BEST in COMFORT & DESIGN - LowePro Protactic BP 350 AW II Comprehensive 2018 Review
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- LowePro Protactic BP 350 AW II Comprehensive 2018 Review - Best Travel / Camera / Traveller / Commuter / Tech bag for 2018?
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Quick update, the 15" MBP will not fit in the 350 version :( Anyways, Lowepro has the 450 and the new Freeline as well that can fit! :) Hope this helps guys!
too bad, I would love to have a small back pack and carry my 15" Omen with my Camera gear.
Question: do you think 2 x 15" laptops would fit in the 450 version?
Mike Wat my 15 inch fits in there..
MariNate which one 15” do you have? I have 15” with tb will it fit?
@@MariNate1016 you think a Dell XPS 15 will fit? its about 1/4 longer than a MBP
Good review! But next time please could you wear something lighter or anything but black when reviewing a black backpack? Or add more lights! I think your room is too dark. I had to pause & rewind multiple times to see if the backpack looked small or large whilst you were wearing it. Thanks!
+Ice S Duly noted, thanks for letting me know!
Could not see a bloody thing, dark room, dark clothes and dark backpack. Thorough review but can’t see shit.
I love photography bag videos having made a few myself. Lowepro make some great bags I still use my fastpack 250 it's solid bag for mid sized shoot.
I think this channel is still underrated, you my friend need someone to shout out for you. You deserve more because you provide a good content. keep it going Mike, one day you will get there :)
+Jalal جلال Thanks a lot buddy, I will definitely look into that! I’m sure we’re going to get more views in 2019 when I start unloading more consistently! :)
@@MikeWat its 2020 still waiting for content!
Just got mine today, loving it tbh. The 15 inch MacBook does fit, though. I can put my 2017 in there easily. Makes carrying my gear fun just trying to find out how to get the tripod carry straps on
MariNate thanks for this 🙌
I bought my BP 350 AW II after watching this great review, keep it up man!
Really glad it helped buddy! 😃 Enjoy the new bag!
But notice, the raincover is NOT rainproof! My Nikon D810 did not survive a haevy rain in this backpack.
Great job on the review - answered every one of my questions and a bunch more I didn't think to ask. You earned a click through purchase! I was laughing halfway through when I was like "How tall is he? - you know - for perspective, and then 3 seconds later you said "I'm 5'7" creepy lol...thanks again!
LOL! I'm very glad I covered that for you as well - I really did try to anticipate a lot xD
The bright orange logo presence on the bag is like a walking advertisement to anyone looking to steal camera gear. I've always put black tape over logos that ID my bag as a camera bag in such an obvious way. That, plus the quick access panel on the lower side, really drop the security score on this, in my opinion
Mike, thank you for the great review. You hit all the selling spots of this bag very well. Given that the 350 and the 450 are priced almost the same, I would opt for the 450. Yes the 450 is quite a bit bigger but still manageable. The 350 would be perfect for my camera and a few lenses I have. The 450 would allow me to but my gimbal and a few other video related items in the same bag, hence eliminating the need for a second bag. Inclusion of the molle system is brilliant.
"The more you carry the more it hurts your back !"
That's when Micro 4/3 makes sense ;)
Awesome video! I love your comparison with Peak Design's bag. I also think that you made an honest and balanced review. You covered the good things about this bag and what can be improved. Thank you for making this video!
Great review man. Covered heaps of questions I didn’t know I had at the time. B-roll was well shot and super unobtrusive. I’ve probably watched 20 reviews on this bag but this one meant I could stop. Wish I’d seen it first. Great content. Cheers!
Thanks for the awesome review. We're using this bag now to carry our vlogging setup and it's the perfect size! Also, since you mentioned that the waist strap is hard to insert/remove... it's actually a lot easier if you unzip the main zipper first because the part where the waist strap goes in is more flexible when it's not zipped down. Hope that tip helps you out, have a good one!
