Lowepro Pro-Trekker BP 550AW II - Features & impressions

This isn't a sponsored video or any connection to Lowepro Bags at the making of this video, I purchased this bag with my own money with no special discounts. I wanted to make a video going over the bag in case you're looking at buying this bag for yourself, the Pro-Trekker series are always built very tough and can tackle challenging conditions.
If you have any questions about the bag or would like to know anything else which I didn't go into much detail on in this video, be sure to leave a comment down below in the comments section.
I was having audio issues with it clipping, I did redo this video again as the first one was really bad. The replacement camera I was using I found it to be really sensitive when using external mics, I had it setup to automatically control the audio levels and it still wasn't great. I couldn't find my windshield for the mic otherwise I would have used that to dampen the sound a bit more. I have done quite a bit to pull down the audio as it was worse than this before, just know I am going to keep an eye on this more in future videos with this camera. Please don't let it stop you from viewing this in-depth video on the bag.
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[@melscreativelens]

Great review and it looks like a quality bag, useful design for photographers travelling. It looks well put together and not bulky like many bags 😊

[@marcstaples9930]

Nice review. Looks like a great bag with some good ideas for space usage. I like the idea of the tripod on the side or at the bag and also being carryon approved. What do you think about the bag opening only from the front side, which means you have to put it down on its carrying straps which could be a problem on beaches or wet or muddy areas. Is this a problem?

[@SimonPhillipsPhoto]

It really is a clever use of the space with the bag, since I have used it in the field since making this video it would be nice to be able to close the laptop sleeve because when you're on sand for instance it and scoop it up and gradually build up in that. With the way the bag opens up and you having to put the harness side on the ground it hasn't been a issue for me, the materials used don't attract the dirt like some of the other bags out there. A quick pat down and you're ready to go, with the bag when it is raining I haven't experienced that use yet. You could use the built in rain cover I guess to keep the harness off of the mud.