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Written on the 2011-01-09

rating of 5.0

Love this bag. I use this bag on all my trips around town or local day hikes. I also used it on a longer day hike in Utah this past Fall, worked great. Tripod straps underneath with raingear. I own a Canon Powershot 30SXIS and it fits in the center just fine. This bag would be small for a DSLR. I've owned Lowepro products for over ten years and this one works great.
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Written on the 2010-11-26

rating of 5.0

Grabbed this beltpack before a trip to Disney World. Fit my T2i w/ kit lens and another zoom, plus squeezed in a point and shoot for my wife to use. Was a bit of a squeeze, but I'm sure the Inverse 200 would be better if you need that much more room. The bag cinched up well even with water bottles in the two side pouches. The rain cover was great to have when the Florida skies weren't cooperating with our vacation. Main compartment was fairly easy to access while wearing and the detachable shoulder strap was great for the transitions to and from rides.
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Written on the 2010-08-29

rating of 4.0

I got it mainly for carrying a 5DMk2 on a mtn bike. It works OK but the balance point with the belt attachment seems a little low or strange, takes some getting used to. The Lowepro Off Trail 1 feels better but the 5D is just too big to fit in it. Also the side attachment of the top cover requires running zipper around the back of the bag which can be hard to do at times.
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Written on the 2010-08-21

rating of 4.0

First off, ignore the reviews where "it was too small" or "did not fit." If you were fat, would you rate a small shirt as being 1 star? <br />I looked at similar bags made my mountaineer and clik elite. I tried packing my D300 with a 70-300mm and an additional lens. None of these bags will handle a medium size camera with a larger zoom face down. This bag will allow you to carry these items if you reconfigure the arrangement. That is the tradeoff if you do not want a large bag. <br />The shoulder strap was comfortable and the waistpack worked pretty well - these were my criteria. I used the attached rain pouch the first day. I also was able to carry a monopod at the bottom and store a water bottle. There was room for a few other small items. This bag met my criteria well. <br />A few issues: When you have the shoulder strap and waistpack attached it is hard to swing the bag around and quickly grab what you need. This is expected. Second, the waistpack does not mold to your body when filled- a minor issue. If you want something bigger, look at the 200 version or the mountaineer. For the price and size, this does the job.
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Written on the 2010-08-15

rating of 3.0

Good bag. Not much to say yet.
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Written on the 2010-07-28

rating of 2.0

I ordred this to try to carry a large DSLR and a lens or flash in a way that would spare my back compared to a backpack or shoulder strap bag. It sounded great and empty it fit great.<br /><br />But when conservatively loaded it tried to twist around its belt and the bottom of the pack dug into my back in a most uncomfortable way. The bag seems to be mounted too high on the belt and since the usual camera loading is with the lens down and the body on top, it ends up top heavy to boot. <br /><br />Very well made but the design seems to have been for looks instead of function, at least according to my back.
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Written on the 2010-07-22

rating of 4.0

I do like this bag a lot and, as in case of all Lowepro products that I have ever owned, I am very pleased with the quality of this bag. It is very spacious - in the main compartment it can fit my Nikon D40 with a lens attached plus two extra lenses (in my case regular set would include: 18-55mm, 10-20mm and 55-200mm), and the outside pockets still have then enough spice for a bottle or two of water! <br /> <br />It feels pretty comfortable to be worn around the waist, either in front or back, but I think it would feel to heavy to wear it only using the shoulder strap. Also, keep in mind that it is pretty bulky and in many ways I think it looks ridiculous on a such small girl like me... <br />
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Written on the 2010-06-10

rating of 4.0

My camera(cannon eos) fits this bag with ease, also the extra lens fits with room too spare. I can also fit extra accessories in and some personal items . I like that the bag doesn't identify that there are camera products inside so it looks like a fancy fanny pack, discouraging thieves.also has enclosed rain protection -just in case
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Written on the 2010-06-09

