ProTactic 450 AW II - new

I had the first LowePro ProTactic 450 AW and couldn't think of another bag that would be a better upgrade than the newer version of the same bag. I carry the bag around almost daily with all of my gear weighing in close to 30 lbs. After months of use, there is no visible signs of wear or issues. Gear: I'm able to fit nearly all of my daily camera gear in this bag, which makes it perfect for daily work. The ability to configure the dividers in the bag is excellent. To me, this is better than the Peak Design or the Nomadic bags because you don't have to buy additional bags to put in your main bag to organize things. Instead, everything is so accessible in this one bag. You can configure the two side openings to have access to two different items without taking the bag off your back. This is super useful all the time, whether I'm skiing, hiking, or working where I don't want to set my bag in the dirt. I have my Sony a7 with 24-70GM accessible on one side and my DJI Mavic 3 on the other. My full gear list that I'm able to fit in this one bag all at once includes: - Sony a7 with 24-70mm GM attached - A second lens (usually my Sony 16-35mm) - A zoom lens (70-200) - DJI Mavic 3 - DJI Pro Controller - DJI Mavic 3 battery, the three battery charger and the charging block - DJI Mic 2 set with case - Insta 360 - Monopod/selfie stick for Insta 360 - 2 VND filers in their protective cases - Anker 20,000 mAh battery pack - 16" laptop and large laptop charging brick - Misc. cables and a few additional charging blocks - And my snacks, business cards, and pens in the small upper side pockets. All of this in one bag and it is barely small enough to be a "personal item" under the seat on a flight! If you need additional space, you can also add extra items on the outside mesh of the bag. The configurations are excellent and the waist strap even can be removed and used to attach smaller bags if you're running around during a shoot.

I’ve had the 450 version of this bag for years and just purchased the 350 for something more travel friendly (smaller). Pros: - Rugged. This bag has a hard top and back, firm bottom, and I feel totally comfortable slinging it around or tossing it on terrain to get things in and out. I also love that the rain cover is attached (just dry it before repacking obviously) - The detail! The inner zippers zip into a protective corner so they can’t scratch your gear. There are several quick grab compartments, while keeping the main opening on your back for theft prevention. Outer zippers have pull tactical grab tabs. There are transparent inner pockets so you can see quickly what’s stored. - Hiking/lugging around: the straps are super padded and the back is fairly padded. There are adjustable waist and chest straps to distribute the weight. The waist belt can also be removed and used as a utility belt. There are a ton of places to attach items to the outside like a tripod or water bottle with carabiners or straps - Durability: I’ve had my 450 for about four years and it genuinely looks as good as it did when I got it. It’s been tossed on dirt, sand, rocks, and you wouldn’t know it. Fit: there’s so much room for gear and lenses. The best part is, I can fit my 600mm while attached to the body and still several other lenses! Cons: because of the durability and ruggedness, it’s a little bulky and heavy. Also, the 350 is not very wide - which suits my needs for travel but, does mean some taller lenses may need to be laid on their side vs standing up.

I've been through a bunch of camera / gear packs and bags over the years. This one is by far the best. Works for carry on even in regional jets. And it's an absolute beast quality wise. Solid heavy duty zippers. Solid handles and straps. Great padding assortment. Serious protection for your gear. Can fit 2 - Nikon Z8 bodies plus a 600 mm Nikon Z f6.3 VR S, a Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, Nikon Z 24mm f1.8 S, Nikon 105 MC f2.8 S and a Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8. Or swap out 2 of the smaller lenses for a Nikon Z 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S. Tripod on the outside. Plus ND and polarized filters for all. 2 straps, back up cards, asst micro cloths, 6 batteries and charger, remote trigger, yada yada. This thing has been carried and beaten around in my truck and car all across the country many times for the last year. Zero issues. My only complaint would be the expense and I wish I could fit the 100-400 too as my entire kit would then be in one bag. I want to order the iii version but it's only 3 liters bigger...28l vs this one at 25l...and hard to justify the cost to be able to carry one more lens. Maybe. But even now it's way too heavy completely loaded for realistic hiking. Mostly used for transport. If I'm going to hike with it I'll remove half that list and only take whats needed. I much prefer this to hard cases like Pelican and such. So much easier to carry around and toss in the car. Fwiw....tried the K&F 32 liter bag at 1/5th the price. It's garbage. Don't bother. Buy this. Save your pennies and spend the extra cash. You won't regret it. Highly recommend.

Very nice bag, heavy duty, and with lots of room and extra separators, two small pouches, straps for tripod, and rain fly. The top compartment is nice for your primary camera and lens, but the two side access points are of limited use because you have to have just the right item to put in there to pull in and out; my 70-200 lens works well, but that’s about it. Three stars is mostly because there is no external front pocket to keep a notebook and pencil slots for taking quick notes; I had to buy a small Molle bag for that.

