Sizes of the two main compartments (Height x Width x Depth): Camera Compartment: 11 x 11 x 6 inches, 28 x 28 x 15 cm (11.8 liters) Upper Section: 7 x 9 x 5 inches, 18 x 23 x 13 cm (5.4 liters) If there's anything else you'd like a measurement of let me know and I'll add it!
I have the BP 450. Went for a larger size to get more room for outdoor gear (the camera compartment is bigger too). IMO the Flipside Trek series is excellent value for money. They sacrifice build quality and carry comfort compared to many high end bags, but they are a lot cheaper and good enough in many ways.
I agree, it's great value for money. It's hard for a lot of people to justify spending $300+ on a camera bag, but something like this gets you the features you need.
Thank you for this review ! I have an iPad Pro (1st generation) 11 inches. Wanted this bag but the specs are for a 10 inches iPad. Thanks to you I know my iPad will fit in the front pocket 👍🏻
This thing is great! I currently have my regular hiking backpack with an insert cube for my camera gear and my other stuff just either above or under that. But obviously one blocks the other making me need to constantly take everything out wich gets annoying really fast. This basically is my current backpack with separate access for my camera stuff, wich is brilliant. Thanks for the review, I will definitely get one (probably used, they are like 50€ used where i liver, so that is a great deal).
Thank you for the nice detailed review. The only question I have: how deep is the camera compartment? My longest lens is 6.25 inch (16 cm) - will it fit in? Thanks!
Muy buena reseña. Lo que me preocupa es el tamaño pues no me gustan las mochilas grandes. Sucede que la Lowwepro AW250 tiene muy poca capacidad para mi cámara de formato completo D810 y varios lentes. Solo unas pocas cosas te quiero preguntar: La sientes muy grande cuando la tienes colocada? Crees que esta mochila estaría dentro de las de rango medianas?, Estas conforme con el tamaño? te acostumbras al uso del cinturón considerando que no se puede quitar, por lo que si no lo usas es bastante grande lo que colgaría?. Desde ya muchas gracias. Felicitaciones por tu video y saludos desde Argentina.
I (husband part of the duo) would actually like to use its flip-sidedness for accessing my camera gear while on the go, never putting the bag down on the ground.
I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I've started doing that a lot, for times like my last photoshoot where I ended up standing in some deep mud. I do have to readjust the straps and my clothes a bit when I put the bag back, but it actually works a lot better than I expected.
I've adjusted the camera compartment positions a couple times, but I've never actually folded the top divider down, just because I have another bag I use when I need more open space.
@@EmmettBudd I do the same. I have the older version of Lowepro hiking plus camera bag, but I was wondering whether I should experiment with this bag too.
Nice review Emmett. I'm about 90% sold on buying this backpack, but just a tad concerned about it's capability for lugging a fairly weighty tripod. I prefer my tripod to be strapped on the *side* and not the front. Your thoughts please. Thanks and ATB from the UK 👍
Sorry for the long delay in replying, I've been in the process of moving. I have not really found a way that I feel comfortable attaching a heavy tripod to this bag so I typically carry it separately. I will put a light tripod on the front and it could go on the side as well (I just usually have things in the side pockets), but the attachment straps don't seem to me to be designed for a lot of weight. Someone at LowePro could probably give a better answer on their capacity, but personally I avoid putting a lot of strain on them because I'm concerned about wearing them out over time.
To be honest, I don’t tend to use messenger bags because they start to hurt my back after a few minutes, so I don’t really have any good suggestions for you there. I like the look of Peak Design’s bags, but they can be quite expensive. Lowepro has several more urban options which are a bit cheaper, and I currently have their Flipside Trek and Urbex 28L that are both very high quality. But I’m afraid I don’t have anything specific to suggest.
Great review. Thanks! Would you recommend this or the smaller 250 for mountainbike riding while storing a Sony a6000 + sigma 16mm + sigma 56mm + DJI mini 2 drone + controller?
Thanks so much! I think I would recommend this one over the 250. I'm not exactly sure on sizes but the camera compartment of the 250 is advertised as being for a mirrorless camera and two lenses, and the top section of it is also smaller. Since your lenses and the DJI mini are small you might be able to make it work but it wouldn't leave much room for your gear to grow or for snacks or clothing layers if you take anything like that with you. Also the 250 doesn't have the padded waist belt, just a thin waist strap, so I imagine this 350 would sit more securely on your back when riding even though it's bigger. TLDR; I'd go for the bigger 350, but I'm not a mountain biker, so if you're concerned about keeping it small you probably could squeeze everything into the 250.
@@samuelhorn1 hi mate, did you end up getting the bigger one? i am in your exact same situation: mtbiker, mirrorless and mavico pro. How does the backpack feel?cheers
@@mtb27 hi mate! I went for the 350, and I’m glad i did. If you can provide me with an email or something I could send you some images of the bag with the gear fitted!
