Lowepro SuperTrekker AW II
Where to start with kit bags? There are just so many out there to choose from, however, one company that has consistently managed to be on top of its game is Lowepro.
The Supertrekker is one tough bag, with room enough for most of my camera kit, including a 500mm prime lens attached to a camera body, but for all its size, it is super comfy to wear. It’s light for a start, so you’re not carrying half the weight in the bag itself. The shoulder straps and waist-band are beautifully designed to adapt to any body shape or form. As on all Lowepro bags, the zips are top quality and on the Supertrekker the main zip is protected with a weather shield so that it can withstand quite heavy showers. Inside, the padding is more than adequate, with enough Velcro separators to accommodate just about any configuration of gear. And the grey internal colouring makes it easy to spot little black bits of camera kit which might rattle at the bottom of the bag.
I take mine abroad a great deal, so it’s important that it can travel easily on airline baggage handling systems. With this in mind, the Supertrekker has an integral cover for the rucksack straps to prevent them getting snagged on carousels. Add to this the tough webbing round the sides which allows you to add side pouches of your choice, a well designed tripod pouch and straps, and even a day sack thrown in. This makes for a very robust and versatile carrying system.
I have been using Lowepro products for 20 years. They might appear a little expensive when you first buy them, but they are vitually indistructable, incredibly hardwearing and provide fantastic protection for your gear in all weathers. Combine that with incredible customer service (only a phone call away), and an amazing range of products, what more can you ask for!
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Due to my slowly expanding gear I've recently upgraded my Lowepro Primus rucksack to the Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II. I bought it secondhand from a rather well known online auction site for £90 (£219 new where still available!!) It's a little smaller than the SuperTrekker AW II, and PhotoTrekker AW II, but has all the same features (with the exception of the integeral cover for the rucksack straps), but is plenty big enough for my needs at this time and with some room to grow!! Unsuprisingly, I am thrilled with it, and at that price how could I possibly complain!!!
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