Lowepro Fastpack PRO BP250 AW III

I don't often make a big effort to write long reviews but due to the hassle I have had over the years finding a decent Photography bag I though I would share some comments on my findings, hope it helps. My basis of requirement: I have had a very many camera bags over the years (Lowepro Prorunner, Lowepro Slingshot, Billingham Hadley Pro, Crumper 5 Billion Dollar house, Crumpler back pack, Lowepro Toploader 75 AW Mk1 & 2 etc...) And I currently have the Lowepro Whistler BP 450 for outdoor and extreme weather activities which is awesome! but quite big and can not be taken on a plane as carry on :( Lowepro Whistler BP 450 Backpack for Camera - Grey Any experienced photographer will tell you there is NO perfect bag that fits all scenarios, so define yours before you search for your bag. However this time I was looking for the following: 1. A bag that could carry and provide easy access to a Canon 5DMk4 + Canon 16-35 2.8L MkIII + Canon 70-200mm F/4L IS inc a 1.4x Teleconverter attached + bits and bobs 2. I wanted the bag for street and travel photography and I did not want to have to unzip the whole back panel and expose my gear to prying eyes or dust/weather. 3. I wanted extra space for a flask/water bottle, maybe a Gortex jacket, filters, wallet, keys etc... 4. I wanted a bag that does not scream "EXPENSIVE CAMERA!!" so semi discret style was preferable. 5. After shelling out 250 quid on the Whistler BP 450!! I set a budget of 150 Pounds for this bag. 6. I wanted a couple of extra pockets for bits and bobs 7. I still wanted a bag with a level of waterproofness if caught in showers etc.. 8. I wanted it big enough for all of the above, but not too big that it can not be used as hand luggage on a plane. 9. Space for my 15" Macbook Pro or iPad (I wanted a pouch to put a Camelback water bladder for hiking when not taking a Laptop, its perfect even the zip is the right orientation.) 10. facility to carry a compact tripod (Gitzo Ocean Traveller) I first tried the more expensive Lowepro Protactic 350 AW Lowepro ProTactic Camera Bag, 350 which is a great bag and well made, However it was too small for the gear specified above, a Full Frame pro bodied camera is too tight and a pain in the ass to get out of the side access , it has very limited additional pockets for storage of smaller items, taking out a second lens meant that I had to open up the back panel, it was heavier, and it looked cool but might draw attention, would really suit a CSC Mirrorless type camera, and although the 350 was on budget the 450 was too big and was too expensive, it just did not meet enough if any of my criteria, so as much as I liked the look of it it just did not work for me so I returned it. Well I am happy to report that the Lowepro 250 AW II ticks all of the above boxes It can easily accomodate a 17" laptop if required my 15" Macbook Pro fits with loads of room to spare, and I am very happy with the bag. Side quick access is fast and easy for camera extracion but secure enough that there is no risk of the camera slipping out, it has a waterproof cover which can be deployed in seconds and its high quality construction with nicely padded shoulder straps and removable padded hip straps. (The straps on this bag are better and more comfortable than the Whistler BP 450 AW) No camera bag is perfect for ALL uses (hence my long list of bags historically), So I would recommend listing what is important to you as I did in this case and try your gear in the bag. this was great with Amazon due to their great returns policy which made this very easy.

Finally a reliable and dependable backpack. I should have done this a long time ago but I was stupidly thinking there’s not enough value for over 100£ backpacks FOR ME. I was wrong because I haven’t realised what a good backpack feels like. The build quality is very good, all the straps feel strong and comfortable. Can’t comment on long term usage yet. I am using it 4 it 5 days a week every week and it’s going strong. I feel comfortable once it’s filled with 6000£ worth of gear. It survived the typical bad English weather and my clumsiness very well. The waist strap is very useful and comfortable when the backpack is fully loaded. The chest strap is a bit tinny and doesn’t feel as comfortable because I have a big chest. The side pocket is very good and I use the top from pocket for a high visibility rain cover and a small medic kit for emergencies. For storage capacity it’s very good but not perfect, but that is subjective of course. It’s hard to appease a lot of storage and not to big size. My ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo feels very snug and safe in there and on my back, space for my iPad 10 inch in the same compartment. My Olympus E-M1 Mark I fits well with the 14-54mm and Panasonic 50-200mm and there is room for the battery grip fully loaded and more room for 2 medium sized lenses. The top compartment feels smaller unfortunately, after putting the laptop charger and one 500ml container for launch there very little room left for anything else. The additional pockets are plentiful for 2 USB charger, Type A, Type B, Type C and Lightning Port cables, extra batteries, Active Pencils and Memory cards. I only wish there was a pocket on the side flap for extra battery instead of 2 memory cards (why not mix them together for quick access to both and that the bottom of the camera pocket was made of fabric instead of plastic so you can organise the dividers the way you want and not the way the manufacturer thinks it’s best (there are not enough fabric areas to make your own inside pockets).