Haha, man, I actually needed this paper velcro hack
I just purchased the original 350 because I couldn't see any improvement with the newer version. The original does have a hard top. I can fit my 14 inch Lenovo X1 carbon. My Olympus EM1.2 with 40-150 Pro and extension will fit in sideways. Based on the estimated length of the 150-400 Pro, the EM1.2 will fit from the top. Thanks for a great video.
Amazing review !!! Came on UA-cam to check and I’m sold
Many LowePro packs later, I am still impressed with this one, just purchased today.
Great video Mike, love your personality bro! Keep them coming 👊🏽
I have the 350 AW Gen 1 and I love it aside from the bulkiness. I love how it can hold a lot of stuff along with my camera gear, but the overall width kind of kills it for me. Walking through busy sidewalks and standing in packed trains in Japan made me think of people around me. I always had to be on guard to make sure I didn't hit people behind or next to me. I like how they slimmed it down a bit and added additional straps on the top side pockets. I may have to upgrade to this soon.
I had to move the side attachments to the back of the bag when I was in japan to reduce my size and not hit other people while walking xD
Thank you for letting me know that they upgraded the model! Love the fact that it has a removable waist strap and reshaped the hardtop. This was a great review!
Thanks, and really glad it helped! :P
Great job Mike! And is anyone else reminded of that ShamWow guy?
This is great. Thank you. I got this as a Christmas present for all my gear. It holds the very large Sony 200-600mm lens quite nicely with all my other equipment. Can't wait to take it in the field!
I had a protactic 450.. It was to big.. Now i have this 350 II.. Its Just a little bit to small.. For the v3 they should make a 400.. That would be perfect 🙏 great review!
You're very welcome my friend! :)
Damnit Mike! I WAS gonna release a backpack review this week. Anyway, looks a bit bulky and pretty good for camera equipment. Great Video!
+Jimmy Tries World haha you still can release a backpack review!! :P Thanks Jimmy!!
I've been looking for a bag for two weeks. I think you've sold me on this one.
About to sell my 20L PD bag and get this because of the main accesses. PD bag is good looking but not suitable for everyday photography use.
Don't worry putting it down in wet conditions, even the version 1 I have is safe. The AW cover inside is basically your shield against moisture. The one feature I love is that they put a handle on the bottom which makes it easy to carry safely and get out of a overhead compartment
Thanks for letting me know!! I'm glad that's the case :)
Shielded against moisture, which means it won't get in and it won't leave.
Make sure you remove wet gear, and let the backpack air dry.
Awesome, thanks for the tip Saharian! :)
I have both AW 250 and AW 450. I'm considering going for 350. 450 is very large, but the problem is that it's also very deep. You can fit the world in there, lol.
I have A7R IV, 135mm, 90mm, 35mm, and Mavic 2 Pro and 250 is too small, 450 is too big.
Love these bags, they are sturdy, you can attach stuff on the back and they are quite comfortable with straps for both around your belly and your chest. Makes heavy bags so much easier to carry around.
I actually just got the WANDRD PRVKE 21 V2 and now I'm going to return it for this. Love the size of this. The wandrd is bigger but can hold less gear than this. Weird. Awesome video! Lowepro it is...
superb review passionately informative!!!! I am buying the bag ...you tipped me over the edge! Thanks Mike!
Great job explaining the good thing about the bag. Very informative. I watched reviews about this bag on youtube, none of them is as good and as informative as your video. You help me decide to buy this bag. BTW, nice handy tip on how to put the waist strap back in. Thanks for the review, keep up the good work.
I got the original Lowepro Protactic 450 aw Version 1. Great 🎒 backpack. The only thing I didn't like is the padding on the straps. Look like version 2 the padding on the straps thicker. BTW. My 🎒 backpack can stand up 😁
I didn't know that about the version 1, thanks for sharing that!
And safe against people stealing your gear. Thanks for the great review. And the waist strap tip in the end.
