Fifty-Fifty Backpacks

Lowepro DSLR Video Pack 350AW

Key Specs

• Street price: £69
• Interior Size: 26x14x22.5cm
• Exterior Size: 35x25x49cm
• Laptop compartment: Yes
• Weight: 1.8kg 
• Weight: 1.5kg

Lowepro's DSLR Video Pack is a great example of a fifty-fifty backpack that provides an equal amount of space for carrying camera kit and everyday essentials. Within the top compartment you'll find a handy pouch for storing chargers and cables, as well as smaller pockets and a transparent sleeve for storing business cards.

The laptop section is designed to hold a 17in model and the lower camera compartment offers masses of space to store kit. We had no difficulties accommodating a semi-pro D-SLR (with grip) and standard telephoto attached.

The deep compartment also gave us plenty of room to fit 70-200mm f/2.8 and 105mm f/2.8 lenses and flashgun alongside. Thick internal dividers offer strong levels of protection and for those who'd like the support for carrying a tripod there's a hideaway sleeve and securing buckle on the side that doesn't impede access.

Swing the pack off to your left shoulder and it's possible to gain access to kit in a matter of seconds - great for any spur-of-the-moment shots. Waist straps and chest straps are both featured and the AW initials in the product name is the tell-tale sign that it's also supplied with an all-weather cover that is permanently secured to prevent it being lost.