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Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW backpack

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4.5 out of 5 stars

"Great design features add up to deliver a pack that’ll go the mile and keep your photographic crown jewels safe, no matter how hard the ride"

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Sat 14 Jan 2012, 4:00 pm GMTBy

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Designed for the SLR ‘prosumer’ who's eager to take their photography to the mountain, the Photo Sport 200 AW is the best trail-orientated camera pack we’ve tried.

At its heart is a side-accessed camera compartment that’s completely separate from the main 14-litre compartment. This allows quick and easy access to camera gear without taking the pack off – a bonus when it comes to minimising the trailside faff that can ruin the flow of a ride.

The padded camera pocket holds a ‘normal’ size SLR and lens, while the drawstring cinched, top-accessed main compartment easily swallows up a day’s riding paraphernalia with room to spare. A hydration pocket with room for a three-litre bladder sits between the comfortable EVO memory foam back panel and the main pack. This means the watery danger is kept reassuringly distant from the camera gear.

The PU coated ripstop material wards off scrapes and damp alike, while the pullout rain cover did a sterling job of keeping the pack’s contents dry during a week of challenging Scottish riding weather. The narrow, contoured back minimises sweat build-up on epic days out, while its compact size and well-designed shoulder straps and waist belt keep it stable on technical trails.

This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine.

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  • So how do you get a camera in and out without taking it off? Do you mean some one else can get it out or am I missing something?

  • I have the pedestrian version of this backpack. You undo the waist strap and chest strap, loosen both shoulder straps, slip one off and rotate the rest around to your front, then get the camera out through a handy zip in the side. You'd still want to get off the bike to do it, though. If the bike version is as good as their other gear, I'd consider it.

  • best backpack have ever had. period. its brilliant. light easy on and off, stable and easy clean

    room for a telephoto, flash and DSLR and normal lens

    Will

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Specification

Name:
Photo Sport 200 AW backpack (12) (without reservoir)
Built by:
Lowepro
Price:
$199.99

Description:
*Patent-pending Ultra-Cinch Camera Chamber protects your camera gear in a padded & secure compartment & helps prevent bouncing while you're in motion.* A zippered, side-access pocket allows you to quickly rotate pack to the front, unzip, un-cinch and access your camera* Multiple attachment points and storage spaces offer a variety of places to expand your carrying capacity *Ultra-Lightweight Construction: Resilient and high-performance technical fabrics with reflective piping *Enjoy all-day comfort with the molded airflow backpad: it provides support and helps wick away moisture Personal Storage: The top loading upper compartment provides plentiful space for personal items

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