Hi! I need a camera backpack to use on day hikes that has a chest strap, waist strap, and personal storage space. I'm looking at the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW. Does anyone have one? If so, what is your recommendation? Do you like it? Would love some feedback! Thank you!
I have a lowepro backpack but I a not sure if it's the same one... The one I have is almost perfect ... It is very comfortable (I did a fair bit of hiking w it) carries what I need, has water bottle pockets (not all of them do and this is an important feature for me)... The one thing i found frustrating was that you have to take the pack off and put it down to get at the camera hatch... You can't grab or stow the camera while you're on the go... It's ok if I'm hiking to somewhere I will put everything down and set up the kit, but not great if you're w a group of non- photogs w limited patience... Also, mine doesn't have a tripod holder... Not an issue for me, but something you may want to think about
I use a Lowepro fastback 250 and I love it. It holds 2 spare lenses, a flash, remote transmitter for flash, clicker remote, some flashlights and photographic gels, a water bottle and a Macbook. Quite a load but not an issue due to its ergonomical design.
I am on the eternal hunt for the perfect camera bag (I know, I know - it ain't going to happen!). My Lowepro rucksack is nice and spacious and comfortable to wear.
I use a lowepro slingshot 202. It is very comfy to wear and as it goes diagonally across your body there is no need to take it off to get your camera. I carry a Canon 60d with my 70-400mm lens attached and an extra 17-55mm lens+binoculars. I rearranged the packing inside to suit my needs. I also have a small Lowepro bag to carry any drinks sandwiches etc!
1) I wish it were bigger! ;-p (It was the largest in the series when I bought it...)
2) The shoulder straps could use more padding. They very quickly seem too thin. But I've never had so much weight in the backpack as to be really uncomfortable.
I've tried it on, and I did not like the fit. What I did do as compromise was take my favorite backpack, place my lowepro bag in the bottom, put my lenses in the bag, close the top but not buttoned, and put my camera on top. Because my backpack could zip from two sides, I kept an opening there, so I could access the camera when I paused or I kept the camera around my neck and could easily lift the flap of the bag inside the backpack to get a lens. I also put my tripod in the bag. Not perfect, but much more comfortable than the sling bag I was working with. I did not like the full backpack lowepro, but I love the brand! Hope this makes sense...
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I only find two drawbacks with it:
1) I wish it were bigger! ;-p (It was the largest in the series when I bought it...)
2) The shoulder straps could use more padding. They very quickly seem too thin. But I've never had so much weight in the backpack as to be really uncomfortable.