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Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica

• Holds Canon T3i with 18-200mm Attached
• Holds 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm f/1.8
• Dedicated, Padded iPad Pocket
• Adjustable, Padded Main Compartment
• Quick-Access,Small Items Front Pocket
• Built to Stand Upright on Ground
• Side Pocket for Small Tripod SlipLock Attachment Loops
• Padded Shoulder Straps and Backpad
• Quick-Grab Top Handle

The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica  gives you all-in-one storage space for your camera, lenses, batteries, and other photography/videography equipment. This backpack is durable and built to survive the sometimes harsh environments that can come with on-location shooting. The comfortable straps are adjustable and allow you to stay comfortable and hands free when traveling to your location.

The exterior of the bag is made from a durable 600D Oxford Polyester PU (polyurethane) combined with nylon mesh. The inside is also polyester, rated at 200D. The combination of both produces a very lightweight pack that is great for day trips.

The interior of the Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica contains padded, movable dividers that allow you to configure the bag to suit your equipment needs. The exterior front has a quick-access zippered pocket for small stuff like keys, wallet or cell phone. In addition, the bag contains Lowepro's SlipLock attachment loops that accept optional pouches. The side mesh airline pocket is perfect for holding a small or table top tripod.

The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica is carried by its padded, adjustable and contoured shoulder straps. The backpad, like the shoulder straps, is also padded for maximum comfort. It also has a quick-grab top handle for rapid retrieval from your car or closet.

For anyone who needs small, lightweight and extremely manageable photo backpack, this one is hard to beat - especially since it comes from Lowepro - a company with a reputation for designing the ultimate in outdoor bags. It's backed by their lifetime warranty.

• Ultra-compact photo backpack
• Thickly padded and fully adjustable main compartment
• Dedicated, padded pocket fits an iPad
• Quick-access front pocket for small items such as a wallet, keys or cell phone
• Stretch-mesh side pockets
• SlipLock attachment loops
• Padded shoulder straps and backpad
• Quick-grab handle
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Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica

• Holds Canon T3i with 18-200mm Attached
• Holds 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm f/1.8
• Dedicated, Padded iPad Pocket
• Adjustable, Padded Main Compartment
• Quick-Access,Small Items Front Pocket
• Built to Stand Upright on Ground
• Side Pocket for Small Tripod SlipLock Attachment Loops
• Padded Shoulder Straps and Backpad
• Quick-Grab Top Handle

The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica  gives you all-in-one storage space for your camera, lenses, batteries, and other photography/videography equipment. This backpack is durable and built to survive the sometimes harsh environments that can come with on-location shooting. The comfortable straps are adjustable and allow you to stay comfortable and hands free when traveling to your location.

The exterior of the bag is made from a durable 600D Oxford Polyester PU (polyurethane) combined with nylon mesh. The inside is also polyester, rated at 200D. The combination of both produces a very lightweight pack that is great for day trips.

The interior of the Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica contains padded, movable dividers that allow you to configure the bag to suit your equipment needs. The exterior front has a quick-access zippered pocket for small stuff like keys, wallet or cell phone. In addition, the bag contains Lowepro's SlipLock attachment loops that accept optional pouches. The side mesh airline pocket is perfect for holding a small or table top tripod.

The Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica is carried by its padded, adjustable and contoured shoulder straps. The backpad, like the shoulder straps, is also padded for maximum comfort. It also has a quick-grab top handle for rapid retrieval from your car or closet.

For anyone who needs small, lightweight and extremely manageable photo backpack, this one is hard to beat - especially since it comes from Lowepro - a company with a reputation for designing the ultimate in outdoor bags. It's backed by their lifetime warranty.

• Ultra-compact photo backpack
• Thickly padded and fully adjustable main compartment
• Dedicated, padded pocket fits an iPad
• Quick-access front pocket for small items such as a wallet, keys or cell phone
• Stretch-mesh side pockets
• SlipLock attachment loops
• Padded shoulder straps and backpad
• Quick-grab handle
• 1 Lowepro Photo Traveler 150 Backpack - Mica

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The mica Photo Traveler 150 Backpack from Lowepro is a moderately priced backpack that holds more than its weight in gear. It's rated to hold a compact DSLR such as a Canon T3i with an 18-200 lens attached as well as 2-3 additional small lenses such as a 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm f/1.8 plus a flash and some accessories. Or, if you prefer a compact or mirrorless system, it will accommodate that plus up to 3 small lenses. There's also a dedicated, padded pocket for your iPad.

