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Worth it

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020

Really nice backpack and I wish I bought it sooner. Have taken it hiking a few times and I love having my water bladder in it while also having all my camera gear. Use it to keep my Sony A6500 and my Sony A7. Only has room for two lenses, perhaps because they’re large lenses. They’re both Sony 24-70 2.8 FE and a 70-300 FE.

They fit with the bodies left on them in the compartments. Also, you can slide your tripod in the front pocket. Really compact and a versatile setup. Would buy again.

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Holly

One fatal flaw

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021

I have been having a very hard time finding a camera backpack that fits my needs. I have a small rebel camera and two lens that I use for photography when I’m outdoors hiking and adventuring. Ive been looking for something that is not completely dominated by space for huge camera equipment and has enough space for adventure essentials like snacks, layers, etc. I was dying to like this bag as the pocket for a laptop means it could also work as a personal item on an airplane.

My MacBook Pro fit inside! Yay! The upper compartment is relatively spacious. Yay! There is no solid separation between the upper compartment and the camera area. Big boo. I’m sure someone more meticulous than myself could remember not to toss a half eaten sports bar or bag of nuts into the upper compartment. But I’m sure I would forget and granola crumbs or something worse will end up in the camera area mucking up the lenses.

Another downside is that the slide- in camera compartment is hard to manage. It takes a lot of finagling to get the configuration right with the downside being that your lens can fall out of the side pocket if you don’t open it carefully. This happened to me when I was trying it out. I suppose with some careful work with the dividers that could be avoided but the compartment gap was already a deal breaker so I’m returning it.

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Worth it

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

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Comfortable, flexible; replacing Peak Design

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

I've compared about five side-access camera backpacks and this is currently my top choice. I wore it nearly every day of a four-week trip to Europe in 2022. It replaced a Peak Design 30L Everyday Backpack (version 1). Compared to the Peak Design I miss the nicer materials and more urban look, but I don't miss the weight, fiddly buckles, and rigidity.

Pros:
+ Comfortable shoulder harness -- I can walk all day without feeling it
+ Modest weight (for this class of 20-30L bags)
+ Easy dual side access (can handle two mirrorless cameras)
+ Fits a 16" Macbook
+ Enough space left to pack for a day of walking

Cons:
- Interior pockets are too small to be very useful
- Small items can slide from the top area down past the dividers
- The side zippers can slip down in a few hours of hiking; however, they can be secured to the loops at the top of the large outside pocket
- Made a rubbing sound when walking -- fixed by placing some fabric notebook between the backpack interior and the vertical "shelf" assembly

The interior "shelf" design is controversial; I find it just adequate. Dividers can only be attached to the vertical inserts, not the backpack interior. The vertical inserts take up extra space, but add some rigid protection and can allow tall, thin items in the main compartment (such as a large sketchbook). The concept that the shelf is removable or collapsible is useless to me. Minus one star for this system.

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StephenF

OK as personal item on Virgin Atlantic flights

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

Really very nice. Fits under airplane seat as personal item with my Nikon P900 with Tarion view finder loupe stored in it width-wise on bottom customizable shelf, which was one of my key requirements.

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Holly

One fatal flaw

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

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Ready for the hike after a few improvements

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

I have two camera bodies and each attached with a lens, so I am really digging the fact that the pack can be opened from both side. This is my type of easy access!
The customizable shelves are strong, enough space to fit the cameras in and a couple extra lens.
The top part of the pack are very spacious, you can fit quite a few things or gears in there.
The padded straps are very well constructed, weights are eventually distributed so I don’t really feel pain after carrying it for a while.
I also like the fact that I can put my hydration bag in the back layer.
In general, I do like this camera backpack for its comfort level and convenience. If you only have one camera body and a couple lens, you can probably get away with the smaller version of this backpack.

Here is where I think Lowepro has missed the mark.
1. Tripod straps - for someone uses this size of backpack for cameras, they are not going to have small & flexible tripods which can fit on the side pocket. It would be nice to have tripod straps on the bottom of the pack so everything can be together and I don’t have to carry it with my hand. I sew a set for mine, now I am happy.
2. Velcro straps. Shelves are great but not all lens and camera bodies will fit the slot snuggly so they are easy to fall out. Attached a Velcro straps will prevent the fall out and damage the expensive equipment. I made myself a few for peace in mind.
3. The top pocket’s open access to the bottom shelves. Why? Even with a organizer, small things are going to be easily fall through the huge space. It shouldn’t be hard to add a zip up layer between the top and the bottom to separate the two area. My poor man’s version is a modified ikea tray and a purse organizer. The purse organizer worked wonderfully. Cable, batteries, charger, cleaning supplies… all fit in this little tote!!!
I think I am ready to go hike with this backpack’s modified features now! :)

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Andrew

A good camera backpack overall..

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

I like everything about this camera backpack, except that I found the modular velcro pieces inside were not ideal for providing optimal storage in my opinion. I use a 400mm lens for wildlife, which I had a bit of trouble fitting comfortably along with my camera and two other lenses. Otherwise, the backpack is comfortable, quickly and easily accessible from the side pockets, and includes many other useful pockets for miscellaneous accessories. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you don't plan to carry a large lens or lots of camera gear.

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Bryan Haberstroh

Great Size bag for what it holds

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

This bag is very compact and not bulky but holds a full-size camera and Mavic pro drone. Great bag.

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Another swing and a miss for Lowepro

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

Well, we have another disappointing, missed opportunity from Lowepro. I just don't understand what's going on over there. They come sooo close to creating the perfect bag, then they fall short in the most frustrating ways. Just like the Just like they did with the Freeline, they made this bag a few inches too small. It needs to be a couple inches taller and 1" deeper. I have the Canon EOS R with an L-bracket, and I need to struggle to get the camera in and out of the bag. Just 1" deeper and it would be perfect. I can't imagine trying to jam a 5D or other DSLR in this bag...ain't gonna happen. And the bag is just too short. I'm an average height guy (5'9"), not tall at all, and this bag looks too short on me. It's not quite as bad a little kids backpack, but it looks like a woman specific bag. Like for a person with a petite frame. It looks silly on an average man. Lastly, why oh why does Lowepro insist on putting these gimmicky pockets on the shoulder straps. They're never big enough to fit anything and they impede your ability to use a camera clip. Plus they just look messy.

Lowepro, please stop making these tiny bags that barely fit a mirrorless. Stop adding gimmicky crap to your straps. And please use some thicker webbing on your straps. Maybe fire your lead designer and start looking for a new one.

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Michaela

Hip belts fall off too easy

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

Great backpack for day trips, it fits all the essentials. Wish it could fit my full frame with 70-200 attached but it’s too long unless you move the panels to upright position. Very disappointed with the detaching hip belts as one fell off and is lost while I was traveling out of the country and now my shoulders kill from the weight of all my gear. Only had it for about a month and only used about three times before the strap fell off

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red01vette

The bag is nice, but just too small for my needs.

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021

Color: BlackStyle: Bp300awVerified Purchase

The bag is nice, but just too small for my needs.

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