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Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black) | 
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| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
Buy New: $139.95
New (11) from $139.95
Rating:  12 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 15.9 x 12.6 x 12
MPN: Mini Trekker AW (Black)
Model: Mini Trekker AW (Black)
UPC: 056035199004
EAN: 0056035199004
ASIN: B00009R85Z
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Built in All Weather Cover keeps gear protected against extreme weather | | • | Holds an SLR w/ attached 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, additional body and 4-6 more lenses | | • | Ergonomic harness features wide, padded shoulder straps and a sternum strap | | • | Quick-release integrated tripod holder | | • | Tough, Water-resistant outer fabric |
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Product Description
Lowepro's ever-popular Mini Trekker - now with an All Weather Cover - is lightweight, compact and holds a surprising amount of gear. Includes an integrated quick-release tripod holder, attachment loops for optional SlipLock accessories, compression straps and lots of pockets - including a large front pocket with a weather flap and a quick-access front pocket. The ergonomic harness features wide, padded shoulder straps and a sternum strap.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Great versatile photo pack November 30, 2008
I have used the bag for a year and a half for auto trips and several weeks of travel in Alaska and Hawaii. I opted for the Lowepro over similar Tamrac models because the shoulder straps molded better to my body and the unit felt more comfortable. With the following gear it feels well-balanced on my back. I also like the waist strap which is wider than on Tamrac. The Lowpro easily holds a Nikon D300 with 18-200mm lens attached, a Nikon VR70-400mm, and Tokina 12-24mm lenses, plus filters, SB600 flash, small binoculars (my usual travel package). And, there is still room for other small items. Inside and outside pockest easily hold memory cards and other small essentials. On the side straps, I can carry pouches that get double duty use on a Lowprow belt pouch when the pack isn't needed. The pack fits well below airline seats, usually with room to spare for stretching at least one leg. Even on Alaska commercial bush planes it was small enough for me to keep with me rather than stow. The only negative for me is the limnitation of carrying a tripod on the center of the back. One has to remove it to access equipment. A side mount tripod option would be nice. If I were to do it again, I'd buy the model of this bag that also holds a laptop, not for carrying a laptop, since I back up on an Epson P3000 (also fits in the bag), but for carrying a jacket or rain gear. The bag's rain cover proved handy in some heavy rains in Hawaii and wind driven dust in the Southwest. All fabric materials are wearing well - still like new.
A Great Buy... July 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This bag is definitely multi-functional. Works for a camcorder as well as a camera. Lots of storage space that is adjustable to suit individual needs & a rain cover that is built-in. Extremely pleased with my purchase.
Great Bag!! July 13, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my 1st backpack camera bag. Spent a lot of time researching them & for the money and amount of space, plus construction/padding I couldn't find one that could beat it. I'm extremely glad I picked it, I love it and can't imagine being with out it now! :)
Fit:
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Fuji S100 28mm-400mm Camera
Panasonic DV Video Camera & Attachable 15Watt Light.
Extra Battery for both.
30 gigabytes SD-Cards.
3 Blank DV Tapes
4 foot collapsible tripod.
All my cables & chargers.
... and there is still a little room! Extremely versatile in how you set up the inside of your bag. You could carry anything from a bowling ball to everything I listed above in a nice tightly organized fashion.
Best Wishes,
- DOUG G.
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 good, but could be better June 9, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This backpack has a great potential to be my favorite, but it has some serious design flaws.
PROS:
- excellent protection for equipment
- has just a right amount of room to fit all of my "field" gear (including my precious 80-200 2.8)
- internal separators are very flexible in adjustment to desired compartment configuration
- ideal for hiking, travel and as a carry on. Very comfortable fit.
- THE BEST PART: built in weather protection - has protective stow-away cover. This alone is good enough reason to buy this!
CONS:
One of the things I love most about lowepro is flexibility of using street&field system. With this backpack there are only 2 SlipLock tabs on each of the sides. Look carefully at the photo featuring the product. The bag has compression straps which work really well, however, once the pouches are attached, the feature becomes useless. Straps are not long enough to go over most pouches, and there's no way to slip them under as they stretch right across the tab. Why? Why? Why?
There are also no loops on the shoulder straps, which would be nice to have for smaller slipLock pouches or a memory wallet.
Another design draw back is the way tripod is mounted. The holding pouch folds out and hangs, so it makes it impossible to set the bag vertically. This also prevents weather cover to be pulled over the backpack, so if you're caught in a rain, get ready to carry the tripod in your hand. The system however, is secure and convenient for carrying around tri/mono-pods. It held up great on my travels and hikes.
I should probably also mention that it is rather heavy, but for carrying around thousand[s] dollars worth of gear, the protection it extends at the cost of the weight is something I don't mind. This item is designed exclusively for photo gear, so there really no expectation for storage for anything other than that.
With a minor revision to the overall design this would be a 5-star product. Either way, I'm still satisfied with this backpack, and do trust it.
Good Performance May 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this backpack based on the two previous reviews, and I have to say that I'm pleased with it, overall. There are a couple of little things that I haven't adjusted myself to yet, since I haven't used the backpack a lot yet. But I haven't found a good way to attach and carry my tripod. When I figure that out, I'll have no complaints at all. I also have a little problem with one of my cameras fitting into one of the camera compartments. My Nikon D200 has an added battery pack on the bottom, which makes it a little too tall to fit in the designated place, but it looks like I can reorganize the compartments without too much trouble, so I plan to try that.
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