The exterior of the bag is made from a durable 600D Oxford Polyester PU (polyurethane) combined with nylon mesh. The inside is also polyester, rated at 200D. The combination of both produces a very lightweight pack that is great for day trips.

The interior of the bag contains padded, movable dividers that allow you to configure the bag to suit your equipment needs. The exterior front has a quick-access zippered pocket for small stuff like keys, wallet or cell phone. In addition, the bag contains Lowepro's SlipLock attachment loops that accept optional pouches. The side mesh airline pocket is perfect for holding a small or table top tripod.

The Photo Traveler 150 is carried by its padded, adjustable and contoured shoulder straps. The backpad, like the shoulder straps, is also padded for maximum comfort. It also has a quick-grab top handle for rapid retrieval from your car or closet.

For anyone who needs small, lightweight and extremely manageable photo backpack, this one is hard to beat - especially since it comes from Lowepro - a company with a reputation for designing the ultimate in outdoor bags. It's backed by their lifetime warranty.

• Ultra-compact photo backpack
• Thickly padded and fully adjustable main compartment
• Dedicated, padded pocket fits an iPad
• Quick-access front pocket for small items such as a wallet, keys or cell phone
• Stretch-mesh side pockets
• SlipLock attachment loops
• Padded shoulder straps and backpad
• Quick-grab handle

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Specifications for lowepro photo traveler back pack - 150:, features of lowepro 150 photo traveler gear bag:.

• Body-side access design provides added security while wearing
• Unique, back-entry compartment with easy access offers easy access to gear when pack rotated to front
• Capacity for a 500mm f/4 lens protect, store and carry a large telephoto lens
• Roomy and padded camera compartment provides protective and adjustable divider system for easy customization of gear
• Contoured shoulder strap with padded waistbelt evenly distributes weight and provides exceptional comfort
• Patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover™ protects gear from rain, dust and sand
• Hideaway Tripod Mount™ system helps secure a tripod to the outside of pack for easy access
• Zippered, front storage compartment with space for a tablet provides quick access to a tablet, small accessories and personal items
• Built-in memory card pockets offer quick access and storage of extra memory
• SlipLock™ attachment loops increase carrying capacity with compatible cases, pouches and bags

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The mica Photo Traveler 150 Backpack from Lowepro is a moderately priced backpack that holds more than its weight in gear. It's rated to hold a compact DSLR such as a Canon T3i with an 18-200 lens attached as well as 2-3 additional small lenses such as a 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm f/1.8 plus a flash and some accessories. Or, if you prefer a compact  or mirrorless system, it will accommodate that plus up to 3 small lenses. There's also a dedicated, padded pocket for your iPad.

The exterior of the bag is made from a durable 600D Oxford Polyester PU (polyurethane) combined with nylon mesh. The inside is also polyester, rated at 200D. The combination of both produces a very lightweight pack that is great for day trips.

The interior of the bag contains padded, movable dividers that allow you to configure the bag to suit your equipment needs. The exterior front has a quick-access zippered pocket for small stuff like keys, wallet or cell phone. In addition, the bag contains Lowepro's SlipLock attachment loops that accept optional pouches. The side mesh airline pocket is perfect for holding a small or table top tripod.

The Photo Traveler 150 is carried by its padded, adjustable and contoured shoulder straps. The backpad, like the shoulder straps, is also padded for maximum comfort. It also has a quick-grab top handle for rapid retrieval from your car or closet.

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The mica Photo Traveler 150 Backpack from Lowepro is a moderately priced backpack that holds more than its weight in gear. It's rated to hold a compact DSLR such as a Canon T3i with an 18-200 lens attached as well as 2-3 additional small lenses such as a 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 50mm f/1.8 plus a flash and some accessories. Or, if you prefer a compact  or mirrorless system, it will accommodate that plus up to 3 small lenses. There's also a dedicated, padded pocket for your iPad.

The exterior of the bag is made from a durable 600D Oxford Polyester PU (polyurethane) combined with nylon mesh. The inside is also polyester, rated at 200D. The combination of both produces a very lightweight pack that is great for day trips.