Hey fantastic video. I actually have the 450 Protactic and I just want to say that you have provided information about the bag that I did not know or notice. I. never knew or thought about using the hip support belt on its own. I also use the Peak Design camera clip and you have given me more choices about how to use it with the bag. Way to go! thank. you
awesome review. Have a MacBook Pro 15". so you helped me decide on the 450. Thanks man.
that belt is really amazing!! that's made me decide to buy this bag!!!
I bought the 450 AW II yesterday. I’m looking forward to taking it out to my gigs.
Anybody has first hand experience Spirit accepting this as carry on personal item? Spirit's personal item size limits are 18 x 14 x 8. The spec shows it as a tad taller (18.9") than allowed. So it is borderline based on specs hence my question. Also would this fit the 200-600mm Sony mounted on a camera? (with or without lens shade)
Thanks for a good video. Sad that you comment about bottom not being waterproof but you dont even test it. It would take you 2 minutes to test that.
But its NOT a problem with wet grass or mud, I can confirm. Amazing bag 👌
Glad i found your video man! I didn't even know there was a version 2 of the product and i almost bought the first version of the backpack! Thank you :P
Just saw the review. Is there enough space to throw in a hoodie jacket for flight along with some light camera gear, a 13" laptop and a mavic mini drone. Lastly, compared to the peak design everyday backpack zip 15L which one you recommend?
It seems to me like a good hack to get your bag to sit up without falling over would be to place a piece of stiff cardboard or plastic inside the bottom to make it flatter. I'm leaning towards purchasing that LowePro Tactic BP 350 AW II bag, but I'm undecided about which size would suit me better (the 350 or the 450). I definitely prefer the new improved version over the old version even if I have to pay a higher price. I like your studio setup and colors. It was easy on my eyes. Great review video. Thanks Mike.
Thanks Bob for the tip Bob! I love the 350 for my use, it really depends on the amount of gear you need to bring :) Cheers!
Man, great review! I just bought the 300 AW II three days ago, got a great deal on it and love the bag but now I want the BP 350 AW II I think a trip to B&H is in order here to see how they compare.
Can I put D500+200-500 attached at the bottom horizontally...
Good content, man! I did not expect the video to be that good. Thank you for making this!
Great review thanks, and great tip about the waist strap and paper to refit 🙂.
So yet another photo rucksack with a laptop sleeve that can't take a Hydro Pack, or can it? This is essential when I'm skiing, or cycling. Water bottles are usless and not accessible, even when your hiking, or walking, forcing you to stop and remove the rucksack. It's already got the required webbing straps on the shoulder straps to feed the Hydro Pack hose through. Maybe you could give it a go and report back?
Thank u so much for this really cool and clear review(and video of course!)!U convinced me and i just ordered one!
Really cool!!
Will this accommodate a canon ef 100-400 lens? Also will it fit under the seat of most airline carriers? Good review!
Great review. I've been looking at that pack for my own gear, and you answered a lot of my questions.
'So ya,, your welcome',,,,, Priceless , Well done Mike,, great review and a excellent hack,,, keep up the great work!!
this is one of the best reviews that I ever seen, Lowepro should sponsor ya
Howdy, Mike!
I carry the Nikon f2.8 Trinity lenses, plus a Nikon 50mm f1.8, and a Nikon 105 f2.8G ED Micro lens. I think it will all fit into the LowePro Protactic 350 AW BP II, but wonder if carrying it will be comfortable. What do you think? I'm considering the 350, or the Mindshift 18, or 26L Backlight bags. Carrying comfort is very important to me, as well as ease of accessing my gear. If you have time, please share your thoughts, Sir. Thanks, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc Mark
Have you tried using it out in heavy rain? I've heard complaints that the cover doesn't completely cover the top and there's a danger of water entering the laptop compartment and bag via the zipper, so please check this out if you want your review to be truly comprehensive.
I also doubt that a 15" would fit in the laptop compartment of the 350AW. You would need to have a thin and light 15" like a macbook or dell XPS to fit into the laptop compartment of the 450AW and that would still be a tight fit, and that bag is bigger than the 350AW. Anyway, Lowepro doesn't claim a 15" will fit there so just take their word for it.
