Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack

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.

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 used to use a Tamrac sling style backpack but lost access to it and decided to try this bag since they didn’t make the Tamrac one anymore.This bag has nice quality feel to it and is durable for general day use. It has a ton of storage space for plenty of gear. I’ve put in a DSLR with grip, mirror less camera, telephoto lens, and three more lenses varying in primes and zooms. And still, there’s more room up top for action cams or a smaller drone and other accessories.Feels great on the bag and functions great on the go with the side access for quick equipment change. Laptop protection seems decent but not for heavy usage/bumps IMO. Overall a high quality backpack that’s highly recommended.

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.

A+++ Exactly as described! Great value and quality! Will definitely buy again!

Coming from a normal backpack with tons of zippers, I'm sadly unable to transition to this one which only has 3 zipped pockets.Sad thing is, there's many many spaces for zipped pockets like the main flap to access the camera storage could easily have had 3 extra zipped pockets but is instead just wasted blank space.3 or 4 more zipped pockets and this would've been the perfect pack for me since I don't need all the adjustable cube spaces that most other camera backpacks have.Good points if you don't need a lot of pockets:-super comfortable-ocd friendly (you can neatly tuck away all excess strap bits)-sturdy, will not deform much-orange/light grey interior makes it easy to find things (as opposed to black like many other packs)

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