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LOWEPRO Fastpack BP 150 AW II : A Brief Review

Lowepro Fastpack BP 150 AWII
I recently bought a new camera back pack to replace my aging Lowepro 250 AW DSLR Video Fastpack which I have been using for the last 4 years or so,  with the LOWEPRO Fastpack BP 150 AWII . I believe this is the new upgraded version as designated by the AWII. But to be honest, I should have bought the Fastpack BP 250 instead of this model which is the Fastpack BP 150. This model comes in 3 sizes namely BP 150 , BP 250, and the BP 350 . As the numbers suggest, the BP 150 is the smallest.

With my impending trip to LA, I wanted a compact backpack to hold all my camera gears and some personal stuff as a carry on baggage. I have a small body frame so I chose BP 150.

This backpack can hold my Nikon D500 with a moderate 18-140mm all around zoom lens attached. If your camera has a battery grip attached to the body, this bag can accommodate it with ease.  A second backup body ( my old D90) , a 35mm 1.8 prime lens, chargers, assorted cables etc.

Now I'm still struggling where to squeeze the Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 lens.

And yes, to my dismay, this bag can only accommodate an 11 inches laptop. So my 14" laptop would not fit. That is why I should have bought the BP 250.     
The laptop compartment at the side for access on the go.

The laptop is accessed on the side of the bag for easy access ( I think) just like the side access for the camera.

This bag can also hold a tripod, or a bottle of water on the side.

Compact and comfortable to carry on your back. Oh, did I forget to say that it has a built-in rain cover to protect your gears when it rains? It is securely tucked at the bottom of the bag and can easily be pulled out in case it is needed.

This bag is definitely a good buy for its price. Good for the Photo enthusiast like me. Good for that urban or wildlife shoots. But if you plan to go on travel, I recommend the 250 version where it can hold a 14" laptop and that extra long lens like the 70-200mm . Or if you have a bulky body, go for the 350 version !  Just my thoughts.


Camera quick side access on the go (Top right) .   Or you can access your whole gears ( lower right). The top compartment can hold your personal stuffs like an extra t-shirt, jacket etc. which is great for travel. ( © Noel Bondoc Photography)





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