Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim)

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Great Bag for my Fujifilm HS10 with enough room for my filters and Raynox 250 in the case, and still room for a few personal items.
This bag is very comfortable NO back or shoulder strain. The Padded shoulder strap is a great weight stabilizer. The camera compartment zipper give fast access. Have not had to use the rain cover as of yet but I am sure it will be a great feature. I would recommend this bag if you do not have lots of lenses to carry.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

The Lowepro Sideline Shooter I've used for many years has recently began to show its age, and after checking out the current crop of waist packs, I decided on the Inverse 200 AW. One thing that I never liked about the Sideline Shooter was its lack of tripod straps. Another problem I frequently had was losing accessory pouches as they slid off the ends of the belt. With the Inverse 200, both of those problems are solved. Dual, securely adjusting straps on the packs bottom safely hold my Redged mini tripod, and one accessory loop toward the front of each padded waist belt keep my extra gear tightly affixed to the pack.
The pack interior is almost as roomy as the lower half of my Lowepro Rover backpack, even accommodating my L-series 100mm-400mm lens vertically in the center compartment. Fully loaded, the weight can get to be pretty impressive, but the various adjustment straps allow the load to be fitted comfortably and with minimal shifting.
What makes the pack so voluminous is its increased height relative to the Sideline Shooter. That height makes it hard to use comfortably with a daypack, but there are packs like the Rover if you need additional cargo room.
The only potential negative is that the hip tension straps go across the two elasticized side pouches. Cinched tightly, they're likely to squash anything in the pouches that's squashable, and they can make it difficult to fish items from the bottom of the pouches with the pack on.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I use this to carry a Canon 7D and extra lens (70-300mm). Reading some of the other reviews, I was concerned that it would hang to far away from my back, but so far this has not been a real issue. Great quick access and easy to use.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I bought this bag to replace a Lowepro Off Road model that I have carried for 10+ years. The belt pack plus shoulder strap design is very versatile, because you can use it with a day pack (for non-photo gear) or carry just with the shoulder strap, such as when traveling by plane.
I pack it with my Canon EOS7D, plus two lenses (18-135 and 70-300), Speedlite 580, spare batteries, charger, and small rocket blower. The compression straps on the bottom hold my mono-pod and a jacket. Outside pockets can hold water bottles. I got caught in a torrential thunderstorm while shooting a horse show and can say that the waterproof cover worked just as advertised.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Roomy enough to carry 2 lenses with follow focus gears plus batteries and other small things. The shoulder strap helps supporting the weight.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I needed a camera bag for carrying a camera with a 70-200mm lens while downhill skiing. I have used a backpack bag in the past but it was difficult sitting on a chair lift and was not as accessible as I would like. It was adjustable and fit well whether wearing in back or front. I could easily ski with it in front or back. It protected the camera well. With a longer lens the camera is carried horizontally. Would have preferred to carry the camera vertical but then the height of pack would have not been comfortable while sitting and carrying it front. When the camera is carried horizontal the space is not well used. There is room for another couple of lenses / flashes, but the way the space is used it doesn't work well.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I needed a waist/fanny bag to fit my digital SLR (Canon 5D) for when I go hiking. I love it's size and fit but...
I gave this bag three stars because the belt, while comfortable, just won't secure tight enough to support the bag when it's full. I had to use another strap of my own as a shoulder support. Fortunately the bag has two plastic loops to accommodate a strap. It is a great size and will fit my Canon 5d with a 70-200mm zoom, or with a smaller lens and plenty of room for additional lenses. I wish it would secure with just the belt straps but once you add the shoulder strap the bag is very versatile and great for romping through the woods or walking around town.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Useful
Convenient
Large
Functional
Many cells
Relatively easy

Missing: a way to carry comfortably on your back

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

It will take an adjustment to get used to the waist strap since I have been using a backpack but it is so much more accessable to get to the camera in a hurry and I can still pack ID, phone, water and bear spray. Used it today for the first time and love it!

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Very convenient for use during travel. Easy to get access to equipment. Missing some extra small pockets for batteries, flash and filters.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Handy pack for hauling a Nikon D300s with two additional lenses (including the 70 - 300mm). I was easily able to swing the pack around to the front to swap out lenses while still having a small day pack on as well. Took it for a weeks worth of hiking in Banff and Yoho National Park. A must have for hikers!

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

good storage capacity, however it's use as a beltbag is limited. It hangs at at least a 30% angle away from the body and the front pocket "keys,cellphones,etc" needs higher side material to keep from having things fall out. The side mesh pocket for "water bottles,etc" are unusable if you tighten the side straps to help stabilize the bag.
The saving grace is the shoulder strap, without it the bag is very hard to use at it's described features...It should be sold as a belt supported shoulder bag.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

realy you can fit the camera with the 70-200mm
easy to move with it.
I like it all

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Very usefull when carrying your grear in crowded places.
Good for carriyig your macro and other protrait lenses.
I was able to carru my 11-16 tokina, 50D,18-200,50mm,Battery charger and my SB580 flash in it.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I have bought 3 backpacks & a sling bag for camera gear. This is best suited for me, 5'4" female. Fits snug on lower back, does not sweat. Very comfortable. Can hold 2 nikon d90, and 18-105,& 70-300 lenses. Tight, but it works. Use it for hiking & local events.
Could be about 1" deeper inside, great bag for the money.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I use it to carry my DLSR w/lens, and two other small lenses, plus memory cards. It is well made .

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

This bag has all the room I need for the essentials. It gives great protection without alot of bulk

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

This product was bought to use when traveling. It appears to be well constructed. I bought the bag for field use with the intent that I would be able to carry a few lenses and have quicker access to them compared to a backpack I had used in the past.

Other reviews I read about this bag led me to believe it could hold a DSLR body, several lenses including a 70-200VR lens, and small odds and ends. I did not find this to be the case at all.

In addition, no matter how I tried to adjust it, I could never get a comfortale fit with the bag when it was loaded with equipment.

I had high expectations but unfortunately this bag did not meet my needs.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

Excellent for travel, carries just enough stuff. Or, a dayhike...anytime you're going to be out and about and don't want to carry all your stuff around, this bag is just right. Easy to make too heavy, but if your selective about what you want to bring there's no problem. Waist straps are wide and very comfortable. Can be worn in back or on the side or in front. If worn on side, the shoulder strap can be used to support some of the weight. I carry my Xsi w/battery grip plus 2 extra lenses, or one extra lense and a flash, and my tripod straps to the bottom. I'm quite happy with this bag.

Comments about Lowepro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack (Arctic Blue with Black Trim):

I write to update an earlier review. My wife and I just returned from a 10 day trip to Italy. The Lowe Pro Inverse 200 AW Beltpack was terrific. I used all parts of it, including the rain protection wrap. It provided great support for the D80, a variety of filters, memory cards, a charger and a few other items (including the aforementioned glasses). This product really delivers as advertised and is well worth the price.