Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW
MSRP: $164.99 (BUY NOW for Less!)
WEIGHT: 2.9 lbs
VOLUME: 13.9L (Upper Compartment)
DIMMENSIONS: External- 10.63″ x 6.69″ x 19.29″, Top Compartment- 8.86″ x 4.13″ x 8.07″, Camera Compartment- 7.68″ x 3.54″ x 9.06″
CONSTRUCTION: ripstop fabric with reflective piping, molded & contoured airflow backpad, built in all weather cover
COLORS: orange/light grey, black/light grey
HYDRATION RESERVOIR POCKET: 2L capacity
The Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW has served me well for well over 2 years now. This photo backpack is really ready for anything you can throw at it, and seems to be about the perfect size for light and fast missions. I’ve used it on hiking, trail running, cycling, snowboarding/skiing, rock climbing, international travel, off-road driving and so many other photo missions around the globe. Its crazy versatility lends itself well to most event photography, as I’ve used it at everything from trade shows, like Outdoor Retailer and SEMA, to adventure events like the Vail Mtn Games, Overland Expo and everything in between. It’s also a great day pack that allows you to carry plenty of water, some snacks, a jacket and a full photography kit; 1 DSLR body, 2-3 lenses, filters, extra battery, extra memory cards, tripod and more.
The bag is designed for athletes and provides quick side access of your camera, is hydration bladder compatible, has a crazy comfortable back pad, is really light weight and can hold up to years of abuse. The camera compartment is well padded to protect all your gear and has a cinch system that keeps everything from bouncing around when you’re on the go. The built-in all weather cover stows neatly into the bottom of the pack and provides an extra layer of protection from the elements for your gear. Besides all these quality main features of the bag it also incorporates all kinds of little things that make it rise above its competitors; like a whistle built into the sternum strap buckle, reflective piping throughout, useful little waist band pockets and so much more.
PROS:
Lightweight and comfortable.
Feature rich, which provides a ton of gear carrying versatility.
Extremely durable.
CONS:
Carries a limited volume of photography equipment.
Does not carry large zoom lenses well.
TIPS:
The hydration reservoir area fits a MacBook Pro laptop really well, when a hydration bladder is not in place.
The webbing strap on the outside front of the pack works great to transport a DeLorme inReach.
The bottom line is that the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW is a phenomenal all around photo back pack that is well suited for photographers that need to be light and nimble in order to get the shot. If you like to capture your adventures through photography this pack is ready to help you capture the action.
(Disclaimer: Lowepro provided this bag to Exploring Elements for review consideration.)