It's a game of compromise. Much bigger lunch-and-rainjacket compartment is in the fastpack bp 250 aw iii and Truckee BP 250, but they don't have a water bladder.
The space to carry the non-camera stuff is precisely what I am after and I can't find anything. I love the fact that I can get to the camera without taking the bag off but where do I put my clothes?
I completely relate to this. Most camera bags are 100% camera space, and like I'm still a human that needs a water and a snack and a jacket, am I just supposed to carry two bags? The Flipside Trek has about the perfect amount of room for a day out for me, but I'm still exploring options for longer hikes or weekend travel.
@@EmmettBudd How about Mindshift Rotate bags? The camera compartment is detachable and a bit smaller than the rest of the bag. Have you had a chance to try these?
I have not, no. Those do look like they have a lot of storage, they kind of remind me of the camera inserts that you can use to convert part of a bag into a camera space.
Unfortunately not, no. The front pocket of the bag is just barely wide enough for a small tablet, since it's wider at the back than the front. My 11 inch iPad Pro nearly fills the tablet sleeve in the front, while my 13 inch MacBook Pro can't even fit in the pocket.
I think that should fit. The 150-600mm would probably take the length of one side of the bag and then the camera body and 55mm lens could go on the other side.
Unfortunately not, it has velcro on three sides but is sewn on the front, allowing it to be unvelcroed and folded down to combine the two areas, but not to be moved to adjust their sizes.
Would it fit a dji 2 pro and sony a7rii with 24-105 f4 lens? I'm deciding between this one and the lowepro photo sport 300.. I need it for hiking in the mountains.
Yeah, I think it should! I've got my camera, four small lenses, and some filters in the camera compartment, so you should easily be able to put the camera and lens down one side and the collapsed DJI down the other. I've used this on several short hikes now and it's been great! I also considered the Photo Sport, I mostly picked this one for the second elastic side pocket, but they're both great options in my opinion.
@@EmmettBudd Hey! thanks for your reaction. Did you see the photo sport in a store or just online? Is the camera compartment of the sport as big as the trek? I don't really find a store here in Belgium that have any of them so it's hard to choose.
I’ve just seen it online also, unfortunately, I don’t know of a store near me to look at them either. It looks like the camera compartment of the photo sport is slightly smaller, it’s advertised as holding one less lens. The side access to it might also make it a bit harder to make full use of the space than the trek where you can open the whole back so things aren’t stacked in. But I haven’t actually had the opportunity to try it.
Do you like that lens? It sounds pretty sweet. Looking on B&H, they say the lens is 11.43 in (29 cm) long, in which case I think it would be just a bit too large for the 350 model of the bag that I have in terms of length, unfortunately. You might try looking at the larger 450, though.
Yes, it should! The camera compartment is roughly a 10 inch square and 6 inches deep, and the spec sheet says that lens is nearly 9 inches long, so I don't think it will fit on the body, but there's plenty of room to put them in side by side.
@@EmmettBudd thanks for your review. As you see, several are asking about would gear x fit in this bag...? While you did provide some sizes/dimensions IN INCHES I wonder what the volume of the backpack is IN LITERS which is otherwise sort of a standard measurement internationally. Since the bag had two compartments, how about the liter size of the larger lower compartment and that of the smaller upper compartment? Thanks. 🙏
Because it was the first day I'd ever recorded videos so I had the wrong mic, put it too far away for the environment, and didn't process the audio right 🤷♂️
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Sizes of the two main compartments (Height x Width x Depth):
Camera Compartment: 11 x 11 x 6 inches, 28 x 28 x 15 cm (11.8 liters)
Upper Section: 7 x 9 x 5 inches, 18 x 23 x 13 cm (5.4 liters)
If there's anything else you'd like a measurement of let me know and I'll add it!
I bought this exactly same bag for 40 dollars, believe it or not. It’s brand new, I am so happy
I have the BP 450. Went for a larger size to get more room for outdoor gear (the camera compartment is bigger too). IMO the Flipside Trek series is excellent value for money. They sacrifice build quality and carry comfort compared to many high end bags, but they are a lot cheaper and good enough in many ways.
I agree, it's great value for money. It's hard for a lot of people to justify spending $300+ on a camera bag, but something like this gets you the features you need.
Great review! I hope every backpack review were like this. Very methodic and absolutely clear.
Thank you for this review ! I have an iPad Pro (1st generation) 11 inches. Wanted this bag but the specs are for a 10 inches iPad. Thanks to you I know my iPad will fit in the front pocket 👍🏻
Glad I could help! That's the same iPad I have and since the bezels aren't real big the 11 inch fits nicely!
I was looking for a camera bag and this seems perfect. I’ll check it out. Thanks for a great review.
