing the awesome Backlight packs the 26L is most efficient for my needs, but any would be great. Thank you guys for the opportunity.

  41. I want to Chase the Milky way in Grand Teton National Park.
    I’d love a BackLight 36L bag. Thanks for the giveaway!

  42. I want to chase the Milky Way in both Yellowstone and Mount Rainer National Parks. The Backlight 18L I feel would suffice in most of my endeavors!

  43. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in South Texas. Please enter me for the BackLight 26L. Thanks

  44. I want to chase the Milky Way in Oklahoma. Please enter me for the 26L thank you and don’t forget to pick me!

  45. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I can stuff all my gear into the BackLight 26L but I’ll take any of those packs! Thanks!

  47. I want to chase the Milky Way in Utah and Wyoming! I would love to use the 26L backlight to haul my gear!

  49. I want to chase the Milly way in New Zealand!
    Thanks for the opportunity. If I win I would love the 26L bag please.

  50. I want to the Chase the Milky Way in Goblin Valley! Or really anywhere in Utah with Brendon and Aaron! The Oregon coast would be awesome as well.

    The 18L looks great for my needs.

  52. I want to Chase the Milky Way in Crater Lake, OR
    Or anywhere in the world that I can chase the milky way, unfortunately every year we lose some spots due to light pollution so we have to be quick to record the milky way as fast as possible.
    The Elite BackLight 45L Looks nice.

  53. I want to chase the Milky Way in Big Bend National Park!
    Backlight 36L Would be awesome!

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