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This gray Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II Backpack is a rugged bag with a floating lid that features a large stash pocket for enhanced capacity and is designed to comfortably and securely carry your mobile photo studio while meeting the carry-on requirements for most international or US airlines. Its spacious main compartment features an adjustable partition system with 11 dividers that can hold a DSLR camera with a 400mm f/2.8 lens, a 300mm f/2.8 lens, two additional lenses, and two shoe mount flashes. Alternatively, the main compartment can be configured for a mirrorless camera with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, four additional lenses, and two shoe mount flashes. To enhance the ability to organize this backpack's contents, a Lowepro Gear Box equipment pouch is included. Cords, adapters, and other essentials for the devices carried by the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II can be inserted within the Gear Box, keeping them organized within the partition system or under the floating lid. This large-capacity Lowepro Gear Box can instead be used to accommodate a folding drone kit.

Complete access to the backpack's main compartment is provided by a front-facing zippered panel with a 180° downward opening. Along the inside of the front panel that faces the main compartment are three zippered organizer pockets for portable batteries, memory cards, hard drives, or other small electronics. The outside of the front panel also unzips to reveal a pocket for a 15" laptop. Positioned above the backpack's base, the laptop pocket helps minimize the effect of any bumps or shocks.

The exterior front panel has dual compression straps with convenient side-release buckles that allow a tripod, monopod, trekking pole, or folded apparel to be fastened against the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II. It includes a stow-away cup to support the base of the tripod or monopod strapped along the front of the backpack. While both sides of the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II feature large, open side pockets, an additional pair of dual compression straps allow the pocket along the wearer's left to also accommodate a tripod, monopod, or trekking pole. Under the right side pocket, a zippered compartment for a two-liter hydration pack contains an exit for a sip tube behind the wearer's shoulder.

The Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II can be carried using its built-in haul handle or by its adjustable shoulder straps which can hold a camera, keeping it within easy reach. When traveling over difficult or uneven terrain, the backpack's waist belt transfers weight to the hips for additional comfort, while a built-in sternum strap buckles the shoulder straps together, further limiting unintentional shifting around the wearer. Zippered pockets along both sides of the backpack's waist belt provide secure on-the-go storage, and to help ensure that the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II meets the carry-on requirements for most international and US airlines, the waist belt is detachable, as well as the floating lid which includes its own shoulder strap for use as a sling bag.

Featuring durable polyester and nylon construction, the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II is built to be weather resistant and includes a seam-sealed cover for use under heavy rain. When the rain cover is not in use, attachment webbings along the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II's sides and on the face of its front panel allow for pouches that use the Lowepro SlipLock Attachment System to connect to the backpack's surface.

Capacity

• Rugged backpack with floating lid designed to comfortably and securely carry a mobile photo studio while meeting the carry-on requirements for most international and US airlines
• Floating lid's large stash pocket provides enhanced capacity
• Spacious main compartment features an adjustable partition system with 11 dividers that can fit a DSLR camera with a 400mm f/2.8 lens, a 300mm f/2.8 lens, two additional lenses, and a two shoe mount flashes
• Alternatively, the main compartment can be configured for a mirrorless camera with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, four additional lenses, and two shoe mount flashes
• Dual-walled pocket dividers keep small accessories that require additional padding cushioned between their two walls
• Split-level divider allows items to be stacked on top of each other
• Included large-capacity Lowepro Gear Box keeps cords, adapters, and other essentials organized with the partition system or under the floating lid
• Large-capacity Lowepro Gear Box can instead be used to accommodate a folding drone kit
• Access to the main compartment is provided by a front-facing zippered panel with a 180° downward opening
• Inside lining of front panel that faces the partition system includes three zippered organizer pockets for portable batteries, memory cards, hard drives, or other small electronics
• Exterior front panel also unzips to reveal a pocket for a 15" laptop
• Dual compression straps with convenient side-release buckles allow a tripod, monopod, trekking pole, or folded apparel to be fastened against the backpack's front panel
• Stow-away cup supports the base of a larger tripod or monopod strapped along the front of the backpack
• Large, open pockets along the backpack's left and right sides
• Additional pair of dual compression straps allow the pocket along the wearer's left to also accommodate a tripod, monopod, or trekking pole
• Zippered pockets along both sides of the backpack's waist belt provide secure on-the-go storage
• Compartment for a two-liter hydration pack on the wearer's right side contains an exit for a sip tube behind the wearer's shoulder
• Attachment webbings along the backpack's sides and on the face of its front panel allow for pouches that use the Lowepro SlipLock Attachment System to connect

Fit and Handling

• Carry options include built-in haul handle and adjustable, padded shoulder straps
• Built-in sternum strap and waist belt help evenly distribute weight
• Rear panel provides lumbar support
• Waist belt is detachable for storage and transport
• Durable, weather-resistant nylon and polyester construction
• Seam-sealed cover for use under heavy rain

Carry/Transport OptionsBackpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Waist Belt

ColorBlack

Type of ClosureZipper

Laptop/Tablet CompartmentFits 15" Laptop

Interior TypeHook & Loop Dividers

Monopod/Tripod HolderYes

FeaturesAccessory Loops

Environmental

Water ResistanceRain Cover, Water Resistant (Material)

General

MaterialsExterior: Nylon
Interior: Nylon, Polyester

DimensionsExterior
20.08 x 13.78 x 9.45" / 51 x 35 x 24 cm
Interior
18.11 x 12.2 x 6.69" / 46 x 30.99 x 16.99 cm

Weight8.16 lb / 3.7 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight10.05 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)23.7 x 15.1 x 12.4"

• Rugged Multi-Configuration Backpack
• Carry-On Size for Most Airlines
• Spacious Main Compartment, Floating Lid
• Large Removable Equipment Pouch
• Holds 15" Laptop Computer
• Multiple Organizational Pockets
• Pocket for Hydration Pack with Sip Tube
• Camera-Compatible Backpack Straps
• Tripod Cup, Removable Waist Belt
• Weather-Resistant Design, Rain Cover

• Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II Backpack (Grey)
• 11 x Divider
• Gear Box Pouch
• Waist Belt
• Floating Lid