As promised, I\u2019ve just completed a four day travel test of a new bag, the Lowepro Pro Trekker 300 AW, and the result is, \u201cI love it!\u201d I\u2019m, unfortunately\u201d, known for having a number of short term affairs with various camera bags, this however looks like a long term relationship…….. Let me run down what I love about this bag.<\/p>\n
\t1.\t It really does make the \u201ccarry on rule\u201d of the TSA. As you can see below, it fits very well under the seat even on a CRJ (Bombardier Canada Regional Jet).<\/p>\n
\t1.\t It has industrial grade
\n closure snaps and zipper
\n pulls, waterproof zipper
\n on the main compartment
\n as well. Should keep out
\n the rain, salt spray, and
\n dust very well.<\/p>\n
\t1.\t This is the most comfortable backpack I\u2019ve ever worn, thanks to an extremely well designed and sewn harness system. It is adjustable to fit different peoples backs and the belt assembly really helps take the weight off the shoulder. Since my shoulder surgery, shoulder bags and backpacks have been out for me, this one just works.<\/p>\n
\t1.\t Very well designed side pockets
\n allow you to carry often used
\n filters and close-up devices, and
\n other things you need quick
\n access to.<\/p>\n
\t1.\t Above and right, the bag has several handy and strong handles for hoisting the bag around
\nwhen it is not firmly placed on your back.<\/p>\n
\t1.\t Below, another thoughtful touch are the many compression straps the circumnavigate the bag.
\n(the Nikon stickers are from my vast collection of throw back Nikon logos….)<\/p>\n
<\/i>\t1.\tThe top cover flap has lot of great storage in several zippered compartments that I use for cleaning swabs, small tools, and my shower cap (to protect the camera from sand in slot canyons and desert environments), and other small accessories like spare remote cable releases, Visine, and camera instruction manuals. The bag has numerous slash pockets for memory cards with hand rubber flaps that allow you to indicate if it is filled with a card or not.<\/p>\n
Best of all, it comes in at just 21 pounds
\nfully loaded and ready to go. (Right)<\/p>\n
Below, the top has two deep slash
\npockets that are perfect for an in
\nflight snack and your pocket for
\nquick pics on the run.<\/p>\n
On the outside back is a slash pocket
\nthat will hold your laptop or iPad
\nin a matching, supplied case. I put
\nmy laptop in a rolling Lowepro case
\nthat also includes all the hard drives,
\ncords and other needed accessories
\nso the Pro Trekker 300 can be devoted
\nto the camera gear I want to keep close
\nby while traveling. I carry my iPad
\non the plane in that slash pocket and re-
\nmove it before I slide the bag under
\nthe seat in front of me, or in the over
\nhead storage space.<\/p>\n
To the right, once I have the bag fully
\npacked I further bad everything with
\na bunch of micro-fiber cloths to protect
\nlenses and bodies, plus they\u2019re handy
\nfor cleaning LCD\u2019s, viewfinders and
\nfront and back lens elements.<\/p>\n
So there you have it, my favorite backpack yet. Tomorrow I will go into answering Paul\u2019s question about how I pack for a field trip, what I take and how I carry it.<\/p>\n
Now, a moment to thank God for the great opportunity I have, to do such fun stuff, and get paid for it!!!! It is a blessing to have a job, and an even greater blessing to work with such great people, in such a great company. I\u2019m very proud to be a Nikon tech rep and I believe we make a wonderful product. I do not use this blog to promote products, just share what I\u2019m learning about
\nphotography and more importantly, what God is teaching me in this life.
\n<\/i>
\nThank you Father, for family, friends, and great things to do, all while serving you. Amen
\n<\/i>
\nBlessings,<\/p>\n
the pilgrim<\/p>\n
*Photo Note: All images with the Nikon Coolpix P300.
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