Lowepro CompuRover AW Camera Bag (Black) by Lowepro
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Digital camera reviews of Lowepro CompuRover AW Camera Bag (Black)
Digital camera Review: Lowepro CompuRover AW Backpack
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this bag after looking at the KATA, Tenbo, Tamrac, and Crumpler back packs. I like this bag because it holds my laptop, files(landscape), cords, Zune, DVDs, Canon 350D, 430 EX flash, and 4 lenses without issue. I REALLY like the bag becasue it will fit (fully loaded) under the seat of the CRJ jets. I've had no issues with US airport security. It is a good solid bag and I like it. I'm 6'1" so the fully loaded weight (35 lbs) doesn't bother me, but it might bother some. I plan on taking this bag to Europe in the next few weeks. I would buy it again and recomend it.
Digital camera Review: Probably the last camera bag you'll need to buy
Summary: 5 Stars
My favourite camera bag of all time has been the Lowepro Rover, which I've used for many years but (a) doesn't have a AW cover, and (b) is too small for camera gear and a laptop.
I've spent some time in my quest for the perfect bag, although most have ended up having an outing or two and then being relegated to storage duties. I still really like the Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black) but it's just too big unless you need to transport tons of gear. The Lowepro DryZone 200 Camera Backpack (Yellow) is a great bag for harsh conditions (including sea swims) but isn't very practical for day to day use.
The CompuRover AW has ended that search.
It has everything my old Rover does: a good sized compartment for cameras and bodies, and a general compartment for additional gear. For example, in the bottom compartment (with some room to spare) I have:
* Canon 1Ds Mk 3 body
* Canon 24-70 2.8L lens
* Canon 16-35 2.8L lens
* Canon 580EX II flash
* Wolverine 250GB portable HDD
* CF card holders, flash head cover, polariser
While the top compartment doesn't seem as big as for the original Rover, I can still fit a Canon 70-200 2.8L lens, sunglasses, a good sized paperback, power cables, and other odds and ends in there.
One of the big plusses for me is the dedicated zippered laptop compartment, which sits at the rear of the bag (the side which is against your back when you have it on). It's very roomy and could probably fit a 17" laptop. You don't feel the laptop when you're wearing the bag.
Overall, this bag design is very solid and well thought through: it's kept the really useful features from the original Rover and added some useful touches. I love the little zipped side pockets, which are useful for adapters, lens cleaner, iPods, etc. The standard Lowpro tripod system works well, although the bungie cords have a tendancy to snag on hooks, etc. The shoulder and waist straps have been bulked up, making them even more comfortable to wear.
I have three (minor) complaints I have about this bag: First, the side mesh pockets aren't very deep and I kept expecting to lose anything I put in there (the original bag's pockets were much more substantial). Second, the bottom compartment zipper opens across and then diagonally down (compared to straight across for the original Rover). The whole compartment then "hinges" out. This makes opening and closing a little fiddly. Finally, there a few smaller pockets in the top compartment for accessories but I found them too small to be really useful.
Do yourself a favour and go out and buy this bag: it'll probably be the last camera bag you guy (until the next revision of the Rover of course!).
Digital camera Review: Spacious!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been looking for a new camera bag ever since I purchase my new Toshiba notebook. I wanted to be able to carry all of my gear in one system. This bag is just like the other say 'BIG'. But in my opinion it is not too big for its purpose. I am able to fit all three of my cameras (Nikon L2, HP 945. Olympus E-500), as well as my notebook, external hard drive, and all of the accessories they need and still have room let over for other things. When it is all loaded up, this bag is heavy, but the suspension strap make carry a breeze. I like having all the weight in on area rather than all over.Digital camera Review: This is a decent BIG bag, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
Yes, this is a decent big bag, but in use it's just awkward. The lower portion, when fully loaded with my equipment, is difficult to open, close and just plain operate. As I am now searching for another bag, I realize I need to see the bag in person before purchasing it.Digital camera Review: Tries to do everything
Summary: 4 Stars
It tries to be an everything bag. The access to your gear is very awkward and the pockets on the upper side, fit a cell phone and that's about it. The storage up top could fit a lite jacket but I throw my flash and misc gear in there. I don't have the laptop version can't say anything there.
I hoped when I bought it this would be the end all of multibag usage. Now it's just another bag in the arsenal.
Is it a good bag? Yes. Will it be everything you ever wanted in a photo bag. No.