Awesome backpack can hold both my cameras and 5 lenses. I have it packed solid with about 50 pounds of gear. Still feel comfy on the shoulders with the padding. Everything stays snug inside and doesn’t move around. Definitely worth to price to protect your year. Seems to be solidly constructed with high end materials

Nachdem an meinem alten Kamerarucksack leider diverse Reißverschlüsse kaputt gegangen sind, war ich Anfang des Jahres auf der Suche nach einem neuen Rucksack, der mein Equipment (Sony A7 iii mit zusätzlicher 70-300er Linse) sowie das "gängige" Zubehör wie Akkus, Filter, Reinigungskit Platz finden. Der Lowepro ProTactic BP350 hat mich bisher nicht nur wegen der variablen Platzaufteilung im Hauptfach sondern auch mit den unterschiedlichen Fächern überzeugt. Erster Eindruck: * Robustes Material * Variabler und individualisierbare Einteilung im Hauptfach * Separate Fächer für die Batterien und Speicherkarten gut zugänglich * Die MOLLE Schlaufen an der Aussenseite erlauben das praktische anbringen weiterer Taschen, wie z.B. Trinkflaschen oder Modultaschen zur Aufbewahrung und den schnellen Zugriff auf andere Linsen oder einen zweiten Body. * Rucksack lässt sich auch bei längeren Tagestouren bequem auf dem Rücken tragen, mit der vorhandenen Bebänderung (Brust- und Hüftgurt) sitzt der Rucksack gut auf dem Rücken, das gepolsterte Rückenteil hat einen hohen Tragekomfort. * schneller Zugriff auf das Hauptfach durch große Reißverschlussklappen an beiden Seiten * praktische Befestigungsmöglichkeit des Stativs (kann an das Molle System angebracht werden und erlabt auch hier den schnellen Zugriff) * Praktische, stabile und sichere Befestigungsmöglichkeiten für "Schnellzugriffssysteme" wie Cotton Carrier am Schultergurt * Becken/Hüftgurt ebenfalls mit kleiner separater Kleinteiltasche und auch hier weitere MOLLE Schlaufen zum Anbringen weiterer Taschen (Trinkflaschenholster o.ä.) * Mitgeliefertes Zubehör gute Verarbeitung und praktisch im Zugriff (minimale) Kritikpunkte * Aussenfächer könnten etwas größer sein * Balance im "Ruhezustand" (also wenn er auf dem Boden steht) ist so gewählt, dass er gerne mal nach hinten kippt (mag aber auch an meiner Beladung liegen) * Mit größeren und schwereren Optiken (z.B. Sony SEL70200 F2.8, Tamron 35 - 150 f2.0 ) wirds im Innenraum schon etwas enger. Fazit: Für meinen persönlichen Einsatzbereich ein gut durchdachter und konzipierter Rucksack, mit dem das Equipment sicher verstaut und dennoch schnell zugreifbar ist. Mit weiteren externen Modultaschen lässt sich der Stauraum nochmal deutlich erweitern. Meinerseits eindeutige Kaufempfehlung für (ambitionierte) Hobbyfotografen, für (Halb-)Tagestouren die einen Kamerabody und "normale" Optiken mit nehmen wollen.

I have the 450 now this one....this cameras bag aré a little expensive for me,but It worth every yen !!!

Muy buen back pack

Awesome product, ready for the outdoors

I have previously had a number of Lowepro camera bags and the quality is always superb. My first backpack-type was the Pro Trekker 650 AW I (I think that is the model number) which is a huge pack allowing the carrying of most of my kit. The only issue is that as I get older I cannot carry all of the kit any more. I now use it more for storage and as a 'safe haven' for kit I have with me in the car but not out on walks. I have been using a cheaper brand for a couple of years which is now starting to fail. With this in mind I bought the ProTactic 450 AW II. This is superbly made, comes with a rain cover, as do most Lowepro bags, a tripod foot holder which you can place anywhere on the bag, and extra small pouches that will fit on the outside of the bag. It also contains a couple of strong straps that can be placed where required. You can access from the top and either side for individual cameras/lenses, or from the rear for access to the whole internal structure. Zips are large and string. The padded dividers are strong and useful and can be placed to your liking within the large interior. It is strong, well padded to protect your kit and very functional. What is more I can carry enough kit needed for whatever trip I am on while not breaking my back. There is an updated version of this bag available now, but for the price difference I do not see the point of paying £100 more for what seems like little extra. Because of the new version this one is now available at a very good price. Overall, a superb bag which I cannot recommend highly enough.