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BUYERS’ GUIDE TRAVEL BAGS
“The waist belt is detachable, while the shoulder straps can stowbehind the rear panel, to ensure the bagmeets airline carry-on requirements”
LOWEPRO PRO TREKKER BP 450 AW II £209/$250 lowepro.com
Manfrotto claims its large Pro Light Flexloader backpack is designed for the professional shooter on the go, as it holds two mirrorless cameras with attached lenses, up to four extra lenses, a folding drone, accessories, a laptop and lots of other small items. The exterior has fixings to add on a tripod, light stand or gimbal. That’s a lot of weight, so the bag is designed to be comfortable to wear, with a lot of padding, plus ergonomically designed shoulder and sternum straps. There are handles on the top and side to help you move it around when not being carried. It also comes with a rain cover to keep out the elements if you get stuck in a downpour. An adjustable padded waist belt prevents the bag from shifting about, keeping it close to your centre of gravity, for safety and comfort. MANFROTTO PRO LIGHT FLEXLOADER BACKPACK L £240/$329 manfrotto.com
The Manfrotto ProLight Reloader Tough-55 HighLid roller case is built to be airline carry-on legal. With internal dimensions of 26x17x50cm/10.2x6.7x19.7in, you can manage two mirrorless bodies, three lenses, a hard drive, spare batteries and radio mics. You can even fit a gimbal, small slider or monitor. The case can also carry a tripod using the included accessory strap, which mounts on the lid. The case’s lid locks open to prevent it falling or blowing closed, and its locks are big and strong. This is a solid product that can take plenty of punishment. The depth of this HighLid version is greater than the LowLid version by 3cm, but a cinema camera has to go in on its side. The inside is easy to modify, with some layout ideas for typical gear, including drones. Internal dividers are thick and attach securely. MANFROTTO PROLIGHT RELOADER TOUGH-55 HIGHLID £249/$330 manfrotto.com
The Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 450 AW II is a rugged backpack to carry one or two mirrorless cameras, including one with an attached 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It will also hold lots of additional lenses, a folding drone kit, tripod and laptop. Access to the backpack’s main compartment is provided by a front-facing zippered panel that opens downwards. The bag can be carried using its built-in handle, side handle or adjustable shoulder straps. A waist belt transfers weight to the hips, while a built-in sternum strap buckles the shoulder straps together, to stop the bag bouncing around. The belt is detachable, while the shoulder straps can stow behind the rear panel, to ensure the bag meets airline carry-on requirements. It comes with a built-in rain cover, as well as a water bottle pouch, accessory case, tripod cup and two cinch straps.
Pros: Ideal for outdoor use Cons: No wheels to take the strain
Pros: Top-quality dividers Cons: Heavy when packed full
Pros: Waterproof and rugged Cons: Can’t be used as a backpack
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