Lowepro 250 back pack

Lowepro Fastpack 250 Arctic Blue

I purchased the Lowepro 250 for many reasons. It simply looked like something I would own as a camera bag being the most basic and first reason I started to research it. Then after a month or so of looking for something similar I discovered there's not much out there that can compare to this bag. When you get down to it, I couldn't find another bag that allowed me the access to my camera as the 250 did. Nor did I find one that allowed easy access to my camera AND laptop.

You read all the reviews about how well its a good companion when you're traveling on an airplane, well I hiked across my state with the 250. No, it doesn't have a hard weather cover, but I found an all weather cover for about four dollars. And it did the job whenever it rained. No it doesn't have a tripod holster. My tripod has a case with a secure shoulder strap, and I simply ran the waste straps of the 250 through the shoulder strap of my tripod case and I didn't have any problems. I walked a little less than 400 miles with this bag. And from everything I've seen and use it for, there isn't a better bag.

It holds my camera with lense attached, two lens, flash, accessories (flash diffuser, extra batteries, battery charger, etc...) and my mini camcorder/charger all in the camera compartment. On top of that compartment there is a pocket that carries my cleaning gear and filters. Then up top I carry my mini portfolio of prints, business cards, pens and things and there's still enough from for snacks. Laptop fits perfectly in the space provided and my laptop external power supply rides shotgun in the extra pocket at the very front of the bag.

Yes. You'll find a review or two that critic that there is some wasted space on either side of the camera in the camera pocket. And there is. But this is not a huge deal to me as I recognize that this is not custom fit case for one particular camera. It does its job and does it very well.

As with anything... Make sure its what you want and it serves it purpose, like hiking across state for six days. And make sure that you think it through. This is a good bag and definitely worth the money.

Happy trails.

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