Any Lowepro Classified owners?

[mulch]

I know I asked this question yesterday, but with no joy, so I thought I would change the title and try again in the hope of finding a owner of such a bag.

I have got my eye on a Lowepro Classified 140 aw bag intending to carry my Nikon D300 + 18-200 attached, also a Sigma 10-20 or Sigma 105 and the usual memory, remote wire etc. I called into Jessops who kindly placed a similar set up to mine in the bag which was a bit of a squeeze…….so I came away without purchasing, but I do like it though!
But I don’t want to waste my money again as this item is not cheap, as was a Crumpler Messenger 5500 I bought and do not use (I find I have to fumble a fair bit to get in through the big ‘lid’)

Anybody use this bag with a similar outfit?...if so, your opinion would be gratefully received. Its bigger brother the Classified 160 is too big for my liking so is not a option, which is a shame because it’s cheaper!

Thanks

 

[Moor]

If you tried it and it's too small then surely giving up and trying a different bag is a better option? Others peoples opinions won't help your equipment fit into a bag that's too small.

 

[lauy]

I've not tried the Classified AW 140, but I have the Classified Sling 180 AW. It's a Classified but in the form of a Sling backpack. I really like it, and there is actually quite a lot of space inside for the small size. I fit the following into it:

Canon 40D
Panasonic GF1 + 20mm pancake lens
70-200 f4 L IS
17-55 f/2.8 IS
Sigma 10-20mm
Nifty Fifty
Smallish External Flash
Filter wallet + holders/rings etc
Tripod Ballhead (in top pocket)


I also attach a tripod onto the side of the bag with the tripod holder and I can just about squeeze my 13" Macbook Pro into the front laptop pocket. It's a pretty tight squeeze with all of this in, but it's just right if you want to carry a fair bit of kit but don't want an overly massive bag, the section dividers inside make it quite customisable. I also own the much larger Classified Sling 220 AW (which I bought first) and that is absolutely massive inside..........can easily fit 2 bodies + lenses and room for much more, it does however feel like a big suitcase on your back and with a tripod attached too, gets real heavy and uncomfortable.

Sorry if you aren't considering the "Sling" type classifieds, but thought I'd give my thoughts on this bag.

 

[mulch]

Moor.......I didn't say it was too small, I said it "was a bit of a squeeze". Plus trying it out in a busy shop with the assistant hovering over you doesn't give you a realistic time to assess whether it would be suitable or not, hence why I'm asking for an opinion or experience from anybody who has this bag with a similar kit to mine.

But thanks for your input.

lauy....thanks for the recommendation of the Classified Sling 180 AW. A bit too big for my liking. The reason I like the look of the '140' is it does not look like a camera bag, not too big to lug around and I could carry a rucksack with it occasionally.

thanks

 

[Paul Holtom]

I have recently got the 160AW which I am very pleased with. Can hold the 5D with 24-105 attached and lens hood reversed then to the side can fit either the 70-200 or 100-400, at a push you can get both zooms in one either side but it makes it a little tight.

What I really like is that you can put the camera back in the bag with any of the lenses attached.