Great video! Thanks for all the great information about it :).
This thing is great! I currently have my regular hiking backpack with an insert cube for my camera gear and my other stuff just either above or under that. But obviously one blocks the other making me need to constantly take everything out wich gets annoying really fast. This basically is my current backpack with separate access for my camera stuff, wich is brilliant. Thanks for the review, I will definitely get one (probably used, they are like 50€ used where i liver, so that is a great deal).
Very detailed review! Thank you!
Great review mate 😁👍
Great honest practical review thanks Emmett
Thank you :)
no one mentions the whistle on the chest harness !! essential for calling attention in the hills ( in my opinion )
Whoa, I totally didn't know that was there, that's genius!
Thank you for the nice detailed review. The only question I have: how deep is the camera compartment? My longest lens is 6.25 inch (16 cm) - will it fit in?
Thanks!
Muy buena reseña. Lo que me preocupa es el tamaño pues no me gustan las mochilas grandes. Sucede que la Lowwepro AW250 tiene muy poca capacidad para mi cámara de formato completo D810 y varios lentes. Solo unas pocas cosas te quiero preguntar: La sientes muy grande cuando la tienes colocada? Crees que esta mochila estaría dentro de las de rango medianas?, Estas conforme con el tamaño? te acostumbras al uso del cinturón considerando que no se puede quitar, por lo que si no lo usas es bastante grande lo que colgaría?. Desde ya muchas gracias. Felicitaciones por tu video y saludos desde Argentina.
I (husband part of the duo) would actually like to use its flip-sidedness for accessing my camera gear while on the go, never putting the bag down on the ground.
I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I've started doing that a lot, for times like my last photoshoot where I ended up standing in some deep mud. I do have to readjust the straps and my clothes a bit when I put the bag back, but it actually works a lot better than I expected.
@@EmmettBudd Did you try expanding the top compartment by folding the divider to the side and experimenting with camera compartment partitions?
I've adjusted the camera compartment positions a couple times, but I've never actually folded the top divider down, just because I have another bag I use when I need more open space.
@@EmmettBudd I do the same. I have the older version of Lowepro hiking plus camera bag, but I was wondering whether I should experiment with this bag too.
Nice review Emmett. I'm about 90% sold on buying this backpack, but just a tad concerned about it's capability for lugging a fairly weighty tripod. I prefer my tripod to be strapped on the *side* and not the front. Your thoughts please. Thanks and ATB from the UK 👍
Sorry for the long delay in replying, I've been in the process of moving. I have not really found a way that I feel comfortable attaching a heavy tripod to this bag so I typically carry it separately. I will put a light tripod on the front and it could go on the side as well (I just usually have things in the side pockets), but the attachment straps don't seem to me to be designed for a lot of weight. Someone at LowePro could probably give a better answer on their capacity, but personally I avoid putting a lot of strain on them because I'm concerned about wearing them out over time.
Like the way this bag is designed but baffled why they didnt include load lifter straps on the shoulder harness.
Hi, do you think it can fit a 15" laptop in the front pocket (not in the tablet one but the larger area)?
I need an urban bag - probably messenger style. Got any suggestions? I have a Manfrotto one, pretty much perfect but I’ve worn it to shreds
To be honest, I don’t tend to use messenger bags because they start to hurt my back after a few minutes, so I don’t really have any good suggestions for you there. I like the look of Peak Design’s bags, but they can be quite expensive. Lowepro has several more urban options which are a bit cheaper, and I currently have their Flipside Trek and Urbex 28L that are both very high quality. But I’m afraid I don’t have anything specific to suggest.
__ Just bought the 450 version to fit my camera and drone together (hopefully :) thanks for a great review, all the best from Turkey :)
Great review. Thanks!
Would you recommend this or the smaller 250 for mountainbike riding while storing a Sony a6000 + sigma 16mm + sigma 56mm + DJI mini 2 drone + controller?
Thanks so much!
I think I would recommend this one over the 250. I'm not exactly sure on sizes but the camera compartment of the 250 is advertised as being for a mirrorless camera and two lenses, and the top section of it is also smaller. Since your lenses and the DJI mini are small you might be able to make it work but it wouldn't leave much room for your gear to grow or for snacks or clothing layers if you take anything like that with you. Also the 250 doesn't have the padded waist belt, just a thin waist strap, so I imagine this 350 would sit more securely on your back when riding even though it's bigger.
TLDR; I'd go for the bigger 350, but I'm not a mountain biker, so if you're concerned about keeping it small you probably could squeeze everything into the 250.
@@EmmettBudd thank you so much. Ordered the big one!
@@samuelhorn1 hi mate, did you end up getting the bigger one? i am in your exact same situation: mtbiker, mirrorless and mavico pro. How does the backpack feel?cheers
@@mtb27 hi mate! I went for the 350, and I’m glad i did. If you can provide me with an email or something I could send you some images of the bag with the gear fitted!
