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2.3.2016

I just arrived back from a trip to Patagonia where I used this pack extensively. Felt that it warranted a review.Why did I select this bag? I was in need of a photo-specific pack that would support a 4-5 day trek. Important note: I was not doing any outside camping, so no tent, sleeping bag, pad etc. I needed a pack that could handle a couple sets of clothes, down vest, rain jacket, accessories, and of course, photo equipment. I tested a couple other packs, including one from Mindshift (really nice pack), but the BP won out because of its capacity.I was able to pack three t-shirts, two pairs of pants, two pairs of undies, hat, gloves, down vest, rain jacket, toiletries, flip flops,sunglasses and a variety of photog equipment: Pentax K5, Sigma 17-70, Pentax 12-24, full-size tripod strapped to the outside, trigger release, filters, batteries, etc. Excellent, excellent capacity for a smaller pack.Pros:- Again, the capacity is amazing- The outside sleeve is very spacious- Very comfortable. The straps are all adjustable and cinch nicely.- The pouch in the "brain" is handy and spacious as well.- The storage unit for camera and extra lens seems very well protected. The cinch system kind of hugs it in.- Looks are minimal - not flashy- Has Camelbak sleeve- Integrated rain protector is a nice feature that I used a lot.Cons:- The pack works best when it's fully loaded. Weirdly, the straps to pull the top of the pack down don't really do much. Even with things fully loaded, these straps are unable to compact the pack. Also, the rain protector is likely to blow off in strong winds with a less-than-full load. This happened to me a couple times on the trek.- Having a removable camera bin would be a nice add. Other packs offer this. Put a waist belt on it for extra points.- Additional pockets for organization would also be nice. With all the little bits you need for photography, most will kind of be swimming around with each other.- Camelbak is difficult to load with a semi-loaded pack. I would recommend a smaller CB for this pack of you're going to use one.Overall, I really enjoyed using this pack and will surely use it again on treks. However, some of its faults keep me from giving it a 5 out of 5. It's close, but not quite there. Nice work Lowepro!
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21.1.2016

I have only owned this bag for a few days, but so far I think it will work very well for my purpose. I needed a light-weight camera daypack for hiking, biking and backcountry fishing and this bag looks to be a good solution. I really like the fact that my Olympus OMD-EM5MKII with the 40-150 f2.8 Pro lens attached fits perfectly in the camera insert. I also have room for my 75-300 and my 12-40 f2.8 Pro. Many of the options I have looked at are so tight, either being too short or not enough room for the lens cap and sun shade. This is not the case with the Photo Sport 300 AWII. In addition, the elastic side opposite the camera insert opening, allows for me to securely drop in my fly-rod case or small tri-pod.Haven't used the hydration pocket yet, but looks to be a nice option. The pack is comfortable and has plenty of room for day hikes. My only question to Lowepro would be, why did they lose the two bottom straps on this new updated version? The original had them and would have been nice for a extra layer or rod tube. Not sure If I will miss this or not. Can't wait to give this some extended use once the snow melts. One last comment on the durability. I have many daypacks and the material seems similar in quality to the likes of the REI flash series. Weight is important to me and I am careful with my gear. If you plan on using this pack for brush busting, then look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a light trail pack that protects your gear and gives you semi-quick access to your gear, look no further. For comparison, I also own the Mindshift Rotation 180 Trail. The Mindshift is quicker to access and appears to be slightly more durable, but I have to change lenses more often and can not store my Oly with the 40-150 pro attached. If you are not planning on having a longer lens attached, then either the Mindshift or the Photo Sport 200 would be the way to go. I use the Mindshift for trail and street biking when I primarily use my 12-40 attached. Nice job Lowepro, time will tell on the durability concerns several people have mentioned in previous reviews.
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30.6.2020

