Product Description

On streets or trails, you can shoot all day when you wear the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 200 backpack from Lowepro. It protects a digital SLR with a mid-range zoom lens attached, plus 2-3 extra lenses or flash units, audio player, and other gear. You won't mis a shot, because the side-entry compartment lets you quickly grab equipment and accessories, without having to take the backpack off! Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers, use the outer organizer to keep large accessories handy, and manage memory cards with a built-in pocket. Brethable, contoured shoulder straps distribute weight evenly.

Product Details

• Color: Red
• Brand: Lowepro
• Model: Fastpack 200 (Red)
• Dimensions: 18.30" h x 12.40" w x 9.40" l, 2.50 pounds

Features

• Side Entry Compartment provides easy access to D-SLR equipment and accessories, even when pack is being worn
• Dual Compartment Design ensures camera protection whil supplying storage space for personal accessories
• 180-Degree access panel with adjustable dividers provides excellent protection in a customized fit that's easy to load.
• Outer accessory pockets provide external storage for other accessories with fast access, including a harness pocket for an MP3 player or Mobile Phone, as well as a Mesh side pocket for a water bottle or other personal items.
• Tough, water-resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion

Customer Reviews

Good storage space
My husband and I had the Lowepro Photo Runner first for when we went to Hawaii a couple of years ago so that the camera would be easily accessible. The only problem was that he had to carry it most of the time because I was pregnant so it wasn't very comfortable. We also had to take a backpack to carry our personal items. We decided for our trip to NYC that we would get the Fastpack because I prefer two straps (as opposed to the one strap on the SlingShot). We also liked that it seemed to have more storage for personal items than the SlingShot. We went with the 200 instead of the 100 because in some of the reviews it said that the 100 was too small. We wanted to carry our Canon Rebel camera with its lens, an extra zoom lens, and our JVC Everio video camera. We first thought it would be too big because we ended up with extra room so we just moved the partitioners around to make it fit snugly. It ended up working out well. I was also able to carry it this time, even though I was further along in this next pregnancy. We also never really worried that anything would be stolen out of it so that was nice and we didn't feel like we looked as touristy as if we had taken the Photo Runner.

Totally awesome
Well, I bought this to protect my Nikon D40. First the complaints:

CONS: Having a D40 it's too big for the camera. I have a the stock lens and a 55-200 DX lens. I still have a lot of space available. Too much space that I will have to buy additional spacers. Right now I insert my camera with the lens pointing up so that the camera doesn't shift too much.

PROS:

1. This bag has gone through 2 tests. We had a Kids Weekend Cabin Camp and a trip to the beach. First, it is very comfortable. I never experienced any fatigue or pain even though I was wearing the bag the whole weekend taking pictures and hiking through out the woods with some 70 plus kids. I did sweat a little on my back but it quickly dried when I took a rest.

2. Having the phone and an accessory loop was very convenient. I used it for my cell phone (Blackberry 8100 - fits perfectly) and the accessory loop for the a small walkie-talkie. Great placement right under the shoulder.

3. Went to the beach, a strong wave went up and got to our stuff including the bag. All contents was dry and safe. The bag was a little wet but the camera was safe.

4. The extra space is great for all kinds of stuff. You can fit a small camcorder. I put my small point and shoot in the mesh pocket and old Sony DSC-W1 but it still fits. Also I LOVE the water bottle pocket on the side. It can accommodate all different sizes of bottles.

Conclusion. A GREAT buy. I already had my investment back just the fact it protected my camera and was very useful. I'm 5-6 so the bag is a bit big or looks big. Also styling isn't too great looks like an awkward school backpack but it's a camera backpack so who cares. I'm fully satisfied.

Love this Bag
I have a Canon Xsi with the kit lens, the 55-250 lens, and a flash. This bag is perfect for the camera. And if I decide to get the 50mm fixed lens, that will fit in the bag no problem.

The backpack portion at the top isn't huge but it's big enough for a coat and a few supplies. Plus, because the bag isn't huge, it doesn't get very heavy, even when it is full.

I do like the side opening to get at the camera. However, you really need a place to set the bag down if you want to get at all of your gear (and that's why it's four stars instead of five).

And, I wish the bag was a bit more weatherproof. On vacation, I left the bag in the room on a day when very heavy rains were forecast all day.

The bag itself doesn't look like a camera bag, it looks like a backpack. And that is great because the bag doesn't invite any unwanted attention.

Overall, I am very happy with this bag.