Hey buddy! I read a lot of reviews, the 15" MBP will most likely not fit xD I shoulda tested that out in the video, would have really helped a lot of people out!!
Hello. What is that accesory that appears around @8:47 that allows you to clip your camera to the belt ? I've been searching for quite some time a sollution for carrying my DSLR when riding my bicycle and that clip-on thing looks like it would work well.
it's from Peak Design :)
@2:57 You should show the rain cover from the side to realize it doesn't cover the main zipper super well since the backpack straps are between the body and said main zipper. Its a design flaw that stopped me from upgrading from the previous bp 350 version.
For anyone who owns this 350 bag, can you safely strap a full-size tripod to this and not just a toy one? Other than that one question I had, it was a solid review! Thanks!!
I have the AW450. After going through dozens of camera bags and cases, this one certainly fits my needs. I also love how inconspicuous it looks. It doesn't scream camera bag like others. I used a black sharpie and colored in the "Lowepro" log, so it's even more tactical!!! :)
+Benjamin Yanto Oh snap Ben!! That's a great idea to black it out! I might do that when I get home from my trip :) right now I have the large pouch blocking it for now haha thanks for the tip!!
does this backpack fit a 5d mk3 with the attached 24-70 2.8 in the quick access pocket, with a 70-200 2.8 is ii, 2 flashed 600RT and 2 extra primes? Would the 24-70 fit inside inserted in the width of the bag?
you'll need the 450 version of the bag
8:45... XD you killed me there! love, liked and subscribe!
Another banger of a vid.
Good job Mike 👍😁
+NickGivesLs Thanks Nick!! :):)
good review ! you think a moza air 2 will fit ?
thanks for the vid. I really hoped the 350 could carry a 15"laptop. The 450 is a bit too much of a chunky boy for me. You saved me a bit of research time.
I have the 350 older version and a I miss a quick access pocket for my wallet, passport, iphone (both pockets on the side are too small). Besides that it is an amazing backpack! Still deciding an upgrade between the 450 II or the Peak Design 30L.
Can someone please measure the laptop compartment depth? I have a slightly larger notebook that exceeds the "nominal" dimensions stated by Lowepro and I'm not sure whether it will fit. Thanks
Excellent review, very informative.
hey mate i just want to know that can somehow put my asus a15 tuf in the this bag pls reply its 15 inch and little thick
Nice video. I have the lowepro 250 AW II but it is a little to big for the Ryanair standards. I looking for the 350 AW II but i am not sure if it fits : 1)sony a7iii with kit lens 2) Zeiss 55 1.8 3) sony 90mm macro 4) dji gimbal rsc2 5) 2 small light 6) 13 inches laptop. Do you thing all this thing can fit in there ?
Great review, helpful info, and what an awesome idea using paper to insert the removable waist strap! 👍🏻
Hey Mike great review. I just purchased bag for a week trip. What brand of tripod are you using. I need a good compact tripod
Damn, this thing will be perfect for urban exploration movie making
I wonder if the AW II is worth $100 more since I see literally zero difference. Maybe a slight exterior change.
For strictly a camera bag the AWs seems to be the far better choice. For a hybrid travel/camera bag the PD seems to be pretty good but not great. I'd rather have a great camera bag first and foremost personally.
I think its mostly just a change in aesthetics :)
Did you ever try to fit the 15inch laptop?
am just a... "fffff..." love it!
Cool vid man, thanks!
Nice review pf the LowePro Protactic BP 350 AW II. 2 questions please...What's its size in Liters? And, have you any epereince with the similar Tenba Axis V2 20L Backpack? Just wondering which is the higher quality bag? Thanks!
i have the 450, i love everything apart from the quick access as I do travel to unsafe places sometimes, and I always worry people can just open your bag without you noticed, so I just put the rain proof cover over it.
Great point buddy! I think it is possible to put a little TSA lock to prevent people from opening the bag as well :)
just a question, the sling-move to open the side bag to access to the camera, is good as in the peak design?Thanks
Very informative. But could you let me know if this bag can hold professional DSLR with a vertical battery grip and accessible from side and top. Shall be very grateful if you could let me know as I am interested in buying 350 ii version.