I wanted to replace my old Lowepro camera bag mainly because I wanted to have a laptop compartment as well. I am very happy with the purchase. It is a lot bigger than my previous bag (more than expected) and has more than enough space for all my equipment. The dividers in the camera compartment are decent and easy to adjust and there are enough compartments for my camera, few lenses and small gimbal. Very nice material and lots of straps to keep it secured to your body while walking. Overall vert happy, and hopefully will last me a while.

This bag is perfect and was a lot bigger and more spacious than expected once it arrived. It comfortably fits my camera plus three lenses. The compartments for the lenses are nice and tough to keep them safe and secured in the bag. Very comfortable also.

Du Lowepro, c'est à dire qualité de fabrication, aménagement intérieur au top, plein d'astuces. Il m'a paru un peu grand à la réception, mais on peut tout transporter dedans, matériel photo, vêtements ou le casse-croûte pour une sortie à la journée. En plus il est confortable sur le dos. Prix correct en promotion

Great backpack - exactly what I was looking for. P.S. a good future development to be considered. A cellphone pouch on the strap (left or right doesn't matter) for quick and easy access.

Ich habe schon mehrere Fototaschen und Fotorücksäcke gekauft, immer war etwas gut, etwas schlecht. Einige zurückgegeben, paar behalten und später doch selten benutzt. Jetzt endlich alles passt. Top Qualität, man sieht sofort dass das eine Markenware ist. Sieht nicht nur schön aus, ist aber auch sehr gut und praktisch. Laptopfach. In Beschreibung steht, es passt ein 13 Zoll Laptop. Aber es passt auch locker ein 15,6 Zoll rein (bei mir HP 360 Envy, 15,6 Zoll). Unten ein Fach für die Fotoausrüstung. OK, es gibt Rücksäcke die man von oben bis unten mit Fotosachen befühlen kann. Aber unten passen locker eine Fotokamera mit Objektiv, zweite Objektiv und noch ein Ladegerät oder kleine Festbrennweite. Will man aber mehr einpacken, noch ein grosses Objektiv, hat man noch ein Fach oben, und zwar ziemlich groß. Wenn nicht, dann hat man oben Platz für viele andere Sachen für einen ganztägigen Auflug oder Reise. Öffnung von der Seite, sehr praktisch. Gute, gochwertige Verschlüße. Auf der anderer Seite eine Tasche für ein Stativ, oder eine Getränkflasche, Regenschirm usw. Brustgurt und Hüftegurt dabei, aber nicht zu gross. Die helfen, aber nicht stören. Oben eine gute Haltegriff. Regenabdeckung ist auch dabei. Noch etwas was mich sehr gut gefallen hat. Innenauteilung. Sehr oft gibt es sehr weiche Teile, die man so verteilen kann dass die Fotoausüstung gut verteilt und geschützt ist. Aber es sind immer sehr weiche Teile, die beim Tragen ein eigenes leben führen. Kamera und Objektiwe sind zwar geschützt, aber auch ziemlich locker drinn. Hier sind die Verteiler etwa härter, schützen auch gut, sind aber auch sehr stabil. Alles drinnen bleibt fest. Lowepro BP 250 AW III schwarz kostete stolze 91 Euro, aber ich habe auch Rücksäcke für deutlich mehr als 100 Euro in der Hand und die waren alle schlechter. Die für etwa 50-70 Euro sind ganz andere (schlechtere Liga). Wie man sagt - ich kan mir nicht leisten billig zu kaufen. Einmal 90 Euro und ich brauche nichts anderes. Hiert sieht man in der Qualität jeder Zent, und der ist gut inwestiert. Wer einen Fotorücksack für Fotoausrüstung, einige Sachen zum mitenehmen (bein einem Ausflug) und noch mit einem Platz für einen 15,6 Zoll Laptop braucht (für ein Urlaub), findet nichts besseres. Wer seine ganze Fotoasrüstung - zB. Kamera, 5 Objektive, zweite Kamera, Austeckblitzgerät usw. mitnehmen will, der wird doch besser mit einem Rücksack beraten der ganz für Fotoausrüstung bedacht ist. Ich hatte auch so einen, aber dann passten keine andere Sachen rein, wie Laptop (ein Tablet ist mir zu wenig), Regenjacke, Essendose, Getränke... Meine Empfehlung - 5 Sterne. Ich habe meinen Traumfotorücksack gefunden. (Sorry für gramatische Fehler, bin in Deutschland lebende Ausländer) Canon EOS R7, Tokina 11-16 2,8, Canon EF-S 15-85, Canon EF-S 17-55 2,8, Canon EF 70-300 L

Estoy encantadísimo con esta mochila. Tanto, que me la acaban de robar y la he vuelto a comprar. (True sad story)

半分にペットボトル、タオル、その他小物が入れられ便利。 下半分には一眼、70-300のレンズも付けっぱなしにに収納でき何かと便利。