Re: New LowePro FastPacks
Well, here are my thoughts on it after using the Fastpack 200 on vacation and carrying around my gear for 10 days.
It is well made and protects everything inside realyl well. The bottom of the pack is rather stiff and not very pliable, more shell-like than a canvas backpack. This was only a problem when I needed to stow my pack at the amusement parks free lockers: it wouldnt crush down and fit int he small lockers. No big deal really.
I had packed a D300, sb-800, sc-29 flash cord, 50mm 1.8, 105mm vr 12-24mm and a 55-200mm vr. I was able to access all of my gear and change lenses without removing the pack completely from my shoulder. It works as advertised.
It was rather comfortable despite not having a wasit belt or a chest strap. The shoulder straps were padded and comfortable. The load is distributed low on the back. I spent up to 9-10 hours in each amusement park in Orlando carryign all of that gear without any back problems or any other issue. It worked well for the amount of gear that I had.
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