Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim)

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Before ordering I used Lowepro's own bagfinder function on their website. When I received the bag, I found it was just too small for my Canon 7D and an extra lens. Swapped it for the 200AW and it's excellent! The 100 is ideally for smaller DSLRs.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I am able to fit even more than I thought into this little pack. I am able to fit my 5D MK II, 135L, 35L and 50 1.4 (all without hoods) quite easily. In the front pouches I can keep an extra battery, keys, wallet. Water bottle holder on the side and tripod strap on the bottom makes this bag even better. I have a 200 roller and a Crumpler 7MDH and got this little bag for when I want to pack light. Construction is great like Lowepro bags always are. The fit is comfortable as well even fully loaded with the extra cinch straps, they keep the load from bouncing around. Only complaint is the green one isn't in stock anywhere so I settled on blue.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Love this bag. I use this bag on all my trips around town or local day hikes. I also used it on a longer day hike in Utah this past Fall, worked great. Tripod straps underneath with raingear. I own a Canon Powershot 30SXIS and it fits in the center just fine. This bag would be small for a DSLR. I've owned Lowepro products for over ten years and this one works great.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Grabbed this beltpack before a trip to Disney World. Fit my T2i w/ kit lens and another zoom, plus squeezed in a point and shoot for my wife to use. Was a bit of a squeeze, but I'm sure the Inverse 200 would be better if you need that much more room. The bag cinched up well even with water bottles in the two side pouches. The rain cover was great to have when the Florida skies weren't cooperating with our vacation. Main compartment was fairly easy to access while wearing and the detachable shoulder strap was great for the transitions to and from rides.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I got it mainly for carrying a 5DMk2 on a mtn bike. It works OK but the balance point with the belt attachment seems a little low or strange, takes some getting used to. The Lowepro Off Trail 1 feels better but the 5D is just too big to fit in it. Also the side attachment of the top cover requires running zipper around the back of the bag which can be hard to do at times.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Good bag. Not much to say yet.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I ordred this to try to carry a large DSLR and a lens or flash in a way that would spare my back compared to a backpack or shoulder strap bag. It sounded great and empty it fit great.

But when conservatively loaded it tried to twist around its belt and the bottom of the pack dug into my back in a most uncomfortable way. The bag seems to be mounted too high on the belt and since the usual camera loading is with the lens down and the body on top, it ends up top heavy to boot.

Very well made but the design seems to have been for looks instead of function, at least according to my back.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

My camera(cannon eos) fits this bag with ease, also the extra lens fits with room too spare. I can also fit extra accessories in and some personal items . I like that the bag doesn't identify that there are camera products inside so it looks like a fancy fanny pack, discouraging thieves.also has enclosed rain protection -just in case

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

good value...good construction...holds my xsi, kit lens, 50 1.8, Sigma 150 macro, canon flash easily, With the shoulder strap makes hiking easy even with my heavy Bogen tripod attached to bottom. This is my back up case for traveling light. Have a full size back pack for when i need more gear

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I really wanted to like this bag, and it's probably great for riding bicycles and wearing it on your waist. But, Lowepro tends to make over-padded boxy designs and in this case, that forces the weight to sit farther out from your body. So when I wear it using the waist belt, it feels like I have a lunchbox that sticks out from my side and wags up and down when I walk.

Attachment points for shoulder strap are placed weird (just next to the top loop). This causes the bag to feel like a lunchbox wagging side to side when I use shoulder strap only. Feels more snug if you use both waist and shoulder straps. But then, putting it on and taking it off is a hassle.

I also felt that zipper tabs for the top compartment were hard to grasp/find. Overall, this bag does not move with me, does not stay close to the body.

Otherwise, the materials are top quality, construction is solid, the AW raincover can't be beat, and a water bottle pocket plus bottom straps for tripods/umbrellas/etc are all great to have. I just wish that LP hadn't designed this bag to feel like a lunch box, so that it sould be more comfortable to move around with.

I give 3 stars for features alone, but -2 stars for bad ergonomics.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I used it for hiking in different conditions.
The construction is very strong and allows easy access to accessories. It best suites tall and robust people: I am 5.2 and the volume around the hip is quite large for me and the shoulder strap too long even at its minimum. The base of the bag feels less protective then the sides.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Excellent construction but the waist belt allows the back of the pack to pull away from you back.
Adding a small tripod to the bottom of the pack makes things worse.
I am an avid hiker and have not been able to get this pack to comfortably and securely fit on my waist.
I like the included shoulder strap and will use that with the waist belt to secure the top of the bag to my back.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I have always used Lowepro bags exclusively and been very pleased with them, but the Inverse 100 AW Beltpack was a big disappointment. Not nearly as sturdily built as I am used to and the strap that comes with it is so flimsy as to be useless. I will have to buy another to use instead.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I prefer a hip pack for my outdoor shooting. I purchased the 100AW at the same time as my new Canon 50D with battery grip and Tamron 18-270mm lens. The pack is deep enough for the camera/lens combo (just). But, with the added grip, the camera is just a little too big to close the bag. I can zip it shut, but it's a stretch. Take the battery grip off and the camera lens fits okay. Finally, the bag and back part of the hip belt are comfortable, the narrow waste belt is too narrow and allows the buckle to slowly slip as you wear it. I'll likely have to search for a bigger bag with a better buckle system.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Just large enough for travel photo gear but not too large. Equipment fits well and easy to access. Would reccommend to others.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I use it to carry my Nikon D90 and 2 lenses, plus a few other accessories. The 2 lenses I carry are the 18-105mm and 70-300mm. It is barely large enough to accommodate the body with small lense together and the larger lense in a side pocket.

I really like the straps and comfort of carrying the bag. I just wish I had got one size larger. I didn't check out the size in a physical store, so was swayed by the photos. I will not downgrade the bag because I chose the wrong size and it is just adequate for my camera.

I will probably buy another bag eventually, same manufacturer and same general construction, just one size larger. I am really pleased with the bag and its attributes.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend if he didn't have the second lense.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I bought this bag for my Nikon D90 with 18-200mm lens and SB400 flash. I also carry a 72mm circular polarizer and memory cards.

This bag has more than enough room for all of this and more. The bag is bigger than what it looks like on-line and probably bigger than what I need but everything fits without being cramped. The pack is so deep that the camera with the lens can fit easily "lens first". The bag also has 2 nice small pockets on the underside of the "lid".

There is a lot of padding so I feel like my equipment is well protected.

The only thing I don't like is the opening. It is anything but "Quick Access" as the description says. It has 2 zippers that meet in the middle of the oblong opening. Problem is, these 2 zippers are not connected so you have to unzip one side at a time or zip all the way around to open.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I use this bag for hiking with my Sony DSLR and accessories. Comfortable for all day hiking/walking. Easy access to camera and lenses. Look forward to using it on my upcoming vacation.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I bought this beltpack along with my Canon 40D and 28-135mm lens. It was a wise investment. This bag is very well built, great protection for the camera, plus I still have room for the next lens I purchase. If you like how it looks on the pic, you'll like it even better when you hold it.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 100 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I was waiting for this product, it's pratical, very beautiful design and a perfect for treckers and sports photografers