First of all, the item arrived earlier than expected, big +. Before I purchased this pack, I did a lot of research for the perfect bag for my main area of photography which is nature/wildlife...I choose the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. The pack is well constructed and has nice padded shoulder straps and belt, all adjustable which keeps the pack secure and comfortable on my back. It large, very well padded, and can easily hold my 200-500mm, 70-300mm and Nikon D7000, with a lot room to spare. If I want, I can also fit a 5 smaller lenses in addition to the camera and zoom lenses plus a flash, but it gets fairly heavy...but I can do it if I want which is nice option.
I like the idea that access to camera and lenses is secure against my back and I can get to them without taking off the pack. Just pull you arms out of the shoulder straps and swing the pack to the front of you for easy access to camera and lenses; you must have the waist belt fastened to do this. For my type of photography, I find this very helpful, when I need to change lenses without having to take off the pack; it is like a little table to work on without taking the pack off. You may need to support the pack with your knee so the pack doesn't "droop", but this depends on how much camera/lens weight there is. When you unzip the back panel to access your camera, it does not pull back all the way, maybe 85%, which makes it a little difficult to keep open, but this is minor to me. This back panel also has storage for items such as memory cards, waterproof note book, pencil, etc.
The front access to the pack has ample room for charger, filters, snacks, cap and gloves, cell phone, basic first aid, etc. There are molle slots on the outside of the pack itself as well as on the straps including on the waist belt to hold additional items There is also a hideaway tripod holder. I found that I could only get two legs of my tripod in the holder but it would hold it fairly secure once the strap near the top of the pack was securely tightened around the tripod. The tripod holder works very well for a mono pod. If you attach a tripod, this does limit access to the front of the pack; you may need to remove the tripod to gain full access to the inside of the pack, but this does not limit access to your camera storage in the back.
There are a couple of straps on the top of the bag you can use to hold a jacket or in my case, sometimes my tripod. There are pockets on the sides of the pack to hold any item you want, and I use for my water bottle and GPS.
One important thing to me is the zippers. Being a wildlife photographer I don't need the hassle of stuck or noisy zippers. These zippers are smooth, quite and tough. The zippers are also covered by the pack to protect them and have ties attached so they are easy to pull.
On the bottom of the pack has an all weather cover that covers the entire outside of the pack a big +, however it will not cover a tripod if it is attached to the pack. In my case the all-weather cover did cover my mono-pod when it was in the tripod holder. The cover does an excellent job of keeping the pack dry in rain or snow and performs very well in cold weather (I'm talking in -10 degrees F).
I highly recommend this bag for it's unlimited storage capabilities and ruggedness...this bag can hold a lot! It is very comfortable and even though I sometimes suffer from back pain, the adjustable shoulder and waist belt make it so I position the pack and I hardly notice the weight with no back pain, even on 10 mile hikes. The pack holds up much better than my body :).
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Lowepro Flipside 400 AW
High-Performance, Large-Capacity Camera Backpack Fits Pro DSLR, Extra Camera Body, and 4-6 Lenses.
Lowepro Flipside 400 AW Pro DSLR Camera Backpack
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Perfect for a Pro DSLRThe Flipside 400 AW fits a Pro DSLR with lens attached (up to 300mm f/2.8), extra camera body, 4-6 extra lenses, flash, accessories and small personal items. |
Customize and Organize Your GearFeatures an adjustable and padded camera compartment for easy customization of gear. The Flipside 400 AW also has a front storage panel for extra accessories and small personal items. Hideaway Tripod Mount secures a tripod to the pack. SlipLock attachment loops expand carrying capacity. |
Provides Comfort and SecurityContoured shoulder straps and padded waistbelt help evenly distribute weight and provide extra comfort. Body-side access for added security and quick access to gear while wearing. Built-in All Weather AW Cover protects gear from the elements. Silent zipper pulls provide quiet access around film crews or wildlife. |
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| What hardware fits in the bag? | DSLR with lens attached (up to 80-200mm f/2.8) | Up to a pro DSLR with lens attached (up to 80-200mm f/2.8) | Pro DSLR with lens attached (up to 300mm f/2.8) | Up to a pro DSLR with grip and 500mm f/4 lens |
| What are the internal dimensions? | 7.01 x 4.96 x 14.96 in | 9.06 x 5.43 x 15.94 in | 10.63 x 5.91 x 16.73 in | 11.02 x 7.28 x 18.90 in |
| What are the external dimensions? | 8.58 x 6.18 x 16.54 in | 10.16 x 6.85 x 17.52 in | 11.93 x 9.96 x 18.11 in | 11.81 x 12.80 x 20.08 in |
| Weight of bag | 2.20 lbs | 2.64 lbs | 3.52 lbs | 4.40 lbs |
| All Weather AW Cover? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $39.99 | $137.88 | $35.99 | $131.22 | $154.88 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
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| Sold By | — | BAGSMART INC | Amazon.com | Jade-World US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 17.4 liters | 16 liters | 12.2 liters | 13.3 kilograms | 9.1 liters | 2 liters |
| size | One Size | Small | BP 300 AW III | Small | BP 200 AW II | BP200 |
| outer material | Nylon Blend | Polyester | Polyurethane, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate | Polyester | Nylon | Polyester, Nylon |
| closure type | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper |
| weight | 2.9 pounds | 1.63 pounds | 2.85 pounds | 0.83 pounds | 0.95 kilograms | 1.22 kilograms |
| water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof | waterproof | — | water resistant |
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REVIEW FROM AN AVERAGE JOE
First off, I am no professional. My wife and I travel a lot and love photography, but it is just our hobby not our profession. That being said, we love this bag. The material is a little stiff, but I haven't done much hiking with this bag yet which will probably loosen it up. Traveling through urban areas with it has been great. I have used it as my carry on for a few flights and I keep an extra lens pocket open for snacks and such. The back zipper can be hard to unzip (especially on a plane) but I enjoy having the extra security. The camera compartment is adjustable so you can move the compartments around to meet your needs.Right now we have our Canon T3i with 4 lenses in the back plus the charger, some flash equipment, filters, and other miscellaneous items. The shell of the bag itself is very sturdy and provides lots of cushion and support. The pads that go against your back are thick and have a small space for airflow while it is on. In the smaller front pockets will not allow you to hold a ton of stuff, but we have a few filters and cleaning material and whatever we need for the day (maps, wallet, etc)One of the best features is that you can access the lenses without setting the backpack down by simply spinning it around to your front side while having the waist belt on. Being able to flip the bag around on your waist to switch out lenses is a great feature. You never have to set your bag down and it acts almost like a table to set the lenses on during the switch. I especially like this while in large crowds where I feel most vulnerable to theft.I haven't been able to test the rain cover yet, but I will update the review as soon as I can.Conclusion:This is a great pack for those walk a lot while traveling and want to keep multiple lenses with them. It is very secure and doesn't scream "steal me" while in a crowd. So far, I am very satisfied with this purchase and look forward to testing it out on many trips this year.*I purchased this bag on my own and received nothing but your like for my review.
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Nikhil Arora
Does the job very well
Reviewed in India on December 16, 2020Style: Flipside 300Verified Purchase
josephskumar
Compact, very durable and comfortable.
Reviewed in India on March 4, 2019Surendra Kumar
Also the flipside model and abilit to wear it frontier with back support is if great help - with the heavy lens on
Reviewed in India on December 31, 2017Style: Flipside 400 AwVerified Purchase
Israel Mtz
Buena opción para llevar poco equipo
Reviewed in Mexico on November 28, 2016