The interior of the bag contains padded, movable dividers that allow you to configure the bag to suit your equipment needs. The exterior front has a quick-access zippered pocket for small stuff like keys, wallet or cell phone. In addition, the bag contains Lowepro's SlipLock attachment loops that accept optional pouches. The side mesh airline pocket is perfect for holding a small or table top tripod.

The Photo Traveler 150 is carried by its padded, adjustable and contoured shoulder straps. The backpad, like the shoulder straps, is also padded for maximum comfort. It also has a quick-grab top handle for rapid retrieval from your car or closet.

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Lowepro Flipside Backpack 400 AW III review: innovation for innovation’s sake?

The Flipside Backpack 400 AW III is Lowepro's third crack at the Flipside range and has big shoes to fill after the award-winning Flipside Backpack 400 AW Mark I and II.

The new iteration is the 400 AW III which we tested here, though there's the smaller 300 AW III option too. Which you go for will depend on both your capacity and budget requirements. Whichever model you choose however, both make several noteworthy departures from its predecessor, that we’ll get into over the course of this review and discuss whether you should part with your cash for one.

Lowepro has a longstanding record as a reputable and reliable manufacturer of some of the best camera backpacks , so we were eager to see if the new Flipside Backpack 400 AW III could live up to expectations and build on the high acclaim that came before it.

In terms of rivals in the same budget range you're looking at Manfrotto's PRO Light Multiloader Camera Backpack M or PRO Light Flexloader Backpack L , Vanguard's Alta Rise 48 Backpack 27, the Tenba Axis c2 LT 20L and MindShift Gear BackLight 18L Photo Daypack to give you a few options to compare on price and features. It's also such a departure from Lowepro's Flipside 400 AW II that it's in direct competition with itself as this is still available to buy and we'll get into why that might actually be a better option for many photographers in this review...

Specifications

External dimensions (WxDxH): 33 x 24 x 48 cm Internal dimensions (WxHxD): 28 x 14 x 41 cm Size options in range: Small, Medium Backpack type: Backpack Camera access: Rear and side Laptop compartment: Up to 15" Tripod fastener: Yes Chest / Waist straps: Yes Rain-proof cover: Yes, separate Weight: 1.7kg

Build & Handling

The Flipside Backpack comes in a 400 AW III or smaller 300 AW III variations which have capacities of 20L and 17L respectively, the smaller 300 AW iteration can also only take a 13” laptop while the bigger 400 AW can fit a laptop of upto 15”.

The difference in price is $150/£169 for the 400 AW or $140/£119 for the smaller 300 AW III. Whichever size you go for you have the option of black or dark grey colorways which are both quite nondescript and help keep a low profile, though you no longer have the Mica/Pixel Camo option from the Mark II version which I always thought looked rather good. There's also now no longer a larger 500AW version.

As the black and gray colors don’t stand out they'd be great for keeping a low profile in urban environments as they don't scream photographer, or even for wedding photography where you don't want to wear anything too distracting.

Lowepro says its 3rd iteration of the Flipside Backpack has been "redesigned for the outdoors", featuring robust fabrics and a front PU coating offer "extreme durability and protection from the elements, moisture and abrasion"

The 400 AW III boasts a CradleFit™ pocket which suspends and protects a 15” laptop, there's also space for a 10" tablet.

One downside we found with the Flipside Backpack 400 AW III is that it's balanced in such a way that when placed on its base it has a tendency to fall onto its back rather than the front. This may not sound like a big deal, but it means the bag more often than not falls flat onto the rear padded part that comes into contact with your back, and if this falls and gets muddy, it will end up on your back.

The front of the backpack is ironically where the EVA molded bumpers are located and these have specifically been designed to keep the bag raised up and out of the dirt. But we found that unless you remember to place the bag on its front when you take it off then it will roll onto its back.

While there's no dedicated water bottle holder there is a soft pocket for a tripod foot to fit into underneath the tripod strap. At a push this could be used to hold a very small drink bottle and would require the tripod attachment to not be in use also. However as seen on the Mark I and II versions we'd have preferred to have a dedicated water bottle holder on the other side. The central tripod mounting point from the prior two versions has also been missed off the spec sheet this time around.