@@samuelhorn1 that would be great thanks! email is stephanmoroni (attt) gmail (dottt) com . cheers. Is it still comfortable for MTB riding?
It's a game of compromise. Much bigger lunch-and-rainjacket compartment is in the fastpack bp 250 aw iii and Truckee BP 250, but they don't have a water bladder.
So true. I think the real problem here is that I need a bigger back to fit everything I want lol
Thank you great tutorial 😀
LowePro Photo Sport BP 24L AWIII is a nice hiking/photo backpack.
The space to carry the non-camera stuff is precisely what I am after and I can't find anything. I love the fact that I can get to the camera without taking the bag off but where do I put my clothes?
I completely relate to this. Most camera bags are 100% camera space, and like I'm still a human that needs a water and a snack and a jacket, am I just supposed to carry two bags? The Flipside Trek has about the perfect amount of room for a day out for me, but I'm still exploring options for longer hikes or weekend travel.
@@EmmettBudd How about Mindshift Rotate bags? The camera compartment is detachable and a bit smaller than the rest of the bag. Have you had a chance to try these?
I have not, no. Those do look like they have a lot of storage, they kind of remind me of the camera inserts that you can use to convert part of a bag into a camera space.
Cool bag. I wonder if it'll fit a 13 inch Mac Book Pro
Unfortunately not, no. The front pocket of the bag is just barely wide enough for a small tablet, since it's wider at the back than the front. My 11 inch iPad Pro nearly fills the tablet sleeve in the front, while my 13 inch MacBook Pro can't even fit in the pocket.
Thanks for the video! Do you think a Sigma 150-600mm would fit together with a Canon camera and an extra 55mm lens ?
I think that should fit. The 150-600mm would probably take the length of one side of the bag and then the camera body and 55mm lens could go on the other side.
is the top compartment of camera side be moved up or down to change the size of the camera area vs the other area?
Unfortunately not, it has velcro on three sides but is sewn on the front, allowing it to be unvelcroed and folded down to combine the two areas, but not to be moved to adjust their sizes.
Nice vídeo. Thanks
Would it fit a dji 2 pro and sony a7rii with 24-105 f4 lens? I'm deciding between this one and the lowepro photo sport 300.. I need it for hiking in the mountains.
Yeah, I think it should! I've got my camera, four small lenses, and some filters in the camera compartment, so you should easily be able to put the camera and lens down one side and the collapsed DJI down the other. I've used this on several short hikes now and it's been great! I also considered the Photo Sport, I mostly picked this one for the second elastic side pocket, but they're both great options in my opinion.
@@EmmettBudd Hey! thanks for your reaction. Did you see the photo sport in a store or just online? Is the camera compartment of the sport as big as the trek? I don't really find a store here in Belgium that have any of them so it's hard to choose.
I’ve just seen it online also, unfortunately, I don’t know of a store near me to look at them either. It looks like the camera compartment of the photo sport is slightly smaller, it’s advertised as holding one less lens. The side access to it might also make it a bit harder to make full use of the space than the trek where you can open the whole back so things aren’t stacked in. But I haven’t actually had the opportunity to try it.
hi @nomadinneverland, did you end up buying this one or the sport? I have a preference for the sport but not sure yet..
Can this bag hold a sigma 150-600mm lens with a teleconverter and Nikon D7200?
Do you like that lens? It sounds pretty sweet. Looking on B&H, they say the lens is 11.43 in (29 cm) long, in which case I think it would be just a bit too large for the 350 model of the bag that I have in terms of length, unfortunately. You might try looking at the larger 450, though.
Will this bag fit the Nikon z 70-200/2.8?
Yes, it should! The camera compartment is roughly a 10 inch square and 6 inches deep, and the spec sheet says that lens is nearly 9 inches long, so I don't think it will fit on the body, but there's plenty of room to put them in side by side.
@@EmmettBudd thanks for your review. As you see, several are asking about would gear x fit in this bag...? While you did provide some sizes/dimensions IN INCHES I wonder what the volume of the backpack is IN LITERS which is otherwise sort of a standard measurement internationally. Since the bag had two compartments, how about the liter size of the larger lower compartment and that of the smaller upper compartment? Thanks. 🙏
Great suggestion, I just added the measurements of the top and bottom in a pinned comment!
@@EmmettBudd ok thanks, spontaneously I think that is probably too small for me. But I am sure it is a great backpack for others.
Why does it sound like you’re in a bean tin?
Because it was the first day I'd ever recorded videos so I had the wrong mic, put it too far away for the environment, and didn't process the audio right 🤷♂️
@@EmmettBudd I’m just messing with you buddy. Good video, helped me decide. My back pack arrives tomorrow! Thanks
Glad it helped :)