Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black)

  • B&H # LOMTAWB
  • Mfr# LP19900-PEF

Product Highlights

  • Fits Two D-SLR Camera 5-6 Lens Kit
  • 600D TXP Backpack
  • All Weather Cover
  • Three Interior Transparent Pockets
  • Hidden Front Pocket
  • Upright Tripod Mount
  • Backpack Harness
  • Strap Handle
  • Waist Strap

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The Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black) is a water-resistant 600-denier TXP backpack with an All Weather Cover. It is made to carry two film or digital SLR cameras with an 80-200 f/2.8 lens attached to one, 4-5 additional lenses and accessories. It has an integrated quick-release tripod holder, attachment loops for optional SlipLock accessories, compression straps, three interior pockets and a hidden pocket. The backpack harness system has excellent lumbar support, wide shoulder straps and a DryFlo mesh lining.

Water resistant 600-denier TXP backpack made to carry photo gear
On Board
Meets current requirements for carry-on bags 1
Various sized adjustable dividers are included
Pockets
  • Three interior transparent pockets
  • Hidden front pocket
Tripod Mount is upright for optimum balance
Compression straps keep SlipLock add-ons snug and secure
Carrying options
Backpack harness system has excellent lumbar support, wide shoulder straps and a DryFlo mesh lining
Strap handle
Waist strap
Built-in All Weather Cover for extra protection from dust, sand, rain, snow, etc. is included
Material Exterior: Water resistant 600-denier TXP and 600-denier TXP ripstop
Interior: Padded interior
Type of Closure Zippers with pulls
Quick-release buckles
Exterior Dimensions 12 x 12.6 x 15.9" (30.48 x 32 x 40.39cm) (WxDxH)
Interior Dimensions 11 x 4.9 x 14.6" (27.94 x 12.45 x 37.08cm) (WxDxH)
Tripod Holder Yes
Waist Belt Yes
Accommodates Film or digital SLR with attached 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, additional body, 4-6 more lenses and accessories
Medium Format: body, 3-4 lenses and accessories
Carrying/Transport Options Backpack straps
Strap handle
Waist strap
Weight 2.56 lbs (1.16 kg)

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Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black)
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (15)
  • Comfortable (14)
  • Easily accessible equipment (12)
  • Adjustable harness (11)
  • Roomy (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Transporting gear (13)
    • Protecting gear (10)
    • Storing gear (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (9), Enthusiast (3)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    5.0

    Great support and weight distribution.

    By Jon

    from Marshall, MN

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adjustable Harness
    • Comfortable
    • Easily Accessible Equipment
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Protecting Gear
      • Storing Gear
      • Transporting Gear

      Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

      It holds all my gear and makes long hikes very enjoyable. Tripod holder is solid and tucks away nicely when not in use. Easy to get on and off even when fully loaded.

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      5.0

      Great Bag

      By Eric The Red

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Harness
      • Comfortable
      • Roomy
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear
        • Transporting Gear

        Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

        Well designed and comfortable. AW cover and tripod holder work well. Would definitely recommend this product to anyone who needs to carry photo gear.

        Comment on this review

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Suits My Needs Perfectly

        By Eric

        from Boston

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Adjustable Harness
        • Comfortable
        • Easily Accessible Equipment
        • Roomy
        • Strong Construction
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Protecting Gear
          • Storing Gear
          • Transporting Gear

          Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

          I've own and used this bag for well over three years now and can't find very much to complain about. I've used it in the past with my DSLR kit with a full compliment of lenses, filters, etc..., and now I am carrying my Hasselblad 501 with three lenses (180, 80, 50). There are plenty of accessory pockets inside and a fairly good size one on the outside. I really like the tripod holder, and find it exceptionally convenient for travel. The construction is very sturdy and of quality build, the weather cover works well and is a Godsend, and the pack, fully loaded fits comfortably on my back. I find this pack invaluable when trekking. I also find the size is perfect in that any larger and I'd weigh down the pack so much that it would become difficult to carry, cumbersome, and eventually a nuisance. This size limits what you can bring along, but that has yet to be a problem. It's the bag I always grab for travel as well. Love it!

