Lowepro

Lowepro Flipside 400 Camera Backpack

• Built-In All Weather Cover offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand
• Evenly distributes weight and provides exceptional comfort
• Offers easy access to gear, added security while wearing and provides quick access to cables, adaptors, water bottle

Product Description

This high-performance backpack is ideal for the serious enthusiast and professional photographer looking for all weather protection, superior comfort and extra security. The Flipside 400 AW uniquely offers a premium feature set including Lowepro's patented All Weather Cover, Hide Away Tripod holder and contoured shoulder strap with padded waist belt. The Flipside 400 AW back compartment entry offers easy access to gear and added security while wearing, perfect for the traveling photographer.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 18.1 x 11.9 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B004C52F98
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super nice all around camera [laptop] bag, October 30, 2008

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Pat the enthusiast (US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lowepro Flipside 400 AW Backpack (Black) (Electronics)

The Good:

*plenty of storage volume. I could fit a Nikon D80 plus 12-24 f/4, 24-70/2.8, 70-300VR, 18-200VR, SB-600 flash without problem. I can see one fitting a mounted 70-200 f/2.8VR or 300 f/4 without problem. I've also used the bag with a hood-on 24-70/2.8 mounted on a D700, plus a 70-300VR hood-on with room for another hood-on big lens.

*The two straps on the top side of the bag can hold a small jacket in place, the two side mesh pockets can fit sizable waterbottles, plus a tripod holder at the back : how much more do you wanna carry?

*All weather cover for adverse weather conditions.

*As a bonus, one CAN sqeeze a laptop in (I could fit a 14.1" wide screen thinkpad T61 with extended battery pack) after some valco re-configuration effort, while carrying a non-gripped body plus 4 lenses. You don't want to do it often but for air travel alone it is doable (not very comfortable for your back however).

*You can really tighen the waist strap on your body, flip the bag to your front side, and access the content without additional support for the bag. provides a secure platform for lens changes while on the go.

*the flipside design (camera compartment can only be opened from your back's side) is very secure. no by-stander can open your bag without going through you.

*the size is okay for air travel.

The bad?

*it is a bit too big/bulky for daily use. And on heavier loadings (10 pound total weight or more) the bag isn't all that comfortable when i first got it. it was a bit stiff all around. 2 months later and now it gets slightly better. but not at the comfort level of compurover that i tried.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bag for changing your set up on the move!, July 24, 2009

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A. Joshua Dritz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lowepro Flipside 400 AW Backpack (Pine Green) (Electronics)

I took this bag with me on a back packing trip in Moab, Utah. We had a base camp where we slept but we trecked the area daily to see what we could discover. Not knowing what to expect I was able to pack a D300, a 200-500mm f/5-6.3, a 55-200mm VR f/4-5.6, a 17-50mm f/2.8, a 90mm macro f/2.8, a tripod, and accessories. The great thing about this bag is that it made it very easy to change lenses on the move. Not knowing what we were going to walk up on I had the opportunity to shoot everything from my telephoto to macro. I simply took down the shoulder straps (while the bag is supported by the waist belt), and swung it around on my hips. The bag lays flat like a table supported by your mid section. Since the bag opens from the opposite side of most backpacks I was able to change my lenses as I walked. The bag stayed sturdy and made a great table to lay the camera on and switch out lenses. This was great because not everyone I was with was a photographer. I was able to change my set up, talk with my friends and keep up while getting my shots. Another great benefit to the camera compartment opening from the opposite side is that when you set your bag down, the ground touches the outside of the backpack. This helped prevent from dust getting into the camera compartment when opening it. This was an amazing bag to take when you want to bring a lot of equipment. The bag is sturdy enough to support a large amount of weight while still maintaining functionality. I was most impressed that the bag could lay flat like a table and still support all the equipment in the bag with out over extending from my waist. This is a very comfortable, functional and well designed bag.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good field backpack, December 3, 2008

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R. Petty - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lowepro Flipside 400 AW Backpack (Pine Green) (Electronics)

I shoot a Canon 40D and carry a 400mm f5.6, 17-40mm f4.0, 50mm f1.8 with accessories and various gadgets. The pack rides well and I have hiked for hours and it still feels comfortable. The weather cover works very well as I have been caught out in the rain and had to deploy. I did have to remove the tripod and carry seperately in order to cover the pack. That is the only reason I did not rate 5 star.
I do like the ability to keep the pack attached with the waist strap and rotate to access the camera storage area. All in all a good pack for camera gear in the field or around town if you need to carry more than camera and one lens.

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