The Flipside III has a side access panel as well as the full back opening which allows you to get to your main camera and attached lens much more quickly and easily. However, I tended not to use this and would have preferred a water bottle holder on that side in its place.

The 400 AW III gets its 'Flipside' name because it's been designed for photographers to be able to use the waist straps to flip the backpack around to your front and access your bag without needing to fully take it off.

Apart from aforementioned omission of a water bottle pocket, the 400 AW III has plenty of space and pockets for your accessories. The bag is extremely spacious with big pockets and compartments for laptops, tablets, chargers and peripherals. While it does a good job at providing space for larger items, there is a bit of a lack of pockets and spaces to locate your smaller items such as memory cards, so this means you have to pack in a memory card case or organizer.

A couple of the internal dividers do have a velcro pocket designed to hold memory cards, but that's not something I'd feel comfortable using, putting all of the pressure and weight of cameras and lenses on to the cards just seems like you're asking for trouble.

It also features an internal 'GearBox' which is a soft removable pouch with a zippered front mesh, ideal for stowing filters, cables, batteries or a memory card holder and so on. It has interior dimensions of 27x11x9cm and by default is found at the top of the interior compartment, though can be repositioned using the velcro or removed entirely to free up more space for larger lenses.

Performance

The Flipside BP 400 AW III gets some welcome upgraded materials in the form of 600D polyester and 600D polyester ripstop as well as molded EVA bumpers on the front and ‘enhanced’ 10mm YKK® zippers which are considerably larger than the zippers found on the prior models and makes it a little easier and smoother to open in a hurry.

The interior material is 150D 148T polyester, though the internal dividers have been made much thinner this time around so they're harder and less malleable to fit oddly shaped bits of kit. They can be removed via the velcro attachment but essentially you need to keep them in their default position as it's pretty much the only layout that works due to their rigidity. This configuration also means that the side pocket is then used predominantly to access and swap lenses, rather than grabbing your camera with a lens attached, which is how side access panels usually work.

One advantage of the new model is its molded EVA bumpers which raise the front of the bag out of the dirt a little when taken off and planted face-down on the ground. This is likely to happen often too, as the new design makes it difficult to flip the bag around on its waist straps as it doesn’t sit completely flat like on the prior model, so gear is more likely to topple out in this setup and lens swaps are impossible as you need one hand holding the bag at all times to stop it falling down.

The Flipside Backpack 400 AW III comes with an All Weather AW Cover™ to protect your gear from rain, snow, dust and sand. While this is a welcome addition, it comes in its own carry pouch that you'll need to find space for somewhere inside of your back. This is an unwelcome change from the previous versions which had the rain cover built into the base and tucked away in the base and keeping your dirty or wet rain cover away from your camera kit. This was a better solution because it didn't take up space in your internal compartments and also kept the wet, dirty material far away from your expensive cameras and lenses.

The BP 400 AW III comes with both a sternum strap to stabilise the bag from swaying side-to-side on long walks and can be adjusted to fit different heights. It also boasts padded waist straps which help transfer the weight of the bag and its contents onto your hips rather than your shoulders so it's comfortable to wear, though for very long walks a hiking backpack would be more comfortable with their longer design and metal frame.

There’s a new grab handle on the back of the Mark III which is a welcome addition and makes it great for picking up and carting around more easily. The central tripod lashing point found on the back of previous models has been left out this time meaning your tripod can only be strapped to the side which can make the bag a bit unbalanced, it also prevents the side pocket from being used to stash a water bottle at the same time.

Lowepro’s original Flipside 400 AW Mark I was my camera bag of choice for many years, so I was excited to if Lowepro had made one of my favourite camera bags even better. Testing the latest iteration was ultimately a disappointment as so many of the features that made the Mark I and Mark II versions great (and also award-winning) have sadly been left on the cutting room floor this time around. Perhaps this is an inevitable outcome of manufacturer’s feeling the need to release new products on a regular basis. I hope Lowepro realises this misstep and is able to rectify and add back in some of those great features in its next update.

It would be unfair to say that all of the changes made are negative, I’ve never seen a backpack with so much storage for electrical peripherals with dedicated pockets for both a 15” laptop, or 10” tablet, as well as heaps of storage in the front pocket for spare batteries and an internal GearBox to house your most needed accessories on the inside. If you often struggle to find space for large filters, need to carry power banks or shutter release cables you will struggle to find a bag that can beat it for space.

