Lowepro Orion Trekker II Camera Backpack (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 13 x 7.9 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000817RCA
• Item model number: 34706
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Lowepro Orion Trekker II Camera Backpack is the popular day pack that has been updated and re-designed for digital photographers. The perfect companion for day hikes, this pack has two compartments that can snugly and conveniently carry all of your camera gear as well as snacks, clothing, or personal items. The roomy upper compartment has a generous mesh pocket, two digital memory pockets, a large zipper pocket that's perfect for holding an MP3, mini disk, or CD player, and a headphone cable port that lets you listen to music while you're on the go. The lower compartment features a removable insert made of high-density, closed-cell foam with movable padded dividers and soft, brushed-tricot lining to protect delicate LCD screens from scratches and dust. The padded, contoured shoulder harness with SlipLock attachment loops, detachable waist belt and mesh-covered back pad provide a comfortable fit even on long treks. This pack also includes several accessory pockets, Hypalon attachment loops, and an adjustable sternum strap.

Product Description

Lowepro's original favorite has been updated with new aesthetics and some great new designed-for-digital features. Still the perfect companion for day hikes, it has two compartments that easily carry camera gear plus snacks, clothing or personal items. The roomy upper compartment has a generous mesh pocket, 2 digital memory pockets, a large zipper pocket that's perfect for holding an MP3, Mini Disk or CD player and a headphone cable port that let's you listen to music while you're on the go. The lower compartment has a removable insert made of high-density, closed-cell foam with movable padded dividers and soft, brushed-tricot lining to protect delicate LCD screens from scratches and dust. The padded contoured shoulder harness with SlipLock attachment loops, detachable waistbelt and mesh-covered back pad provide a comfortable fit even on long treks. This pack also includes lots of accessory pockets, Hypalon attachment loops and an adjustable sternum strap.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Met My Needs Perfectly, January 29, 2006

By	Eliza (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

I use this camera backpack to transport my Canon EOS 20D when I fly or go hiking. The bottom section carries my camera and four lenses or three lenses and the speedlight 420EX flash. The compartments are deep enough to accomodate a 75-300mm zoom lens. I usually load my camera with no lens attached into the bag face up and in my bag there is still plenty of room for four lenses in the four compartments surrounding the middle compartment. I have flown a few times and the camera bag has been treated less than as gently as I would prefer by security tossing it back in the pick up bin after inspecting it and by fellow travelers trying to make room in the overhead compartment for their belongings. So far the bag has protected my equipment well from any damage. When I have wanted to carry more at times I have transported the camera with a lens on it stored face up with lens pointing to top of bag and I had room in the four surrounding compartments for lenses or other accessories. I definetly would not recommend doing this when flying though and I have to admit that when it comes to luggage I am one to cram as much as I can into any given space. Others may not feel comfortable with such an approach with their equipment. I have had the bag a year though and thus far the bag has accomodated my cramming magnificently and my equipment has been fine.

Another thing I like about the bag is its overall design in terms of storage capacity and function. I have been able to carry lunch with a bottle of water and maps or guide books in the top portion. Prospective buyers should know though that the top storage space is not huge. Think those insulated nylon lunch totes rather than typical backpack in terms of available space. There are also side zipper pockets on the top that in my setup accomodate two spare batteries on one side and a battery recharger on the other. The interior main compartment has some smaller zippered pockets and a netted pouch. In mine I store lens cleaning supplies in the netted pouch and filters in the top gray zippered pocket. Also, this bag has been very comfortable to hike with as the straps are padded and its size is just right for me but I'm 5'6'', my husband who is 6'1'' says he wishes it were a tad bigger. The design of the bag is also tasteful and not attention grabbing which is a consideration when traveling. I also like the mp3 player/media port in the top of the bag when I'm flying.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice style but...too small, NOT Weather Proof!!!!!, February 7, 2006

By	JCP (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

The Good: Compact, great shoulder and back padding and mesh. Easy access compartments. Carries very comfortable even when heavy.
The Bad: Warning, this pack is not even water resistant. It leaks like a sieve! My D70, lenes and flash were almost ruined from rain leaking in. Not what I expected from Lowe. None of my other Lowe stuff leaks, ever. Beware! A good fair weather pack though. I chose it because of it's compact size. It's really too small. I wanted to carry a D SLR, 2 lenses and a flash, plus a small jacket and snacks. It's really too small for all that. Perhaps an AW Lowe pack would have been best.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good pack, but only in nice weather, April 14, 2006

By	Jason M. Novak "web developer" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like this pack. It's roomy enough for a camera, extra lens, flash, some rolls of film and, if you're day-tripping, some small food and beverage items. It's comfortable, and a lot more comfortable than my old-school camera bag.

One caveat, though: you should know that this back provides no protection from rain. If you get caught in a downpour, run for cover, kids. I swear this thing attracts rain. Seriously, the padding that makes it comfortable to wear and the nylon that helps it breathe pretty much act like a giant sponge. Consider yourself warned. Otherwise, it would be an excellent product.