Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack - for Digital Camera Equipment and 15.4" Laptop Computer (Black)

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use this as my hiking bag for shooting on the trail. The bag is a bit heavy, but the weight distributes well when the front straps are engaged.
The bag is intelligently configured, with numerous useful and well placed pockets both inside and out.
Overall rugged construction, including heavy duty water proof zippers ensure long life.
I would not hesitate to recommend this bag to a friend.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

You don't need such a huge thing on your back if you only have one camera and two lenses to carry, but it's a great option if you want some proper protection and easy transportation for a lot of gears.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Was able to carry two large FX SLR digital bodies with grips along with a huge selection of lenses and filters and my 13" laptop. It was the max size to fit in the overhead on my recent trip to France. It is well laid out and even with all my equipment I was able to move to various locations in Paris traveling on the Metro. The included rain cover hidden away in a pouch is a nice addition that could come in handy if trapped in rain on a long trek. The only downside is the cumbersome straps when trying to carry it with the handle, maybe a later version could come with some sort of attached pouch for those.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

i really love this bag every part of this bag is extreamly well made it holds tons of gear and its verry comftorable

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use the bag to carry all my gear to shoot!Very confortable even if its heavy when it s full.There is lots of usefull pockets!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I got this bag to travel out of the USA. I had no problems meeting the carry-on requirements, and it can store a lot of equipment. The space for the laptop was not that roomy, but it can fit a 15" laptop computer. The laptop was easy to take in/out at the airport for screening. I only wished that the laptop was in the back of the bag, closer to the body. The bag is comfortable to carry around, but it is heavy from the start. After adding my equipment, it was 40 pounds. If you are a small person, you might have some difficulty with it. I would recommend it, and only time will tell if the construction is as good as it feels.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

- Computer protected from rain, heat and dust
- You can keep all the gear
- Easy to walk and comfort
- I love it

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I owned an older model 300AW, but needed to purchase a slightly smaller version for international travel. My previous 300AW was an exceptional bag, but after several short trips the shoulder strap started separating from the bag. I'm very careful with my gear and don't usually test it to its limits, so this was a bit surprising to me. But, because I was so confident in the brand, I decided this was probably a fluke, so I purchased this 200AW. I'm so glad that I did! This bag is phenomenal and fits all my laptop and primary photo gear to include: Canon 5DMIII, battery grip, 50L, 70-300L, 24-105L, body strap, adapters, chargers, filters, memory cards and hard drives, etc, etc... with plenty of protection. Living in Alaska and working in many harsh and remote international locations means I need a dependable product and this met my requirements easily! Highly recommended.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I recently upgraded from a [@]backpack because my gear became greater and this bagg will hold everything I put in it from my two camera bodies, 6 lenses, chargers, bunch of battries, laptop, and tripod. I havent really be able to take it out in the rain to test out the Weather seal but all the research I seen showed that this bag is the best for all photographers once all of my eputipment is in the bag it is a little heavy but the wasted straps help a lot destriputing the wieght its a little hard to get into the bag thats because of the weather seal zippers but over all its a great bag if you can afford the price you should get it. this bag will be with you for years to come.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use this for events. One DSLR body, two lenses, z-finder and EVF Pro, small LED light, 17" laptop, batteries, cards, microphone, and some other gadgets. The cup for the tripod/monopod is just a little too small for the monopod I have.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I have upgraded to this BackPack to house my Canon 7D and its lenses. This is an excellent backpack. Plenty of space for just about everything. It is very comfortable and just feels like quality. I specifically like the feature that the zippers are sealed in case of rainy weather to ensure your equipment remains safe.

It is quite large and on the more heavy side, but since I am 6"3 it does not bother me. It might be a bit lumpy for shorter camera enthusiasts.

Overall a great backpack, definitely recommended!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I was looking for something just a bit larger than my Lowe MiniTrekker that was airline carry-onable and this fit the bill. I returned it, however, as it was just too bulky to be carried around while street shooting in urban and village environments. The backstraps and waist straps make it seem larger than it is, but cannot be gotten out of the way when walking with the bag over one shoulder. B&H return was smooth, convenient, and trouble-free. This is the first purchase of many I've wanted to return and the experience could not have been better.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

This is an outstanding backpack and is everything I had read about it and am confident that it will meet all my equipment needs and will be a very versatile traveler!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use for sports photography
Is perfect for 2 body cameras (Canon 1Ds MIII and Canon 1D MIV) and many lens
Usefull for airplane
Very strong construction

