Lowepro Flipside Trek 450 Backpack, Camera Backpack for DSLRs and Multiple Lenses, for Laptop, Tablet, Photo Accessories, Tripod, Grey, 17 x 26 x 31 cm

I have had a play with this backpack today, it seems small but is in fact quite large for storing your camera and lenses.An example of what I fitted into the camera compartment is this.Nikon D750 with a 24-70 F2.8Nikon 70-200 F4Nikon 50mm F1.8Tamron 15-30mm F2.8.Nikon D7100 with a 17-70 Sigma Macro F2.8-F4.As you can see, it will fit most of your camera gear in there in one go, the main issue is with larger lenses, I have a Tamron 150-600mm, its a bit of a beast so that pretty much takes up one whole side of the compartment, the D750 the other (with a 70-200 F4 fitted), just about squeeze in a 50mm f1.8 but not much more room in there, its still good if you are just going to do long range work but there will be compromises to be made.Top compartment, easily fits a Gortex type waterproof, top and bottoms, with room to spare for a warm base layer, front compartment, not really done much with that, there is plenty of room for your batteries and cards (though these could be fitted into one of the two velcro pocket dividers found in the main compartment), and room for a 10 inch pad and food, its deep enough for kit as long as you don't expect to stay out 24+ hours.Side holders for water bottles, not a problem there either, I have 2 1ltr bottles (British Army type) easily placed in there securely.I have not yet tried attaching a tripod but it should easily be accommodated on the back (or side if you do not require as much water taking out with you), I would just avoid putting water into any of the internal compartments in case it leaks.Padding of the internal compartments is good, not had any issues with anything jabbing into me or out of the rucksack, the padding on the straps is more than enough for it to me comfortable, as is the waist belt, the only issue I have here is that its pretty much a requirement that you fasten the top strap across your chest to get the pack to seat correctly, if you don't then it drops slightly off the shoulder and could be an issue on longer walks/hikes if you don't like the restrictiveness of a chest strap, I think having adjustment on the shoulder straps at the top may have been a better idea for comfort, it's not a deal breaker but it is something you should be aware of.Overall its a good compromise as a day rucksack, the ability to carry food, clothing, water as well as a first aid kit, map/compass and any other little items you would require for your comfort, make it versatile enough for most photographers who usually only use a normal photo bag (I also have a Lowepro 400 AW, which is why I opted for this as an alternative whilst walking any sort of distance).Some compromises but easily worth buying for everything else it gives you, and the price.

Overall Conclusion:If you are after a light and sturdy camera backpack which allows you easy and quick access to your camera, look no further. I have used this back on a 3-weeks road trip through Australia and it was super comfortable and kept my equipment save in the field, in the car and in the plane. Just the right size for a weekend away and European airline hand luggage size restrictions.How to Use:The bag comes with various velcro dividers. Thus you can adjust the camera compartment to your needs. Some of the dividers have a pocket in which you can store a small spare battery, cables or memory cards - clever idea. The camera compartment opens to the back, so nobody can access and steal items from your back while you wear it. While having the hip strap closed, you can swing the backpack to your front and access your equipment without having to take off the backpack or rest it on the dirty/wet floor. It works very well.The top compartment is reasonably large, you could use this for a weekend away if you do not need a lot of things. I will use this in connection with some packing cubes and this should do the trick as they allow you to save space (see my review for the packing cubes I use). It has a mesh pocket for smaller items which you would like to store separately.You have a further pocket at the front of the back which can hold smaller iPads, papers, other long and thin items like power banks, etc.There are two further pockets on the hip strap which I use to hold spare batteries or lens caps. Again, another clever idea.There are straps at the front of the back which I use to hold a jacket, but can be used for tripods, blankets, solar panels, cups, etc.There are mesh pockets left and right to hold small tripods or large water bottles.Space:As mentioned above, I will use this bag for a weekend away on a regular basis going forward due to its ample space and the perfect size considering budget airline restrictions on hand luggage in the EU.I am able to fit a 3K GorillaPod and a GoPro Grip in one of the side mesh pockets, a large water bottle in the other side. In the main compartment, I carry a Sony a6500 with a Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens attached, a Sigma 30mm 1.4 lens, the zoom kit lens from Sony, a DJI Copilot, two variable Tiffen ND filters, five spare batteries for the Sony, Anker PowerCore 20100, a third party Sony battery charger, two lens pens, a rocket blower, PeakDesign camera strap, small GoPro case with Hero6, 2 spare batteries, GoPro charger, all required cables, spare lens caps and a spare SD card.In the front pocket, I carry a pair of Sony on-ear headphones, A4 papers/travel documents and tickets, etc.The top compartment should provide enough space for the cloths required for a weekend away during the warmer months.Quality and Price:The padding is very thick which gives the backpack a sturdy from. This is great for travelling or the airplane where you can not always avoid people throwing their bags on your own bag or squeezing things next to your bag. It also means that the backpack keeps its form when you have it not fully packed and if the weight is distributed correctly, it will stand up without falling over. I have not had any quality issues - the zippers feel very strong, so do the materials used. I noticed, however, that the bag gets dirty quite quickly, but you can wipe it down easily. There are lots of small clever straps, strap holders and pockets which make this bag amazing. I bought this at a reduced price of GBP 99 on Amazon and I would highly recommend this bag.If this review was helpful, please click the button below.