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          5.0

          Nice Sized Backback

          By TeddyT

          from Golden Valley, MN

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Adjustable Harness
          • Comfortable
          • Easily Accessible Equipment
          • Roomy
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Storing Gear
            • Transporting Gear

            Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

            Nice for day trips, light weight. I even storage equipment in it when not using.

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            My favorite pack & light weight

            By Terry

            from Driftwood, TX

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Harness
            • Comfortable
            • Easily Accessible Equipment
            • Roomy
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • No water bottle holder

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Transporting Gear

            Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

            Used for air travel & day hiking with multiple DSLRs and lens

            Light weight with versatile storage. Straps adjust to carry well.
            Zippers work smoothly.

            Would like to have an external water bottle holder, but can attach optional one and small packs.

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Finally a Mini Backpack w/Tripod Holder

            By yardner

            from Dallas, TX

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easily Accessible Equipment
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Protecting Gear
              • Transporting Gear

              Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

              As the header said, got the Mini Trekker because it had a tripod holder. And it works great.
              Had the TrekkerAW/Computer, and hated everything about it. Size, weight, you name it, was just not for me.
              I've owned the Mini Trekker for years and love the size and weight of it but always had no place to store a tripod.
              Yes, I would tell you to get one.

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              5.0

              Compact, yet big enough

              By nick

              from Houston, TX

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Adjustable Harness
              • Comfortable
              • Easily Accessible Equipment
              • Roomy
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Protecting Gear
                • Storing Gear
                • Transporting Gear

                Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                Can be used to carry with the handle, over one shoulder, or on the back.

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Trekker is a WoW

                By Greg

                from Shepherdstown, WV

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Adjustable Harness
                • Carries my tripod
                • Comfortable
                • Easily Accessible Equipment
                • Roomy
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Transporting Gear

                  Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                  My first backpack since 1967. Fits well rides well. I use it over one shoulder as well. Lots of sections to store cameras and lenses. Pockets for manuals and pens. I use it regularly and am unexpectedly well pleased.

                  Comment on this review

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Best choice for travel

                  By glider

                  from New York, NY

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Adjustable Harness
                  • Comfortable
                  • Easily Accessible Equipment
                  • Rain Cover
                  • Roomy
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                  • Cumbersome tripod holder

                  Best Uses

                  • Transporting Gear

                  Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                  I was looking for a backpack for travel. Still did not see anything better then this one. Light, strong construction, fits (extremely tight) all my travel equipment: Mark IIN with 70-200 in the bag, 5D with 70-40 in the bag, 100-400 in the bag, charger for Mark IIN, laptop, extra batteries, cards, filters, manuals, etc. Weights zillion pounds, but harness saves my back. Airlines check only for size, not weight for carry-ons, so it's perfect.

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                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Good Compromise

                  By Mike

                  from Baton Rouge, LA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Regional jet size
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Protecting Gear
                    • Storing Gear
                    • Transporting Gear

                    Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                    Every backpack is a question of compromises. The compromises in this one are minimal adjustment of the harness, and size. Those are compromises that made this backpack an excellent choice for me since I wanted to be able to carry it on even small regional planes, and my hiking does not exceed a mile or so from the car. The harness is comfortable enough for day hikes and the size is less limiting than I expected while being accepted on every puddle-hopper I have tried.

                    I bought it for a Canon 20D, 70-200 2.8 L IS, 24-70 L, along with a 200 2.8L or smaller lens and batteries etc. It fits those just fine, along with room in a pinch for a 580 EX II flash to be wedged in. I now use it with a 5D and similar gear, or the 5D attached to a 300 2.8L IS along with the 70-200 or smaller lens. I did not expect the 300 to fit, but it does!