I've been looking for a day pack in which I can carry my camera gear as well as some other items like food, water, jacket, accessories, etc. In the past I took regular bags and put my camera in other cases, including inners on day trips but that has its inconveniences. I have got other decent bags but I was specifically looking for the following features:- Must be able to carry camera gear (DSLR body + couple of lenses + a point and shoot camera, maybe also my Mavic Air drone with additional batteries. Camera gear must be easy to take out and put it back in.- Must be able to carry a fleece jacket and a rain jacket, perhaps a beanie/gloves, small first aid kit, etc.- Must be able to carry a 20x10cm (approx.)battery pack- Some food and water for the day as well.- Most importantly, a good back harness with a comfortable waist belt so the bag remains stable during hikes.I found all of these features in this one backpack. My camera gear including accessories is divided between the camera pockets, the main backpack storage area and the top zippered pocket for accessories. Jacket goes into the outer pocket and food along with some other clothing goes into the main compartment as well. A dedicated area for a 2L hydration is also there but I haven't used it yet. Will be using it on future trips though. A pocket on the side for another bottle of water/juice is a decent size and the bottle won't fall off when hiking. The two pockets on the waist belt are of decent size. Keep energy bars or anything that size in there.All in all, this bag fits the bill for me. It was exactly what I was looking for. It is durable, comfortable to wear and light-weight enough for my day trips. The slim profile design of the backpack gives it these benefits. It has all what I need to organise my gear for day hikes. Couldn't be more happier. And it also has a rain cover tucked in a separate pocket at the bottom of the backpack.
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20.1.2017

Update: After a couple outings I can confirm the outer pouch material is too thin. Needs to be heavier and would be nice if it did not taper.Also, the hip pockets are a joke!! They have a nice long zipper but there is not much material for the pocket - so allit can hold is money or a credit card. Cant fit a GPS, a phone, or much of anything in either one. They need to be made deeper with more material so stuff can actually fit inside. Terrible design on the hip pockets. On the plus side the chest strap does have a unique clasp. But once you get used to it you can release it w one hand even w gloves.I have the 200 AW sling bag and now have this one. The designs are very similar.This one is better suited for days when you need a jacket, extra clothing and some food etc. Its not a big pack by any means. It will hold my fuji mirrorless w the 55-200 attached. It Won't carry the 100-400 attached. There is an external pouch on the back for wet clothing, etc. Sometimes I carry a foam pad or 2 for sitting. Occasionally I carry an avy shovel for making a place to sit (this bag is too small for BC skiing if you have a camera in the compartment, and its not organized like a ski pack) The pouch is tapered and limits the size of the pad too much - so it has to go inside, which is a tight fit. My small shovel will fit in the pouch but the material is really thin and the shovel will probably wear a hole if I don't protect the fabric somehow. The pouch should have been made w the same cloth as the rest of the pack. As for size, the BP 200 is pretty small, maybe a third bigger than the sling bag. The 300 is a decent size for a day pack. Maybe a little small for cold climates. I usually carry one camera body and a 16 to 55 zoom .
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21.12.2018

Great pack, my favorite pack actually, so don't let my critique dissuade you from purchasing. First, the waist strap pouches are borderline useless. I wish they were removable / adjustable from the back where they attach. Aside from their small size, the placement of them makes access while the pack is on nearly impossible. I also wish the camera compartment had a full zip around access via the back panel instead of just side entry. This would allow for better organization and would allow rarely used items to be stored deeper into the pocket and would prevent having to pull everything out when you need to access an item deep in the back. The pack balances extremely well and is extremely comfortable after long hours.There are enough compartments to fit all that you'd need for a day hike or a day at the local theme park. I use it as an everyday bag to carry my camera gear (fuji xt-2, 18-55mm, 23mm, 35mm, and old nikon sb25 flash), laptop (Macbook Pro 2011), my medical gear for checking vitals, phone charger, lunch, and a few other miscellaneous items. It can really fit a lot asking as you organize correctly. I ended up using some foam dividers from other packs to construct a multi tier arrangement in the camera compartment. So when I need a lense that's in the back of the pocket I have to pull out the lease that's on top of it, then the divider separating the lenses, then pull the lens out, put the old lens in the vacant spot, replace the divider, then I'm finally set. Make sense? Hence why I wish the zipper extended all the way back through the back panel.
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9.9.2019

I ordered this bag as well as a Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW II so I could pick one of them (I also considered a Chinese knock-off in the same price range with similar capacity and features but rejected it). What struck me about this bag was that it seemed a little "fussy" with lots of connectors and straps, that it was a little harder to get into on top, and it's more of a "sack" overall, meaning it will not stand on it's own. The Fastpack stands upright when put on the ground, whether loaded or empty. Also I'd seen one video review of the Photo Sport which talked about how it did not ventilate well on the back despite LowePro's claims about this feature,sort of molded plastic/foam panels that are supposed to ventilate against your back. I didn't try the pack in the field, but compared to the Fastpack's traditional mesh ventilation over the back padding, I could see how that might happen. Selecting a backpack of any type is a highly personal choice and since Amazon has free returns at the present time on many of these I suggest trying 2 or 3 to see what works best for you. To be fair I believe this pack would carry more stuff overall so if that's important by all means give it a try. The side-load camera pocket feature is very similar and worked fine, and that was the chief design feature I was concerned with. I just liked the Fastpack PB 250 AW II better, and it was about 25 bucks cheaper as well.
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19.9.2016