It’s not a bad backpack by any means and the Flipside Mark III is also reasonably priced, but it was disappointing to see Lowepro unceremoniously cut out many of the features that photographers loved in the previous models. It's a Flipside bag in name only, as it shares very little of the same DNA as its previous models.

Should you buy the Lowepro Flipside BP 400 AW III?

✅ buy this if....

You're looking for a reliable camera backpack made from top materials that can fit a DSLR or mirrorless body with a 200mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus 4-5 additional lenses

You're looking for a comfortable photography rucksack with lots of room and space for electronics, large laptops and tablets.

🚫 Don't buy this if...

You're upgrading from the Lowepro Flipside Mark I or II versions as you'll be disappointed with how many features have been left out

You need extra options for tripod lashing points and also need a dedicated water bottle holder instead of a side access door.

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Lowepro RunAbout BP 18L If you’re an avid camper and your main camera rucksack has a GearUp insert, the RunAbout is a no-brainer. It’s a well-designed folding daypack that’s easy to stow and should appeal to photographers and dedicated hikers alike.

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Krysten Peek, Tom Haberstroh & Lamar Hurd react to night one of the 2024 NBA draft, including the selection of four French players, Zach Edey going to Memphis within the top ten and why there's a chance Bronny James might not be wearing purple and gold in his future.

2024 NBA Draft grades: First-round pick-by-pick analysis

Here are Yahoo Sports' complete first-round draft grades.

NBA Draft: Lakers select Tennessee star Dalton Knecht with No. 17 overall pick after surprising slide

Dalton Knecht, 23, was the oldest player selected in the draft when the Lakers picked him at No. 17.

Best credit cards for wedding expenses (June 2024)

Whether you’re going all-out for a destination wedding or having a small ceremony near home, these credit cards can help you save money on your nuptials.

NBA Draft: Timberwolves trade with Spurs for No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham

Fresh off a breakout season, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded into the lottery Wednesday night.

Nic Claxton agrees to 4-year, $100 million deal to return to Nets: Report

Nic Claxton isn't going anywhere.

Fanatics CEO's initial reaction to MLB uniform fiasco: 'We f***ed this up'

The better analysis of MLB's new uniforms turned out to be "Nike f***ed this up."

Nike set to report earnings as Wall Street looks for details on product innovation

Nike's earnings report comes as the stock has slumped over the past year amid slowing sales growth.

Check out what Microsoft's Keystone streaming device might have been

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what Microsoft's proposed Keystone streaming device would have looked like if it had come to fruition.

Celtics president Brad Stevens expects Kristaps Porziņģis to miss 'at least' start of next season with ankle injury suffered in Finals

Porziņģis is still consulting with doctors and expects to undergo surgery soon.

Shoppers call this personal misting fan 'a saving grace,' and it's down to $22

Get a cool 45% off this handheld gizmo that also stands up on its own — the battery will last all day, shoppers say.

Clear weeds without bending over — this gizmo 'saves your back and time'

Stooping over to pull up pesky plants is no fun. Save your joints, with this anti-crouch, stand-up grass-grooming tool.

Euro 2024: Georgia shocks Portugal to advance to the knockout rounds

Georgia had never qualified for a major tournament before Euro 2024.

Dick's Sporting Goods' 4th of July sale features Patagonia, Solo Stove and more

We're seeing fireworks-worthy deals — up to 85% off! — on leggings and outdoor gear, plus Brooks, Nike and Yeti.

Big banks pass Fed stress test as they fight stricter capital rules

The biggest US banks proved to the Fed they would all be able to withstand a severe global recession, demonstrating strength while they push regulators to adjust a set of proposed capital rules.

Matthew Perry death investigation nears conclusion, 'multiple people' could reportedly be charged: The latest

As authorities wrap up the investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose, it's unclear if federal charges will be brought against any individuals.

REI's epic 4th of July sale brings up to 50% off Yeti, The North Face and more

Scoop up On running shoes and Yeti coolers, plus camping gear, paddleboards and e-bikes at this summer blowout.

Why rising avocado prices won't be a big deal for Chipotle

Avocado prices from Mexico spiked last week after the USDA paused inspections. Does Chipotle have anything to worry about?