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Lowepro
Off Road Beltpack: ideal for one DSLR body and 1-2 larger lenses
or 3-4 primes. The Off Road is good for photojournalism, traveling, or
hiking.
The additional zoom lenses can be carried with the removable
SlipLock cases on either side of the main compartment. If you are
traveling light, you can take them off and just use the main
compartment. Each SlipLock case will also hold either a water bottle
or snacks, a convenient feature for an off-road experience.
If the supplied SlipLock cases aren't the right size for your lenses,
Lowepro makes about 30 different cases which can be looped on to the
beltpack and compression-strapped to the main compartment.
My Experience
I tested the bag on a cycling trip in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The bag
held a Sony A100 with a 16-80mm lens attached and a 35/1.4 lens in one
of the SlipLock cases and a water bottle in the other. I also stashed
some additional CF cards in the front pocket, as well as an extra
battery. The terrain was rocky and bumpy, yet the Sony A100 was secure
in the bag and protected from the elements. I had rearranged the
adjustable dividers so the camera fit better. When something
interesting caught my eye, it was relatively easy to reach behind and
open the bag to grab the Sony A100. It was simple to change lenses
without being hindered by a shoulder bag or backpack.
When hiking or traveling, it may not be so comfortable to fill the Off
Road bag to capacity, as this puts a lot of weight on your hips. Also,
I found I had to occasionally cinch the waistbelt tighter to prevent
too much bouncing of the heavier bag while walking or biking. In this
case, the shoulder strap comes in handy. You can have the bag strapped
around your waist, as well as cross-supported over your shoulder.
Specifications
Capacity: one SLR with 3-4 extra lenses
Main compartment size: 8 x 4.5
x 8 in. / 20.5 x 11.5 x 20.5 cm (W x D x H)
SlipLock Case dimensions: 3.25 x 7.75 in. / 8.5 x 19.5 cm (D x H)
Fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop
Special Features
padded camera compartment with adjustable, padded dividers
shock-absorbing, closed-cell foam
two removable, SlipLock lens cases with compression straps