I ordered this backpack just a few days prior to leaving for a min day trip to Arizona. With Prime shipping it arrived the day before we left exactly as advertised. I filled it with a combination of photo gear (Fujifilm X-A1 with XC 16-50mm and 50-230mm telephoto) and day hiking stuffs with plenty of room to spare. As such it also served as my carry on bag on the flight, I also was able to carry an iPad mini, jacket, 70oz water bladder, water bottle, Joby Gorilla Pod, several filters, a bag full of camera batteries, an Olympus TG-3 camera for macro shots, all my chargers and electronic gizmos, and some snacks.Our trip took us from Phoenix, to the Petrified Desert / Painted Desert, Flagstaff,Walnut Canyon, Lava River Cave, Grand Canyon, Sedona, and back to Phoenix. I carried this backpack all day everyday and it fit well, carried the load well, was very easy to get to my camera equipment. It is well designed and I couldn't be happier with it. Great product.I think the pack would fit any of the popular mirrorless cameras available today. We try putting my wive's Nikon D7200 in it and it was too small, so a full sized DSLR my require the larger BP 300.If you have a small camera and want to tote all your camera gear with you while hiking this backpack is just the thing to get it done.
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8.9.2017

Excellent backpack! Used this to hike up to Half Dome, so the full 12 hour round trip. I'd recommend not to pack it too full. I was carrying around a 10kg-12kg and it was hard going on the shoulders. I assume it's like this with any bag. I don't feel that it's good for heavy loads. Traveling with it for a short space of time and heavy weight works reasonably well. Bear that in mind. Great back, can fit my full frame dslr, as well as my 300mm lens, and an additional 35mm lens attached. I doubt that you'd fit much more in the side pocket. The top holds a good amount of additional gear. It just about fits the gopro karma grip, as well as multiple mounts. This means, it's difficult to also carry a drink,just clip some to your bag, makes it easier. Alternatively, you could fit a second dslr in there, plus 2 reasonably sized lenses. Probably 2x 300mm if you wanted to, unmounted that is.Great bag. Very useful and usable, most importantly. Slot for sd cards etc. Nice.Edit: As a side note, you still get an incredibly sweaty back. The air gap is virtually non existent, but imagine it without. Better than not having any gap. Big sweat patches on back, particularly during heavy loads.
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2.10.2018

Needed an option for carrying a drone and other video tools for hikes and other outdoor activities. The primary requirements were 1) easy access to drone hardware, 2) protection for drone and 3) additional storage options for other equipment and supplies. This pack fit the bill and had more benefits: light and comfortable, great build quality and a rain cover.My only complaint: color choices. Really wanted a red or orange option.Here’s what I easily fit and carry in it:Camera compartment:- DJI Spark- Remote control (separated by included divider)- Dedicated iPhone- Spare propellers (inside pocket flap)Rain cover pocket:- Spare drone batteriesOutside open pocket:- Charging cables- Spare GoProbattery- Lens wipesOutside mesh pocket:- Water bottle or Gorilla Pod with universal adaptorOutside tie down straps:- Hoodie or other light sweater- Baseball capInside compartment:- Smatree battery charger for DJI Spark- Telescoping pole with universal adaptor- GoPro Hero 6- GPH6 remote- GPH6 head mount- GPH6 adaptors- Other light clothing or snacksCover pocket:- Car keys- Sunblock- Insect repellent- SnacksNot currently using the hydration pocket.
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23.1.2017

I was not sure that I was going to like it as it seemed small, but it fits a lot. Love it! I am a 5'4" gal and was in the Army with rucks that were all built the same. it sucked. I am an outdoors kind of gal and wanted a pack that I could carry my camera gear and stuff for a day of hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, or skiing. This fit the bill and it is comfortable. It feels like it was made for small people! I have a tactical bag but it is really heave without anything in it. I would have never made it through the day with that on. It is a great bag that fits a lot of gear, but I need a robot to carry it for me!! At present I'm carrying a Canon 5D mark IV, two prime lenses, 85mm & 100mm,and a very heave Tamron 15-30 2.8mm, on my skiing days. I have to carry the 100mm in the top part, but I have it in a protective case. I am still able to get a sweater, shirt, gloves and snacks in it. I still have the large stuff sack in the front to use for what ever! I have even added my 70-200 a couple of times for hiking. I like that I have a place to use my hydration bag, I searched everywhere for this feature and only found it in the 2- different Photo Sport packs.
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12.3.2020