                    Comment on this review

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Super Convenient and Flexible

                    By VV

                    from Seattle, WA

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable Harness
                    • Comfortable
                    • Easily Accessible Equipment
                    • Lightweight
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                        I use this bag as the "carry around everywhere" bag for my DSLR, 580EXII flash, 24-70L and 70-200L lenses. Everything fits well.

                        The only negative I can think of, is that when you add the battery pack to the 30D, the camera and battery pack are too wide/tall to put into the bag comfortably - it causes the bag to "plump" up a little.

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                        4.0

                        Good choice for travel

                        By MOB

                        from New York City

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Adjustable Harness
                        • Comfortable
                        • Easily Accessible Equipment
                        • Lightweight
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Protecting Gear
                          • Transporting Gear

                          Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                          Good travel size - holds my Canon 40D, 70-200 f/4L, 17-55 f/2.8, and lens hoods with room to spare for other accessories. Fits under airline seats. Comfortable to wear on a day hike. Rain cover is nice option to have and works well.
                          Have not tried to carry mono/tripod as of yet.

                          Comment on this review

                          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Great backback

                          By Fran

                          from Madrid

                          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Comfortable
                          • Easily Accessible Equipment
                          • Lightweight
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Storing Gear
                            • Transporting Gear

                            Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                            This is a great backpack but it does not fit as many items as Lowepro claims on their specs. To give you an idea you can fit without problem:

                            Canon 5D with a 70-200 IS 2.8L USM
                            24-70 2.8L USM

                            These items take almost all the space, you may fit some other small item but definitely not a flash.

                            Other than that, this is a great and compact backpack.

                            Comment on this review

                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            Perfect for Outdoors

                            By IslandMoose

                            from Maui, HI

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Pros

                            • Comfortable
                            • Lightweight
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                                I like the fact that this has a rain cover on it. It fits my XTi with a 17-55IS and my 40D with a 24-70 snuggly in the center. I usually pack a 70-200 f/2.8 with that in the inside as well. Nice padding and lots of pockets. It's a great mid-size backpack that's not heavy and great build. And holds my Manfrotto nicely in front!

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                                (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Nice Bag with a few little quirks

                                By funhouse69

                                from Waltham, MA

                                About Me Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Adjustable Harness
                                • Comfortable
                                • Easily Accessible Equipment
                                • Lightweight
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                • Rain Cover Storage
                                • Tripod Holder

                                Best Uses

                                • Protecting Gear
                                • Storing Gear
                                • Transporting Gear

                                Comments about Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack (Black):

                                I got this to replace my Micro Trekker which I've been using and loving since the day I got it. I've recently added some larger lenses to my collection and outgrew the Micro. Since I loved the Micro so much I had no problems giving this one a try.

                                The pros for me are that this is a very well made backpack, it isn't too large for my needs and it holds pretty much everything I have at this point with a little room for growth.

                                The only Cons I would have for this Backpack are: I don't really care for the Tripod Holder even though this was one of the reasons I bought this particular unit. I find it doesn't hold my Manny Tripod very well. The other would be how / where the rain cover is stored. It is in the bottom of the bag which causes a noticeable bulge in the inside of the bag. This makes it very difficult to put a second body in. Since the cover is attached the only solution would be to cut it off which is probably what I am going to do.

                                I bought this bag to take with me on a recent trip. With all my gear in it the bag was a little over 15 pounds. When worn as a backpack this was a very manageable weight but when sling over a single shoulder it was very uncomfortable, it seems like a little more padding would help in that area.

                                All in all my "Cons" were being VERY picky and I certainly think that this is well worth the money and offers a good amount of protection / padding for my very valuable camera equipment.

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                                What's in the Box

                                Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack - for Film or Digital 2 SLR Camera Kit with Tripod (Black)
                                • 9 x Dividers
                                • Lifetime Warranty
                                 
                                 
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