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I researched this bag for quite some time and I am happy with the purchase. When you first get the bag it is not as big as it appears in the videos and it weighs a lot empty. Initially, that weight had me concerned because I am upgrading from a Sling bag (which I still love, just ran out of room) however; once you get all your gear in the bag and make adjustments to all the straps you hardly notice the weight on your back. Being in the Military has given me a lot of experience with heavy backpacks and the Pack does an excellent job and distributing the weight so well that, you do not feel top heavy or feel need to lean forward to reduce strain on your back from it pulling you backwards. I have hiked a few clicks with it since owning it and after about 8 miles I still did not notice the weight and my feet were not over stressed from the weight either, I could have carried it all day. The shoulder adjustment straps are what make the weight center up on your you back and I have only had one bag in the Military that did that and it makes a huge difference.
As for the laptop compartment, it fits mine pretty well however; there is not much room for the power supply and other important accessories I use like a tablet. If you have extra space in the camera compartment you could easily use that space for things like that however; I still need a separate bag for my tablet. I was able to use the laptop compartment to carry a 38 inch 5 in 1 reflector (not at the same time) and it still left me room for other things like a jacket or small tarp.
The glide lock system is a great idea however; it secures using Velcro and requires you to use a lot of strength to move it while possibly removing your finger nail from your finger where the Velcro meets the glide part. Other than that it works well and I like being able to customize the straps to accommodate my gear as I change it around.
Overall, I would buy it again the size it just right and it hold a lot of gear is a nice manageable package.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Great pack, upgraded from a smaller LowePro backpack and needed room for a PC and a few more lenses. Its very well built, lots of nice feature's. Only wish the PC space was closer to your back so its not front heavy. Zippers are very robust, a bit tough to move at first but they will loosen up over time.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

For hiking with a lot of gear, and for carrying all of my gear including a laptop on airplanes. Very well padded and with large number of convenience straps and separators. That said, it gets heavy. I carry a Canon 7D with 18-135mm lens, a 400mm tele, and a 10-22mm lens plus other stuff. I don't think I'd want to have this on my back for more than 2 hr.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I originally bought the Lowepro Fastpack 250 and hated it. The Fastpack was so difficult to get into. Now I have the Vertex 200 AW pack that holds everything with ease and doesn't take a combination to get into. It has more than enough room for my Nikon D300-S with Nikon 70-200 f2.8, Nikon 18-200 and Nikon 105 f 2.8 Macro. There is still room for another camera body and more lens. I read in one review that it was too large for an airplane carry on... not true. I fly often and this will be my carry on. This is a great travel bag that doubles as my storage bag and hiking pack... who says one bag can't fit every occation.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Plenty of room for my cameras and lens.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I have had this bag in almost every element and it has held up to it all "snow, mud, rain and sand". I have thrown this bag off of a moving snowmobile and rolled it out of my truck on accident and it has protected my cameras and all the other equipment inside. I wear this bag full with 2 bodies and 5 lens's and carry it 4 miles fishing with no discomfort. Great bag..

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use this as my hiking bag for shooting on the trail. The bag is a bit heavy, but the weight distributes well when the front straps are engaged.
The bag is intelligently configured, with numerous useful and well placed pockets both inside and out.
Overall rugged construction, including heavy duty water proof zippers ensure long life.
I would not hesitate to recommend this bag to a friend.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

You don't need such a huge thing on your back if you only have one camera and two lenses to carry, but it's a great option if you want some proper protection and easy transportation for a lot of gears.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Was able to carry two large FX SLR digital bodies with grips along with a huge selection of lenses and filters and my 13" laptop. It was the max size to fit in the overhead on my recent trip to France. It is well laid out and even with all my equipment I was able to move to various locations in Paris traveling on the Metro. The included rain cover hidden away in a pouch is a nice addition that could come in handy if trapped in rain on a long trek. The only downside is the cumbersome straps when trying to carry it with the handle, maybe a later version could come with some sort of attached pouch for those.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

i really love this bag every part of this bag is extreamly well made it holds tons of gear and its verry comftorable

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use the bag to carry all my gear to shoot!Very confortable even if its heavy when it s full.There is lots of usefull pockets!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I got this bag to travel out of the USA. I had no problems meeting the carry-on requirements, and it can store a lot of equipment. The space for the laptop was not that roomy, but it can fit a 15" laptop computer. The laptop was easy to take in/out at the airport for screening. I only wished that the laptop was in the back of the bag, closer to the body. The bag is comfortable to carry around, but it is heavy from the start. After adding my equipment, it was 40 pounds. If you are a small person, you might have some difficulty with it. I would recommend it, and only time will tell if the construction is as good as it feels.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

- Computer protected from rain, heat and dust
- You can keep all the gear
- Easy to walk and comfort
- I love it