Really like this bag. Wanted a small(ish) bag that protects my camera and provides additional space to food, spare clothes etc. Spent a long time searching (and trying) camera bags but most only fit camera equipment and no space for supplies or you have to get a 50l bag which i didn’t need. Tried the internal camera unit approach but i only needed space for my camera, two lenses and spare battery, cleaning stuff etc. The ICU’s were either just too small or way too big :(Thus bag fits my Canon EOS R with the RF 24-70 on it and the RF 70-200 under it. Works fine regardless of which lens is attached to the camera. Taken it on long day hikes and worked great.Used the external water bottle “pouch” and main lid strap to attach my tripod. If there is one down side it’s that; not really great for bringing a tripod as there isn’t a designated spot for it. I know its not designed for that so the side pouch worked fine.Overall a great bag that fits my needs. If you have photo gear but in that middle ground of having enough gear that a small bag wont work but not enough that a big bag is just too big, this is a great solution.
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27.2.2018

I've tried a number of different photography specific backpacks from different manufacturers over the years. My objective is something that fits my camera safely, wears comfortably over many miles, and allows me enough space to fit some backcountry wilderness emergency supplies. I'm very pleased finally with this pack.The pack fits my Nikon 810 with the shorter landscape lenses on it fine. A second lens must be carried in the top compartment, but I can get the basics I need into the wilderness. The water bottle pouch will also snuggly fit your standard 32 ounce water bottle. And there is just enough room to fit basic emergency supplies. This isn't to be confused with being able to backpack over multiple days- it's not that big.But day trips I'm now comfortable doing what I do. And it rides fine on my frame.If you put miles on the trail down, while chasing pictures, I'd recommend this one.The only drawback is that the fabric is pretty thin. But if i wear this out over a couple years, as hard as it's been to find a pack that works for my needs, I'll stick with this.
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30.8.2016

Everything I've been wanting. All weather, convenient and concealed camera case, with enough room for what I live off while traveling abroad.I pack light when I'm abroad, but even with the embedded camera section, this holds more than you'd think. I'm very pumped to bring this on a month long excursion through India next month.The one thing I've heard from others, and sort of agree with, is the feeling of the straps. Now, ANY backpack (expensive or cheap) will eventually rub if you don't take a break every so often. I've used a very large selection of bags from huge military grade packs, to backpacking setups with all the support framing inside, to a school backpack. Nothing it perfect,but I think people give these straps too much flak.They feel light to the tough, but that doesn't mean they don't feel strong. It's a material thing - lightish weight but still sturdy.Would I take this up Everest? Maybe half way. Otherwise, no.Get the bag you need for your travels - this one happens to be perfect for a minimalist traveling photographer.
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12.9.2016

Does exactly what it promises: holds a DSLR and one additional lens plus enough gear (food, drink, clothing) for a day trip in the outdoors. Comfortable enough even when running. Camera is almost as easily accessible as from a shoulder bag. I very much like that I can access either my camera or my other stuff without having to dig up the whole backpack. The only slightly annoying thing was the length of the straps: there are plenty, as this is a decent backpack with adjustments and stabilisation, and these lengthy straps are way too long and tend to hang all over the place. I have cut them shorter, so it's no problem any more.It should not be expected to be a full-fledged camera backpack (it is clearly not,and I think Lowepro have never advertised it that way), but rather a hiker's or runner's lightweight day-pack, which has some clever provisions for holding some light photo gear. I was specifically looking for such a pack, and this one definitely has met my expectations. Highly recommended.
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28.3.2021

I wanted a bag I could take hiking with me. I needed something that could take my Fuji XT4 and 16-55mm lens as well as some walking gear (jacket, base layer, socks, water bottle etc).This fits the bill and is comfortable all day. It's not a massive bag so be warned, the camera compartment isn't going to take much more than a DSLR and a biggish lens. The drawstring top compartment is bigger and allows lots of gear to be stuffed in. The front pocket is also really useful for waterproofs, maps and seat mat. The bottle pocket works well and could maybe be used for a travel tripod at a push. There's a water bladder compartment if you want to forego the flask.I also sometimes stick my DJI Mini 2 Fly More bag into the camera compartment and it fits perfectly!Then I'll put the camera into the top compartment in a camera insert. This works really well but limits the amount of walking gear I can take.The bag is comfy for a days hike and is as good as its Lowe Alpine cousins.
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