rating of 5.0

I've found this bag to be an excellent one for the following reasons: <br />1) It's like a Japanese car -- it looks relatively small on the outside, but it is big on the inside. <br />2) It is well padded, yet rigid enough to protect my gear <br />3) It fits my camera w/ lens + 2 more lenses + small accessories + tripod + water bottle + memory cards (dedicated slots). The design is well thought out, and no space is wasted. <br />4) Been in a couple of rainstorms with this -- the rain cover has always kept everything inside dry <br />5) super comfy straps keep the weight well distributed where I want it. I like to keep the waist a little tighter than the shoulder strap to put the waight lower instead up high where others are. This keeps my back feeling good even with heavy gear. <br />6) everything appears well made. The zippers slide like they're on ball bearings and the material seems tough enough to drag behind your car. <br />7) Even my wife doesn't think it's ugly. <br />8) Easily slides around the waist when you need quick access to the camera. <br /> <br /> <br />Cons: <br />1) shoulder strap could be better padded I suppose, but it's not bad. <br />2) on the pricier side for a camera bag. It costs as much as a decent backpack. <br />3) Not in local stores (at least where I live) -- I would have like to hold it first. It wouldn't have changed my purchase, but it's just nice to try before you buy. <br /> <br />Overall, a great bag. I would especially recommend this for someone that will be carrying gear for an extended amount of time and if you'll be doing a lot of movement e.g. hikers, tourists, bikers, etc. Get it if you're willing to make the investment, you will not be disappointed! <br />
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Written on the 2010-06-08

rating of 2.0

The quality of the bag itself is great, it's just not practical for me to wear it on my waist. Gets in my way, rather than helps. Too bulky for someone my size (I'm 5'4"). It would work as a shoulder bag, but I really wanted a bum bag. <br />
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Written on the 2010-05-30

rating of 5.0

<br /> Once in a while some product fits my needs so well that I want to tell the world about it. Such is the case with this Lowepro camera fanny pack. <br /> *As a field biologist I like to carry a camera for capturing images, especially birds or other distant things and insects or other small things. I usually have a 10x pair of binoculars around my neck and the additional weight of a useful camera is simply too much. So I began carrying my camera in a fanny pack, but that proved awkward and slow when removing the camera for a picture. I sought a better solution and the Lowepro looked like just the right thing. <br /> *In this pack I carry my Leica V-Lux 1, a tele-extender, and a close-up auxiliary lens, with room to spare for little things such as a remote shutter release. In the larger external mesh pocket I put a bottle of G2 and in the smaller one my iPhone. The zippered pocket in the flap on front is perfect for car keys. There are very secure straps on the bottom for a tripod, but I just carry a "digital" sized Gorillapod in the front flap along with a pair of folding readers in a plastic case. <br /> *The pack is comfortable to wear and very convenient to use. I just loosen the waist band slightly and slide the pack around on my left side so I can open the zippers of the lid and pull out the camera with my right hand. If you're left handed, the camera might be less quickly removed. I've hiked 5 and 8 miles carrying the pack with no problem. Maybe if your waist is large, the pack might tend to slide down, in which case add the shoulder strap (which I never bother with). If you try carrying too much weight, the pack might also sag. And don't put too much in the front flap or it might press on the camera, making it hard to slide in and out. The pack seems quite rugged and is reasonably fairly priced, although there are cheaper brands on the market. Maybe you get what you pay for. <br />
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Written on the 2010-04-25

rating of 5.0

good value...good construction...holds my xsi, kit lens, 50 1.8, Sigma 150 macro, canon flash easily, With the shoulder strap makes hiking easy even with my heavy Bogen tripod attached to bottom. This is my back up case for traveling light. Have a full size back pack for when i need more gear
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Written on the 2010-03-12

rating of 5.0

A great bag - especially allowing for use as waist pack or shoulder bag. Was a slight bit smaller than I expected for a Nikon D70 with lens plus space for extra lens, but it does fit. The nice part is that it is still a compact bag which doesn't stick out and is easy to carry.
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Written on the 2010-02-15

rating of 5.0

I have a D40 with two lenses, There is more than enough space in the bag. The good thing is that it enables you to carry a separate back-pack that you need when you are sight-seeing with the family. <br />Very good quality.
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Written on the 2010-02-04

rating of 5.0

Holds my Canon 7d with an 18-135 lens plus an extra lens plus a flash with some room to spare. Hip belt tucks in out of the way for carrying it around. Just what I need for walking around shooting and for backpacking with the camera.
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Written on the 2010-01-04

