LoweproProTactic 450 AW II Black Pro Modular Backpack with Recycled Material, Camera Bag for Professional Use, for Laptop Up to 15", Backpack for Professional Cameras and Drones, LP37177-GRL, Black

I had the first LowePro ProTactic 450 AW and couldn't think of another bag that would be a better upgrade than the newer version of the same bag. I carry the bag around almost daily with all of my gear weighing in close to 30 lbs. After months of use, there is no visible signs of wear or issues.Gear: I'm able to fit nearly all of my daily camera gear in this bag, which makes it perfect for daily work. The ability to configure the dividers in the bag is excellent. To me, this is better than the Peak Design or the Nomadic bags because you don't have to buy additional bags to put in your main bag to organize things. Instead, everything is so accessible in this one bag. You can configure the two side openings to have access to two different items without taking the bag off your back. This is super useful all the time, whether I'm skiing, hiking, or working where I don't want to set my bag in the dirt. I have my Sony a7 with 24-70GM accessible on one side and my DJI Mavic 3 on the other.My full gear list that I'm able to fit in this one bag all at once includes:- Sony a7 with 24-70mm GM attached- A second lens (usually my Sony 16-35mm)- A zoom lens (70-200)- DJI Mavic 3- DJI Pro Controller- DJI Mavic 3 battery, the three battery charger and the charging block- DJI Mic 2 set with case- Insta 360- Monopod/selfie stick for Insta 360- 2 VND filers in their protective cases- Anker 20,000 mAh battery pack- 16" laptop and large laptop charging brick- Misc. cables and a few additional charging blocks- And my snacks, business cards, and pens in the small upper side pockets.All of this in one bag and it is barely small enough to be a "personal item" under the seat on a flight! If you need additional space, you can also add extra items on the outside mesh of the bag. The configurations are excellent and the waist strap even can be removed and used to attach smaller bags if you're running around during a shoot.

I’ve had the 450 version of this bag for years and just purchased the 350 for something more travel friendly (smaller).Pros:- Rugged. This bag has a hard top and back, firm bottom, and I feel totally comfortable slinging it around or tossing it on terrain to get things in and out. I also love that the rain cover is attached (just dry it before repacking obviously)- The detail! The inner zippers zip into a protective corner so they can’t scratch your gear. There are several quick grab compartments, while keeping the main opening on your back for theft prevention. Outer zippers have pull tactical grab tabs. There are transparent inner pockets so you can see quickly what’s stored.- Hiking/lugging around: the straps are super padded and the back is fairly padded. There are adjustable waist and chest straps to distribute the weight. The waist belt can also be removed and used as a utility belt. There are a ton of places to attach items to the outside like a tripod or water bottle with carabiners or straps- Durability: I’ve had my 450 for about four years and it genuinely looks as good as it did when I got it. It’s been tossed on dirt, sand, rocks, and you wouldn’t know it.Fit: there’s so much room for gear and lenses. The best part is, I can fit my 600mm while attached to the body and still several other lenses!Cons: because of the durability and ruggedness, it’s a little bulky and heavy. Also, the 350 is not very wide - which suits my needs for travel but, does mean some taller lenses may need to be laid on their side vs standing up.

This backpack is a beast. If you just have one camera and a couple of prime lenses, this is going to be overkill for you. Look for something smaller.It is a very large, spacious pack with thick sidewall foam lining and heavy duty durable zippers. The back has air channels to keep things cool on long hikes, and the detachable waist strap helps with stability for long days of work. The backpack opens mainly from the back, which is a nice security feature. The main cavity has a ton of different dividers of differing thicknesses and lengths so that you can customize your load out. Each side has an opening for quick retrieval of a camera. The back also has a very well padded laptop sleeve that can easily store a 15” laptop. The pack also comes with a set of accessories to further customization. This includes two adjustable straps, a water bottle pouch, a zippered pouch, and a sleeve for the base of a tripod to tuck into. I am currently using that and one of the adjustable straps to secure my tripod to the outside of my pack.I love this backpack and all of its features so far. It is so convenient for my profession, where everything is quick and spur of the moment so I need to have my equipment easily accessible at a moment’s notice. It is a bit hefty, but incredibly comfortable. I don’t even notice the weight anymore because of the comfort.There are a couple things I think it is worthy to mention for potential buyers: I wish it had a little more padding in the bottom. I took the extra dividers I didn’t need and layered them on the bottom because I felt like that’s the one wall that didn’t have quite the protection I hoped it would. Also, this pack is super padded other than what I just mentioned, so it does have a bit of weight to it. I’m guessing it’s around 3-4 lbs., so it may not be the best for really long treks. Finally, I’ll reiterate that it’s a huge bag. I have one walk around lens, two primes, one body and a telephoto, plus video accessories like mics and handles and a monitor, and I STILL have a bunch of space left over. It is almost too big for me. I’m okay with this because I plan on using the top half as another suitcase for my upcoming vacation, but if not it would beg the question if I needed something smaller. Just keep that in mind.For professionals, especially photographers working with multiple lenses and more than one body, this would be perfect for you. For others, as long as you have plans for the extra real estate left over, you will find this backpack equally as enjoyable.