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I owned an older model 300AW, but needed to purchase a slightly smaller version for international travel. My previous 300AW was an exceptional bag, but after several short trips the shoulder strap started separating from the bag. I'm very careful with my gear and don't usually test it to its limits, so this was a bit surprising to me. But, because I was so confident in the brand, I decided this was probably a fluke, so I purchased this 200AW. I'm so glad that I did! This bag is phenomenal and fits all my laptop and primary photo gear to include: Canon 5DMIII, battery grip, 50L, 70-300L, 24-105L, body strap, adapters, chargers, filters, memory cards and hard drives, etc, etc... with plenty of protection. Living in Alaska and working in many harsh and remote international locations means I need a dependable product and this met my requirements easily! Highly recommended.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I recently upgraded from a [@]backpack because my gear became greater and this bagg will hold everything I put in it from my two camera bodies, 6 lenses, chargers, bunch of battries, laptop, and tripod. I havent really be able to take it out in the rain to test out the Weather seal but all the research I seen showed that this bag is the best for all photographers once all of my eputipment is in the bag it is a little heavy but the wasted straps help a lot destriputing the wieght its a little hard to get into the bag thats because of the weather seal zippers but over all its a great bag if you can afford the price you should get it. this bag will be with you for years to come.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use this for events. One DSLR body, two lenses, z-finder and EVF Pro, small LED light, 17" laptop, batteries, cards, microphone, and some other gadgets. The cup for the tripod/monopod is just a little too small for the monopod I have.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I have upgraded to this BackPack to house my Canon 7D and its lenses. This is an excellent backpack. Plenty of space for just about everything. It is very comfortable and just feels like quality. I specifically like the feature that the zippers are sealed in case of rainy weather to ensure your equipment remains safe.

It is quite large and on the more heavy side, but since I am 6"3 it does not bother me. It might be a bit lumpy for shorter camera enthusiasts.

Overall a great backpack, definitely recommended!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I was looking for something just a bit larger than my Lowe MiniTrekker that was airline carry-onable and this fit the bill. I returned it, however, as it was just too bulky to be carried around while street shooting in urban and village environments. The backstraps and waist straps make it seem larger than it is, but cannot be gotten out of the way when walking with the bag over one shoulder. B&H return was smooth, convenient, and trouble-free. This is the first purchase of many I've wanted to return and the experience could not have been better.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

This is an outstanding backpack and is everything I had read about it and am confident that it will meet all my equipment needs and will be a very versatile traveler!

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I use for sports photography
Is perfect for 2 body cameras (Canon 1Ds MIII and Canon 1D MIV) and many lens
Usefull for airplane
Very strong construction

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I researched this bag for quite some time and I am happy with the purchase. When you first get the bag it is not as big as it appears in the videos and it weighs a lot empty. Initially, that weight had me concerned because I am upgrading from a Sling bag (which I still love, just ran out of room) however; once you get all your gear in the bag and make adjustments to all the straps you hardly notice the weight on your back. Being in the Military has given me a lot of experience with heavy backpacks and the Pack does an excellent job and distributing the weight so well that, you do not feel top heavy or feel need to lean forward to reduce strain on your back from it pulling you backwards. I have hiked a few clicks with it since owning it and after about 8 miles I still did not notice the weight and my feet were not over stressed from the weight either, I could have carried it all day. The shoulder adjustment straps are what make the weight center up on your you back and I have only had one bag in the Military that did that and it makes a huge difference.
As for the laptop compartment, it fits mine pretty well however; there is not much room for the power supply and other important accessories I use like a tablet. If you have extra space in the camera compartment you could easily use that space for things like that however; I still need a separate bag for my tablet. I was able to use the laptop compartment to carry a 38 inch 5 in 1 reflector (not at the same time) and it still left me room for other things like a jacket or small tarp.
The glide lock system is a great idea however; it secures using Velcro and requires you to use a lot of strength to move it while possibly removing your finger nail from your finger where the Velcro meets the glide part. Other than that it works well and I like being able to customize the straps to accommodate my gear as I change it around.
Overall, I would buy it again the size it just right and it hold a lot of gear is a nice manageable package.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Great pack, upgraded from a smaller LowePro backpack and needed room for a PC and a few more lenses. Its very well built, lots of nice feature's. Only wish the PC space was closer to your back so its not front heavy. Zippers are very robust, a bit tough to move at first but they will loosen up over time.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

For hiking with a lot of gear, and for carrying all of my gear including a laptop on airplanes. Very well padded and with large number of convenience straps and separators. That said, it gets heavy. I carry a Canon 7D with 18-135mm lens, a 400mm tele, and a 10-22mm lens plus other stuff. I don't think I'd want to have this on my back for more than 2 hr.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I originally bought the Lowepro Fastpack 250 and hated it. The Fastpack was so difficult to get into. Now I have the Vertex 200 AW pack that holds everything with ease and doesn't take a combination to get into. It has more than enough room for my Nikon D300-S with Nikon 70-200 f2.8, Nikon 18-200 and Nikon 105 f 2.8 Macro. There is still room for another camera body and more lens. I read in one review that it was too large for an airplane carry on... not true. I fly often and this will be my carry on. This is a great travel bag that doubles as my storage bag and hiking pack... who says one bag can't fit every occation.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

Plenty of room for my cameras and lens.

Comments about Lowepro Vertex 200 AW Backpack:

I have had this bag in almost every element and it has held up to it all "snow, mud, rain and sand". I have thrown this bag off of a moving snowmobile and rolled it out of my truck on accident and it has protected my cameras and all the other equipment inside. I wear this bag full with 2 bodies and 5 lens's and carry it 4 miles fishing with no discomfort. Great bag..