I love this backpack! The Lowepro Flipside 300 is just what I have been looking for. In preparing for Alaska, I quickly realized that my over the shoulder bag was too small, and my laptop/camera bag was too much trouble to carry. With my laptop it was too heavy with not enough room, without it, it had more room, but poorly suited for carrying more camera equipment. My load-out list for this trip is the 40D with Grip, charger, 28-135mm IS, 50mm, 10-20mm and 100mm Macro, as well as a 430ex Flash.
I had the guy at the camera store get all those (or size equivalents) out and we started testing out bags. Of course smaller is better, but we do want to hold all the stuff, so when I came across this gem I was blown away.
It’s amazing how much room this bag offers for it’s size. My camera fits snugly with the grip attached (a problem for many bags) and the extra lenses fit snug and secure as well. It also has a removable ouch at the top of the inside of the bag for chargers and accessories, as well as a pocket inside that’s perfect for filters.
Outside there is a secure tripod mount for locking the feet in and securing the legs with a strap, as well as a drawstring pouch and a zippered pocket for media, cables, etc.
Kudos for smart design making the waist straps removable, I often cut these off because I never use them and airport scanners hate them.
Capacity:
1 Pro DSLR with 300mm f/2.8 lens attached plus 1–3 additional lenses or flash units, 1 tripod, multiple cables, memory cards, manuals and other digital accessories
Size(Interior):
9.1W X 5.4D X 15.9H in./
23 X 13.8 X 40.5 cm
Size(Exterior):
10.2W X 6.9D X 17.5H in./
25.8 X 17.4 X 44.5 cmWeight:
2.87lbs/1.3kg
This really is a great bag, I picked it up at a local camera store for $70, and online prices seem to be consistent with that. If you are looking for a small but roomy camera bag, this is your ticket!
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So what did you do with your laptop? Can you fit it as well or are you using your over the shoulder bag for it.
Thanks for review.
@Evan: I carry it in a different bag now, I realized that all in one bag just didn’t fit my lifestyle. I did find out something else fantastic about this bag today, it fits PERFECTLY in overhead compartments on planes.
hi, jason, i was wondering if there’s enough room to fit a small laptop inside (don’t know if there’s any depth left after loading all the equipment)…
it would be great if i could put my 13 inch macbook on top of the lenses (holding them in place) and still be able to close the bag.
to tell you the truth, it’s the only thing keeping me from buying this backpack!
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