Lowepro Protactic BP 350 AW II - 6 Month Use Review
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
- In this video I review the Lowepro Protactic BP 350 AW II camera bag. After 6 months of regular use, I will let you know what I think. Hope you find it helpful, please like, comment and subscribe if you do. Hope to do another review in the next couple of weeks :)
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"Perfect for carryin' apples." Welp, I'm sold.
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just want to say I've been on CZcams for about 3 days looking at reviews and info on this bag as i was going to get the peak design one, this was a stellar review on this bag thank-you so much you covered everything i needed to know thanks so much
AHH thanks so much 👍👍👍 nice comment! I was thinking about getting the peak design one for a while, but to be honest, happy I got the low pro....
2.40am and I'm looking at bag reviews on the more popular channels, I came across this gem and my decision has been made. Thank you sir for the most realest review out there and good night lol
Thanks so much 😁
Great review. Love your style. Thank you for doing this.
Cheers Eric 👍
I love your review. I was initially skeptical that the apple would fit but you made me a believer! Thanks for making this review. It is one of my favorite reviews in CZcams.
Thanks JB 😂
Thanks for your amazing review Richard! I am especially glad you confirmed that this bag will fit under airplane seat. Thats why I am getting one in the first place.
No problems, thanks so much! There was at least 1inch space left when I put it under plan seat...so loads of room. I might upgrade to 450version in future (if I get much more gear), I would think that the 450 would also squeeze in under plan seat also, but it would be a tight fit 👍
Great review, right to the point! Lots of room for camera, an extra lens and bits and bobs. This bag rocks my boat!
Thanks so much
This review was very helpful. I bought the bag based on the review. 👍🏻
Thanks.
Cheers, hope the bag works out for you.....i still use mine all the time!
Thanks Richard! Great Review!
Cheers man👍
Very useful review, thank you.👍😊👍
Thanks for this video. I've put this bag in my wish list ... it's really a great camera bag ...
Thanks so much Riccardo👍👍
Cheers.. great review! Just need to pick one up now.
Order now.... should have it in time for Christmas 😜
Bloody good review m8. Thanks for making 👌
Thanks man...much appreciated 👍
Awesome Review Richard, I went out bought one !
Thanks Roy🤗
Just waiting for delivery and then had the "oh shit , have I bought the right bag?" - thanks for the review . It will suit my needs
😀 No need to panic, I'd say you will like it!
Hello Richard, I have been looking for a Backpack for a long time now. Watched loads and loads of reviews.
Nearly went for a Peak Design , so glad I found this review just in 'the nick of time'
This bag provides so much more and for a better price.
Based on your review ordered this one and now have it,
Excellent Review , looking out for more reviews from your self.
Kindest Regards Stephen Fox .
Thanks Stephen, it's a great bag, must say I'm really happy with it. I was thinking about the peak design one also...all the reviews rave about it, but don't think it looks very easy to access all your gear, plus it is overpriced in my opinion.👍
Great review. Fun and informative. Got here through your instagram account. Only issue I had with the review is that you called yourself an "amateur photographer" at the beginning. There's nothing amateur about your photos on instagram man. They're beautiful. Looking forward to future reviews. Keep it up.
AHH cheers John glad you thought it was good 👍👍👍👍
I was looking to pick up this bag but wasn’t sure about the size but who doesn’t need a bag that fits apples, sold!
Glad to be of help 👍
I have the 450 aw11 sooooo much space but it is heavy especially when fully loaded and not as comfortable as I though it would be but does the job I need it too and it all feels nice and safe.
Review we all needed ❤️ I laughed along 👍 spot on pal
And from Dublin too? I'll buy the bag and we can go shoot together and showcase the almighty power of Lowepro bag
@@thomashorvat9730 cheers Thomas. Small world ehh 😜
@@richardlynam2007 definitely 😁 bag is on the way btw 💪
@@thomashorvat9730 good stuff....it's a class bag!!
@@richardlynam2007 by all I've seen this is more or less 85% of what I wanted in a bag, just a tad bigger and no side pockets would be better but I'm totally happy with it as is 👍
Cracking review pal. Just starting out so this is the perfect size. Looks great too. Sold! Keep up the good work mate. New subscriber 👍🏻
Cheers Jon, it's a great bag and was perfect for starting for me....just got another lens today....so it's starting to get full now...I might go for the 450 version next, but reckon I will still use the 350 for day trips.👍
Nice one. What did you go for? Haha yeah maybe time for the upgrade! Yeah looks perfect for day trips with less gear.
@@JonMurray got the new tamron 70 - 180...have 3 other lenses (not buying any more for a while), bloody expensive fecking hobby! 😋
Richard Lynam nice one! How are you finding it? I really want a 70-200 but like you say, feckin expensive hahaha! 😄
Great review. Keep up the good work
Thanks so much
Very helpful...I've been looking for review s...on camera bags...Thanks 👍👍
Haha, thanks... funny you have the same surname as me... what a coincidence 🤯😋
Only one problem....wouldn't be very safe getting in and out of a tractor...🤣🤣🤣🤣...you'd get hung up...
