LoweproFastpack BP250AW III Backpack

My Experience with This Camera BagThis is my third camera bag in four years. While I am not a professional photographer, I am a photography enthusiast who uses DSLR cameras. Over the years, I have learned the hard way not to skimp on investing in the right bag. After a few years of trial and error, this bag has been a welcome addition to my gear.Purchase and Initial ImpressionsI decided to buy this bag when it was on sale, and I must say, it has been wonderful and works well for my needs. The bag is designed to fit one telephoto zoom lens, two other lenses, my accessories, and a laptop. This setup is perfect for my needs, especially since my son plays travel soccer and I am the de facto team photographer.Storage and UsabilityThe storage units in the bag take a bit of getting used to, but they are adequate for my needs. The compartments are well-organized and provide enough space for all my equipment. The bag is compact enough to use as a backpack carry-on for flights or when not flying, making it versatile and convenient for travel.Quality and DurabilityThe bag is made of quality material, and so far, I have not experienced the usual rips or zipper issues that I encountered with slightly cheaper bags I bought in the past. The build quality gives me confidence that it will last for a long time, even with regular use.RecommendationOverall, I strongly recommend this camera bag. It has proven to be a reliable and durable option for carrying my photography gear, and it meets all my needs as a photography enthusiast. If you're looking for a high-quality camera bag that offers great value for money, this is definitely worth considering.

I was looking for a bag to comfortably carrying 10- 20 lbs of camera equipment on a road trip that would include plenty of day hikes of 5 miles or more. I looked at the K&F Concept Bag (see my review), which is a great-looking, well-made bag and a steal at under $100, but it lacked the heft shoulder straps and waist-belt that I thought I'd need for comfortable hiking. I also looked at the LowePro Flipside 300, which, like all of the LowePro bags, is sturdy and well-made, but it is really just one compartment for equipment with no space for personal items so I returned that too. (Also, not large enough to accommodate a 15" laptop.)For a very reasonable price, this Fastpack has the sturdy comfortable design that I wanted, as well as separate compartments for equipment and personal gear. Ideally, I'd have liked the two compartments to be more configurable but the personal gear compartment is well-padded, so if you want to use it for equipment, you can. Another thing I like about this bag is that the side access is actually big enough to be usable.All in all, a well-designed comfortable bag at half the price of other premium brands.

I’m using the backpack to lug around my cpap machine. It’s great because I don’t have to carry a separate pack for my cpap machine anymore. I carry most everything else I had with the exception of a few items which I now put in my suitcase. Sturdy construction safeguards my cpap just fine. All in all I am happy with the backpack.

I do a fair amount of bird photography so I'm usually carrying telephoto lenses. Typically a 200-500mm at least. I like that with careful arranging I can fit that and 2 or 3 other smaller lenses or if I don't want to use the extra backpack section I can fit my 800mm lens if not attached to the body.A lot of the cheaper camera bags didn't have enough space for lenses and accessories such as this one does. I also like the camera quick access.Only negative I can think of is I wish the inserts gave me a little more freedom to organize my setup the way I want it.

Filling it up entirely makes is VERY heavy. But it's comfortable enough that hiked to a waterfall with it.Can fit my Laptop, Medium Format Camera, 300mm, 180mm, 90mm 45mm, two flashes, light meter, batteries, tethering cable, 4x clips, tripod, light stand, and other small things. I imagine if you bought straps you could also attach a bounce, but likely couldn't fit a large one in the bag. It can practically hold an entire mobile studio.

You can easily fit a full size DSLR, a back camera body, and a couple lenses in this bag. The Zipper on the side helps with access to the main camera. Very Useful for trips and outings

I have gone through many bags over the years and for the equipment I tend to carry, this is the best bag I have bought to date. I carry a canon 1Dx with a 300mm white body lens attached and a loose 28-250mm telephoto along with a canon speedlight 580EXII. All this in the lower compartment. In the top compartment it will vary based on what I am doing, but on most trips I carry a DJI Air Mini 2 with 4 batteries and full size controller along with other misc. accessories (e.g. batteries, cables, memory cards, etc.)The most recent test I put the bag through was a full week of hiking the Swiss alps and I have to say the bag was surprisingly comfortable to carry for so many hours considering it is not designed for hiking. Bear in mind that I also put a 2L hydration bladder in the laptop pocket so I would have drinking water and even with this added weight, I was fine.HUGE THUMBS UP!!

I ordered a new camera bag and received one with someone else's lens cap and cable inside. I'm guessing this was a return and not new.