The Lowepro Trekker 300AW is designed for outdoor photographers who require a rugged backpack, capable of carrying a huge amount of gear. There are three trekkers in the Lowepro range (300, 400 & 600AW) and the 300 and 400AW models are both airline carry-on compatible. The impressive depth is ideal for professionals or enthusiasts who own pro-spec or battery grip D-SLRs that have larger dimensions.
Open the Lowepro Trekker 300AW with the giant zippers and it reveals a spacious interior, with plenty of internal dividers and support straps to cushion your camera gear. After a slight rearrangement, we comfortably fitted a pro-spec D-SLR with a 24-105mm lens attached. Remembering to distribute the weight equally, we placed a telephoto zoom either side of the camera and filled it with a 85mm f/1.8 lens, flashgun, portable hard drive and three large lens hoods. The three internal pockets were great for storing our stash of filters and the memory card sleeves offered a secure home for our CompactFlash cards.
The bag features an ingenious harness adjustment tool called the Pack Jack. Sliding this inbetween the Velcro at the back frees the harness and lets you slide it up or down into a more suitable position. The side pockets are spacious and on one side there’s a hydration pouch, large enough to hold 2 litres of water. At the top there’s an entry point for a 15.4in laptop and it features a laptop case for an added layer of protection.
The build quality couldn’t be better; the materials feel long-lasting and every zipper has a rubber cord attached, making it easier and faster to open the bag – even with winter gloves on – and gain access to your kit.
The padding up against your back is cushioned and offers a great level of ventilation. The thick shoulder straps can be brought together with the elasticated sternum strap and the well-padded waist strap keeps the bag stable and free from side-to-side movement.
If you love venturing outdoors, demand a big capacity and require protection from inclement weather, you won’t go wrong with the Lowepro Trekker 300AW, but this workhorse will set you back £225.
AT A GLANCEExterior (WxDxH): 390 x 360 x 470 mm
Interior (WxDxH): 290 x 160.5 x 370 cm
Colour: Mica and Black
Weather cover: Yes
Internal pockets: 5
External pockets: 4
Tripod attachment: Yes
Weight: 3.1kg
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