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The Lowepro Mini Trekker AW
I bought the Lowepro Mini Trekker about 3 years ago and I have to say its been fantastic, just like every other Lowepro case of bag Ive bought.
The exterior of the bag is very hardwearing and even at the time of these pictures its been covered in mud and dragged across the floor a few times during outings with the camera and is still free from major scuffs or tears.
The straps are comfortable and well padded and chest and waist straps help keep it in place securely, ideal for the times when you need to move quickly to catch the action.
The back of the bag is sculptured and again well padded, the careful shaping of the padding allows airflow between you and the bag to help keep you cool when moving to or between locations.
Double zippers allow easy access to your gear in both the main storage area and the front pocket, the zip themselves are heavy duty items and so far have resisted the temptation to burst open during my frequent attempts to over pack the bag, as the bag passes as aircraft carry on hand luggage these times have been frequent
Their ability to keep the elements out is aided by a protective flap which runs the entire length of both of the zips.
The exterior is also equipped with a fold out pocket for stowing the legs of a tripod in, the tripod its self is then held firmly in place by an elasticated cord which can be looped through a securing loop on the bag. The sides of the bag have similar loops which allow you to either tie on items or fit Lowepros own additional pockets.
The AW designation stands for All Weather, so this would have you believe the bag is ready for just about anything the British weather can throw at it. But the zippers and outer fabric alone arent all the bag can offer!
Hidden inside a pocket on the base of the bag is a light grey coloured cover which pulls out and stretches over the entire bag. Its made of a waterproofed ripstop material and it stays firmly in place thanks to its elasticated edging.
Moving onto the interior of the bag.
The inside is very well padded and there are various dividing walls held in place with Velcro on to the two main central dividers. The smaller dividers can be placed at any point you wish between the central strips and the outer walls, this gives amazing flexibility within the bag. Changes in kit are easily accommodated because of this.
The outer walls of the compartment is covered with the fluffy side of the Velcro, so no worries about scratches on your bits and bobs. The small dividers are firm but still offer soft protection.
The closing panel of the main compartment also has some clear vinyl pockets on for storage of manuals and memory cards etc. A bit of thought has gone into the interiors contents with regard to the pocket zippers, lowepro have fitted a small tab at the closed end of the zip to stop the zippers from marking your kit
The bag is deep enough to take a 20d with the battery grip fitted in place and it has enough interior space to hold my meagre set up with ease. It currently holds my 70-200 f2.8 with the hood reversed, the ef-s 60 macro and the 20d with a 17-40 f4 hood reversed and a 430ex flash gun and a whole host of bits and pieces that I find myself lugging round all the time just in case
The outside pocket is quite deceiving, it is almost the full length of the bag and the zip offers a wide opening. There is a key holder and some other small pockets for holding your wallet and even a few biros too.
So, there we go .
A quick review of the Lowepro mini Trekker AW, a bag that has meet and exceeded my expectations
I hope its been of some use to anyone whos considering getting one.
The images show a 75-300 IS lens, thats been replaced with a 70-200f2.8 but I took the pictures a few months ago and sort of forgot about getting this written down
The vital stats of it are as follows
Capacity: SLR with attached 80200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes), additional body, 46 more lenses
Size (Interior): 11W x 5D x 14.5H in. 28 x 12.5 x 37 cm
Size (Exterior): 12W x 12.5D x 16H in. 30.5 x 32 x 40.5 cm
Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop
I bought the Lowepro Mini Trekker about 3 years ago and I have to say its been fantastic, just like every other Lowepro case of bag Ive bought.
The exterior of the bag is very hardwearing and even at the time of these pictures its been covered in mud and dragged across the floor a few times during outings with the camera and is still free from major scuffs or tears.
The straps are comfortable and well padded and chest and waist straps help keep it in place securely, ideal for the times when you need to move quickly to catch the action.
The back of the bag is sculptured and again well padded, the careful shaping of the padding allows airflow between you and the bag to help keep you cool when moving to or between locations.
Double zippers allow easy access to your gear in both the main storage area and the front pocket, the zip themselves are heavy duty items and so far have resisted the temptation to burst open during my frequent attempts to over pack the bag, as the bag passes as aircraft carry on hand luggage these times have been frequent
Their ability to keep the elements out is aided by a protective flap which runs the entire length of both of the zips.
The exterior is also equipped with a fold out pocket for stowing the legs of a tripod in, the tripod its self is then held firmly in place by an elasticated cord which can be looped through a securing loop on the bag. The sides of the bag have similar loops which allow you to either tie on items or fit Lowepros own additional pockets.
The AW designation stands for All Weather, so this would have you believe the bag is ready for just about anything the British weather can throw at it. But the zippers and outer fabric alone arent all the bag can offer!
Hidden inside a pocket on the base of the bag is a light grey coloured cover which pulls out and stretches over the entire bag. Its made of a waterproofed ripstop material and it stays firmly in place thanks to its elasticated edging.
Moving onto the interior of the bag.
The inside is very well padded and there are various dividing walls held in place with Velcro on to the two main central dividers. The smaller dividers can be placed at any point you wish between the central strips and the outer walls, this gives amazing flexibility within the bag. Changes in kit are easily accommodated because of this.
The outer walls of the compartment is covered with the fluffy side of the Velcro, so no worries about scratches on your bits and bobs. The small dividers are firm but still offer soft protection.
The closing panel of the main compartment also has some clear vinyl pockets on for storage of manuals and memory cards etc. A bit of thought has gone into the interiors contents with regard to the pocket zippers, lowepro have fitted a small tab at the closed end of the zip to stop the zippers from marking your kit
The bag is deep enough to take a 20d with the battery grip fitted in place and it has enough interior space to hold my meagre set up with ease. It currently holds my 70-200 f2.8 with the hood reversed, the ef-s 60 macro and the 20d with a 17-40 f4 hood reversed and a 430ex flash gun and a whole host of bits and pieces that I find myself lugging round all the time just in case
The outside pocket is quite deceiving, it is almost the full length of the bag and the zip offers a wide opening. There is a key holder and some other small pockets for holding your wallet and even a few biros too.
So, there we go .
A quick review of the Lowepro mini Trekker AW, a bag that has meet and exceeded my expectations
I hope its been of some use to anyone whos considering getting one.
The images show a 75-300 IS lens, thats been replaced with a 70-200f2.8 but I took the pictures a few months ago and sort of forgot about getting this written down
The vital stats of it are as follows
Capacity: SLR with attached 80200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes), additional body, 46 more lenses
Size (Interior): 11W x 5D x 14.5H in. 28 x 12.5 x 37 cm
Size (Exterior): 12W x 12.5D x 16H in. 30.5 x 32 x 40.5 cm
Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop