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Lowepro Rover AW II, Dual Compartment All Weather Photo Backpack, Black
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Product Description
Lowepro Rover AW II popular, two-compartment backpack comes with an adjustable, padded, built-in backpack harness that includes CollarCut shoulder straps, a sternum strap, waistbelt, and load-adjustment straps. There are attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons on the harness and waistbelt. Stow camera gear in the bottom compartment. Extras like outerwear and lunch can go in the top compartment, or remove the padded camera insert and use Rover AW II as a traditional backpack. The center divider folds away to create a single compartment. A bungee cord web compresses the backpack for stability and provides additional storage. The All Weather Cover gives your gear extra protection from rain, snow and sand. Includes a pullout tripod holder and mesh side pockets.
Product Details
- Brand: Lowepro
- Model: AW II
- Dimensions: 3.40 pounds
Customer Reviews
its ok
I bought the black and tan version of this backpack about 3 years ago. I have taken this bag to Japan twice, and to various places in the US. It seemed to be a good compromise between a camera bag and a backpack. I need to be able to carry both my camera gear and other things.
Pros:
-The camera part of the bag has enough room for my DSLR, extra lens or two, and flash.
-The thing that holds the tripod is nice.
-The mesh pockets on the sides are great for holding bottles and a small towel.
-Waterproof. I forgot the bag had the all weather cover, and was walking around Kyoto in the rain, with an umbrella. The bag still got really wet, but kept my stuff dry
-Its discreet. Unless you have your camera gear out, people don't know you are carrying around expensive (maybe) gear.
-Well made.
Cons:
-There arent enough small pockets. There is one in the top compartment, but no slots for pens or anything. So all my memory card cases, batteries, pens, and other assorted little things are all in that one compartment, and I have to dig through them to get what I need. There are two small, oddly shaped pockets on the outside. I use them for a small can of compressed air, dust brush, flashlight, and a few other things.
-They say you can take out the padding and the partition that seperates the top part and bottom part (camera stuff goes in the bottom)if you want to use it as a normal backpack. Great concept, but the partition is only held in place with velcro. The problem is when the top is crammed with stuff, it starts pushing the partition down. The partition has never come out, but it bothers me. Also the velcro doesnt go all the way around, so small things could fall down into the camera compartment.
-Because of the way this bag holds the camera gear, the best way to access the camera stuff is to take it off and put it down on the ground. This can be difficult if you are sight seeing and there are a lot of people around, or if its wet and/or muddy (although the bag kept my stuff dry during the rain). You can hold it and open the bottom part, but it is awkward. Either way is slow. I have to admit though, that I can't think of a better solution for a backpack like this.
-I wish the waist belt was detachable. I never use it, so it is just in the way.
I am not totally satisfied with this bag, but when I was shopping for a camera backpack I couldnt find anything better. My biggest complaint it the lack of small pockets. I gave this backpack 3 stars, I would give it 3 1/2, but that is not an option.