@@richellalynam552 I'll have to find a tractor bag to review...you got one?
Thanks. A really helpful review 👏
Thanks so much...sorry for late response !
Thanks very much. Best review I found on utube and on the basis of it have just put an order in for one that by the magic of on-line shopping should be here tomorrow for me to play with 👍
Cheers...hope you liked the bag!
@@richardlynam2007 I do, great bag 👍
Just picked one up on EBay £85. Unused thanks for the review bag looks perfect for a mirrorless setup.
So sorry for late reply....only seeing some of these comments now (dont know why!). Thanks for the feedback!
I love this review. Hilarious too!
Thanks so much👍
For what it’s worth, I think their design team accepted that some part of a bag gets dirty when it’s put down, and they gave this one rear access, intending it to be thrown off your back onto its front on the ground but providing full access, and keeping the straps clean. Whereas their ProTrekker is more urban, has front access, and is intended to stand upright.
So true
Hello. What camera and lens did you use for the first 14 seconds, please ? Thank you.
Hi, I use the Sony a7iii. The lens was Tamron 17 to 28mm f2.8.
Thanks, very halpful
It looks much too big for mirrorless. Are there any smaller versions with a shallower camera compartment?
Lowepro do great bags but they’re built for DSLRs.
My main concern was being able to fly with it and put it under the seat in front which you answered that straight away. Just bought it for 159 GDP with a free Joby Gorilla pod 3K on Wex.
Thanks for the feedback...hope the bag worked out for you!
I wonder how many apples this bag can hold in general.
Hey man, great video! Do you think i could fit a dji rsc2 in there?
So sorry for late reply....only seeing some of these comments now (dont know why!). I'm not sure if the dji rsc2 fits inside, sure by now you might be able to tell me :)
Excellent, thanks
Thanks Henry 👍
Nice video informative
Thanks 👍
Fantastic review, nice and precise, what I was looking for 👍🏻
Would Canon 100-400 mm lens fit, along with 14-35 mm and 24-105 mm?
Thanks. I can get a Tamron 17 -28, 28-75 , 70-180 & 85prime + body in it, but this leaves no room for anything else and is not ideal (I since bought bigger version of bag, which is better if you want to store 4 lenses). I would imagine your 3 lenses would fit, but I think they are all pretty large (I guess), so not much room after that.
Richard Lynam thanks for quick response, appreciate it. Is it 450? Are you planning to review that soon?
100-400 mm is quite big and heavy lens, well most on Canon lens are for that matter.
@@babahimachali yip I got the 450, it's a great bag, stores absolutely loads!. But it is a good bit bigger and heavier. Since I posted first video, I've gotten more lenses and stuff (you know what it's like!), So I use the big bag for keeping everything in and for long trips away. But if I am bringing camera bag local, the 350 is still my go-to bag. I will review 450, but it might be a little while as it takes me bloody ages to get the time to make these vids 😜
Richard Lynam appreciate quick response. I guess I am too going for 450 😀 as planning to add gears over the time so better to invest in something good now.
Richard Lynam I forgot to ask, I saw couple of reviews that 450 bag depth is more than 350 and people has some concerns. Is there any issue with camera, lens etc. moving around while carrying bag or they stay secured?
Not only a nice review, but also a stellar accent.
On a light note, You sir should audition for Guy Ritchie.
“Eh, somebody with stick fingers was touching my bits and bobs through the side pocket, so I grabbed both his handles and you know, eh.”
😂 cheers...I've been working on that accent for years 👍
great review. Next time try to lock the focus so its easier on the eyes :) At least now I know I need a bigger one...
Cheers... thanks for tip... will try that as soon as I get a chance to make another 👍 hopefully soon.
How about a rain fly, that covers the pack, and all the gear you have strapped to it?
There is a rain fly hidden in the bottom that pulls up and covers the whole bag.
I take off the pull tabs from the zippers and thread a piece of coathanger wire through the loops to lock the zippers together. Im not a fan of side openings either. I have Lynam relatives is Skerries!
Thanks for the tip, Skerries not to far away from me. I have some relatives there but their not on the Lynam side 👍
Stop the backpack from falling over is easy. The raincover needs to be put as far in the back as you can. And your lenses need to be with the front of the lenses to the opening. My backpack stays up when it's on the grond, even in a forrest.
Sound..good to know...I will be trying that.👍
I just use the mounted tripod to balance the backpack.
Thanks for sharing
Cheers 👍
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Hi Richard lynam
Can this lowepro 350aw ii put the mirrorless camera body attach with battery grip
So sorry for late reply....only seeing some of these comments now (dont know why!). I dont have the camera grip, so cant be sure.
