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Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Black) | 
| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $89.95
as of 3/9/2010 18:02 CST details
You Save: $30.04 (25%)
New (15) Used (2) from $65.00
Rating:  53 reviews
Fabric Type: nylon
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: 000
Size: 000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 12.8 x 18.5
MPN: Fastpack 250 (Black)
Model: Fastpack 250 (Black)
UPC: 056035351945
EAN: 0056035351945
ASIN: B000YIYQ30
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| » | Side Entry Compartment provides easy access to D-SLR equipment and accessories, even when pack is being worn | | » | Triple Compartment Design ensures superior camera protection, notebook protection (fits up to a 15.4" Widescreen), and organizes 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 |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 53
 Does Its Job But Has Drawbacks March 5, 2010
W. Meyer
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just completed my first trip with the Lowepro Fastpack 250, which I purchased because it provided a compartment for a laptop along with one's camera equipment. Up to this time, I had been using the Lowepro Micro Trekker 200. The Fastpack 250 held all the equipment I normally carried in the Micro Trekker, including a digital SLR with 28-80 and 70-300 zoom lenses, an external flash unit, a point-and-shoot camera, a compact camcorder, USB cables, and battery chargers. With all that and my 14" laptop and its charger, the backpack was quite heavy. Even after unloading the laptop and chargers in the hotel room, the Fastpack 250 was still considerably heavier than the Micro Trekker with the same equipment. What's more, after walking around with it for several hours, I felt some strain in my shoulders and upper back. This could be due to the fact that all the camera equipment rests in a compartment that is in the lower half of the back pack, so it pulls down on your shoulders.
The Fastpack 250's feature that allows you to swing it around to extract your camera without having to remove the pack or open the whole pack adds an advantage over all others. However, that benefit also has a disadvantage. You have to decide which lens you're going to use and mount that lens prior to packing the bag. If you change your mind, you have to remove the backpack, unclip two clips, and unzip two zippers to get to the rest of your equipment. Also, the camera equipment compartments are neither as roomy nor as flexible as in the Micro Trekker.
If you take a considerable amount of camera equipment and a laptop on trips, the Fastpack 250 is a good choice, but be prepared for some discomfort and inconvenience. Unload as much weight as possible in your hotel room, before going sightseeing. I will use the Fastpack 250 for travel, but will continue to use the Micro Trekker 200 for all my everyday needs.
 Well Designed February 27, 2010
Edie M. Wells (Switzerland)
This backpack is well designed for the three main components I need when traveling as a nonprofessional photo enthusiast: digital SLR camera basics, laptop, and personal items. Particularly useful is the swing-around feature that allows quick access to the camera without putting the pack down. Laptop access is also easy, which is handy in airport security lines. Constructions is comfortable and seems sturdy. The pack could do with more outside pockets and a place to strap or slide a medium-size tripod. Overall it's well worth the money.
Great Back Pack February 26, 2010
JLF (Miami, Fl.)
As usual Lowepro always delivers. Great size pack for my new Nikon D5000 with 18-55 lens and 55-200 lens, will fit with either lens installed. The Lowepro 350 has slightly bigger lens holder on the top of the bottom section, but for myself this is just what I wanted. It fits the battery charger and cables nicely in those small compartments and has plenty of room to add a flash unit. My lap top also fits perfectly. One thing that I never saw on any of the reviews was the length of the belt. I e-mailed Lowepro and they responded very quickly that the belt size will go up to 58" waist which should be more than plenty for most people. The belt is also pretty wide 1-5/8" and very comfortable. To many back packs have small skinny belts that are not very long. This item also has elastic holders for the length of belt you do not use, or if you do not want to use the belt at all. The lap top compartment can be used for my Manfrotto monopod with ball head when the computer is not in there. Great pack well constructed, heavy duty and lifetime warranty from Lowepro, so do forget to register it @ [...].
 OK bag, but not good enough February 24, 2010
Curtis M. Kularski (Bessemer City, NC USA)
The size of the bag is good, but the interior of the bag is disappointing. The upper compartment is pretty much useless and the lower compartment (for the camera and lenses) does not have enough space. The adjustable walls are not adjustable enough, as there are very few arrangements possible with the way the velcro contacts are aligned in the bag. It is not possible to carry a Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm any way except on the camera itself, there are no other positions for it to fit in the bag. This bag would be better if more space were allocated to the camera and lenses and less to the top compartment with no specified purpose. Also, there is only one slip-lock connection, and it is on the right strap of the bag, no where useful. The side pockets are useless and could be better if they were slip-lock connections instead. If I could strap my 70-300 to the side of the bag using the LensCase 3 using slip lock I would be happy with this bag, but because that is missing I unfortunately had to return the bag. It would also be nice if there were a place on the bottom to attach a tripod, but that wasn't a deal breaker, the absence of a way to carry an essential lens was.
Not compatible with baterry grip and not adjustible February 22, 2010
A. Melek (istanbul, tr Turkey)
I buy this item after i look to reviews. But when i receive it i try to put my items from canon 200DG to this bag i cant adjust compartments because its not possible only i can adjust the middle part but i cant the left and right parts becasue the stickers stick only one place. Also i cant put my eos 40d with battery grip. The quality of bag and zippers and other features are ok but the camera compartment is not adjustible. first see or try this bag if you use batery grip and large diameter lenses.
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