I have the bag and came only to see, how you could use all the extra small bags and straps they give you. Also thanks for showing how to take out the strap. Really gets annoying when you only use the bag for a quick trip
Glad that helped Kevin! :)
So informative and complete. Thanks bro!
God review 👍🏻. Would it accommodate a Nikon d500 w 70/200 lens ? Thx
Hey man, just a question: can I move the dividers (orange and gray ones) as I want? Maybe you mentioned this but I missed it.
Do you think a 100-400 lens mounted on a DSLR would fit inside moving those dividers? Thank you a lot!
PS: great review!
Great review! Don't know if you still have this bag, but how much room is there in the upper portion of the bag (above the side access portion)?
Can it accomodate a professional dslr with vertical battery grip either at the top or side access.
Great review Mike. Thank you, helped me to decide.
Hi great video. thanks. Could you check the laptop size that will fit in this bag? Thanks
Got the 450AW2 and fully agree with your review !!
Congrats on getting the AW2!! I think they look a lot better than version 1 :)
great video! i just want to know what ae the differences from the older version. The II version it's a $100 more expensive and I would like to know why should I buy this instead of the older version. Thanks!!
Just got this bag! It's really nice!
Which one is heavier empty. Is it this lowepro aw 35 bag or the peak design everyday backpack 20?
Would like to know as well!
I don't know the exact weights, but at first try, they seem pretty similar when I put them on!
I just purchased the AW 450 (the first one not the 450 AW ii) and I can't wait for it to arrive!) I searched all over for the backpack that would meet my needs. I already have a Lowepro 28L for my everyday use and love the quality and comfort. Plus it is set up perfectly for everything I carry. Price was also a factor since I didn't;t want to pay $300-$500 for a backpack but also didn't want to get a cheap oner I would have to replace after a few months. I got mine from eBay NEW for $180.
that's a steal my dude, great choice! There's not much of a difference besides the aesthetics ;)
Let me know what the site is on the ebay deal. I was afraid to purchase because everyone screams knockoff on most ebay sites.
loving the videos .. fellow creator frm ndia, just found ur channel few dayss ago. i hv just got the nomatic travel bag mckinnon version and .. oh my oh my .. its so heavy. can’t use it as a everyday bag. was looking into a lighter more compact option fr everyday use .. liking the peak design and this lowerpro one .. but the tripod pockets on the sides seems too small, and i wonder if it can fit a peak design travel tripod ?
I GOT BOTH THE 350 AND 450 VERSION 1 I LOVE THESE BAGS!
YEAA!! 😀🔥🔥⚡
Hi friend, I just watched your video and already ordered the bag, what is your opinion about this bag after a while? still using it?
Awesome review, definitely considering buying this little beast. Will it fit a mavic 2 with smart controller along with the Sony a6400? Thanks
Hello Mike. Do you think this bag could fit Sony A7 + 28-70; 100-400; 50mm1.5 plus Mavic Pro and remote?
Won't fit all that - get the bigger version, the 450
Hi Mike, what is the quick connection clip where you connect your camera on the backpack and later in the video on the belt? I consider buying the 350 model. Thanks for the great video.
It's the peak design capture clip ;)
Thank you for a well done and informative video. Really helped me out in my decision. The velcro trick was killer!
Quick question: was the quick release holder the peak design v3?
Greetings from Italy.
What is the back zipper for? Can the laptop go there?
Very helpful video, thank you. What is that clip you use to attach your camera to the belt. Can you advise a product name or give an affiliate link? Cheers!
@Mike which is the difference between LowePro BP350 and Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20l? What you prefer and why? Thank you
hey buddy! I am still useing the lowepro 350 - love it because I don't need to carry any other cases (ie. for my headphones). The pads inside are configurable to whatever gear that I need.
However, if you're a student or using it for everyday kind of situation, the PD bag would work better because of the bigger spaces.