Do you think its possible to fit a 16 inch MacBook Pro in the laptop compartment?
I would like to have to confirmation also! Some salers on amazon confirmed it but they are still salers...
Laptop section is 35cm deep (just under 14") and approx 10" wide...no way a 16" will fit into it, would have to go with its big brother the 450
it is just a bit hard in the back side, in the lower back zone
Can this bag fit an Asus Zephyrus G14 which is a 14inch laptop but they are pretty thin
Laptop section is 35cm deep (just under 14") and approx 10" wide....better late than never :)
Can this camera backpack fit the camera body attached with battery grip
Sorry don't use a battery pack. There seems to be lots of room when camera body is put in top of bag (about 1.5" min below base of camera). It might be a squeeze as those battery packs seem big
Richard Lynam I meant the full frame mirrorless body like canon eos r and Sony a7 series
@@jamescarlos8642 I use Sony a7iii and it fits in no problems with smallrig half cage attached...so not sure how much bigger battery grip is
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
35cm deep (just under 14") and approx 10" wide....better late than never :)
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Cheers Cormac, what will I do next?
Do a review on one of your cameras 📷 or your phone
I have a dollop of bags , the 350 and 450 , are decent , the 450 protactic i bought for a bigger lens system , but the partitions are flimsy , lucky i had a temba axis for the thicker tiugher partitions to keep its integrity
What's your favourite bag?
@@richardlynam2007temba axis 24l is awesome , similar to this but the extra pockets on the back holds a 150mm filter kit /ghillie suit ,etc opens up same as pro tactic ,but nothing puts pressure on the gear inside (as the pocket is on the opposite side ,(dont get me wrong the pro tactic is a good tough bag ,) iv dragged a 350 around through hell and high water , hence buying the 450 to , BUT for using filtersi needed extra space for them AND the nikon trilogy of fast lenses , the temba bags do it . And them dividers in temba bags , super stiff and padded , the axis 34 is huuuge , 24 is similar to the 450, maybe bit larger , holds 2 gripped d850s with full L brackets , a 200-500 f5.6 and either 70-200 2.8 or 24-70 2.8. -the pro tactic will stand up if you move the rain cover around in the base , good luck buddy
Would it be safe to carry this bag in Ballymun?
Safe as houses!
Can you fit a 14" laptop there somehow?
Well the 350 aw has a laptop compartment in the sleeve that is rated for a 13" laptop (which would easily fit in). It is well padded. If it is a thin 14", I would say it would fit also, but might be worth checking that in a store first or going for the 450aw which can hold a 15" laptop.
How tall are you? why the 350 looks small to you?
I'm 6ft....its pretty compact....I have the larger 450, but to tell you the truth, the 350 is my goto bag
One thing, the molle is not mil spec. It’s lowepro’s own design. So it may not properly fit all molle attachments. Like bruh why lowepro just why
04:30 I have got the same bag but had no idea that I can moove it 😱😱😱😱
It doesn't look like there is plenty of "personal storage" space. You guys don't carry some extra non-camera related gear with you? (headphones, spare tshirt/socks, chargers when traveling? That stuff needs to be easily accessible)
I use the 450 II and I keep my personal stuff in the top compartment and inside the smaller pockets on the sides. I agree that the layout is not optimal for mixed use, but it can be done. Optimally, I would use a normal camera bag (not backpack) in conjunction with a general purpose backpack or luggage with easy access (like the Samsonite Prodigy). Otherwise, it is still a nice backpack if you have to do some trekking, because you can attach a lot of things using the SlipLock system. And if you think about it, keeping your stuff in modular bags makes it easier to manage your inventory anyway.
Also, being smart and downsizing your electronics can be a great way of expanding your carrying options. You can pack a very small 65W USB-C charger (like the Baseus GaN2 Lite), a slim 10k mAh powerbank, very compact BT headphones (e.g. Bose QC45), and you'd be surprised how much utility you can pack in a single bag.
Yip not much storage inside for jackets etc.....you could attach extra gear to the outside of the bag if needed!
Perhaps a bit small if I need a DJI drone, mobile phone, head phone, plus a few batteries.
Might only fit camera body and 1 lens (maybe 2 small ones), if you wanted to carry the rest of that gear.
Can it hold a 15inch laptop inside it ...?
So sorry for late reply....only seeing some of these comments now (dont know why!). Laptop section is 35cm deep (just under 14") and approx 10" wide
You should name it Richard reviews
Someone else already has that channel name... might still do it
hate chest straps , and waist straps .. i spose itl fasten behind the pack , with it opening ass about face
So sorry for late reply....only seeing some of these comments now (don’t know why!). Hope you found a solution to your phobia of waist and chest straps :)
6 month review and you didn't know it had a bottom handle?...ok
sticky fingered people in town 😁😁😁😁 remove your camera 😀😀😀 remove sticky fingers , the worlds gone soft
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