rating of 3.0

I really wanted to like this bag, and it's probably great for riding bicycles and wearing it on your waist. But, Lowepro tends to make over-padded boxy designs and in this case, that forces the weight to sit farther out from your body. So when I wear it using the waist belt, it feels like I have a lunchbox that sticks out from my side and wags up and down when I walk.<br /><br />Attachment points for shoulder strap are placed weird (just next to the top loop). This causes the bag to feel like a lunchbox wagging side to side when I use shoulder strap only. Feels more snug if you use both waist and shoulder straps. But then, putting it on and taking it off is a hassle.<br /><br />I also felt that zipper tabs for the top compartment were hard to grasp/find. Overall, this bag does not move with me, does not stay close to the body.<br /><br />Otherwise, the materials are top quality, construction is solid, the AW raincover can't be beat, and a water bottle pocket plus bottom straps for tripods/umbrellas/etc are all great to have. I just wish that LP hadn't designed this bag to feel like a lunch box, so that it sould be more comfortable to move around with.<br /><br />I give 3 stars for features alone, but -2 stars for bad ergonomics.
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Written on the 2009-10-19

rating of 5.0

The camera bag is very comfortable to wear, has lots of pockets, and keeps my camera cushioned and secured.
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Written on the 2009-10-12

rating of 5.0

I bought this at my local camera store. I tried all the waist packs they had in stock, and this one worked best for me. It holds my Canon EOS Rebel XSi with 18-200 zoom (with room to spare), plus a 10-22 wide angle zoom lens and small external flash. <br /> <br />I love the detachable next strap. I carry the bag with the only the neck strap (not the waist strap) when I am not using the camera so I don't look like a nerd. Then I switch to the waist strap when I am photographing. Both straps stow away easily when not being used. <br /> <br />There are small straps between the top of the waistband and the top of the front of the bag that do a great job keeping the bag from sagging down, while allowing the waist strap to be kept comfortably loose. <br /> <br />It's not perfect, but I think this is about as good as a waist pack can get!
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Written on the 2009-09-21

rating of 5.0

I bought this 100AW to replace my sling shot 200AW. The latter one certainly has more space but make my shoulder feel very tired every time I use it for travel. I have Canon 5D mark2 with 1740L lens attached in the 100AW(without hood), I can also put 70200F4LIS aside in the bag. Yes, you read it right. 70-200F4LIS! It's a little tight fit but works well for me. I also put 580Ex2 in the left side mesh pocket, a 500ml bottle water in the right side mesh pocket. I still have front pocket for charger, CF card, USB cables. This is what I loaded in the bag for my 6 days trip to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Antelop Canyon and Arches National park. To be very honest, I hiked almost all the long trails in Arches national park in early Sept. This bag saved me a lot of energy by sharing weight between waist/hip and shoulder. I should have bought it a long time ago! The only complain is that maybe it could be a little wider, just 0.5 inch will make 70200F4LIS fit more easily. or maybe 0.5 inches higher? :) No regret at all buying this.
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Written on the 2009-09-12

rating of 4.0

When I first got this waistpack, I was not sure if I liked it. It seemed very well made and thought out, but I wanted a slimmer profile. As a female, I wanted something that fit close to my body, not a pack sticking out too far in the rear. <br /><br />I kept thinking of returning but it really was one of the nicer constructed packs I'd seen. When I tried it with the shoulder strap, then it all worked for me. This allowed the pack to distribute the weight between my hips and shoulders (much easier on my back) plus the strap really helped keep the pack closer to my body. It no longer felt like it was going to flop over. <br /><br />I spend 3 days hiking around the Blue Ridge Parkway with this pack - with my D80 with an 18-70mm lens attached, 70-300mm and 50mm 1.8 all in the bag and a monopod strapped to the bottom - and it worked great. With the shoulder strap, I could easily pull the bag around to the front and access my equipment then just push it on around to the back when done. I even used the waterproof cover when a rain storm hit us unexpectedly. <br /><br />I would like to see better pockets for the accessories but otherwise it works great. <br /> <br />
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Written on the 2009-08-23

rating of 4.0

I purchased this because of its hip strap, I didn't even care about the dimensions after reading that it fits a D40 and a 55-200 zoom perfectly. Still too big for those 2. And even bigger for something that you can just strap to your hips. Put it in front and you can eat off of it while standing. <br /> <br />I am keeping it, however. It still looks better than my previous one, which was mistaken for a lunchbox so many times. It now has my D40 (with 18-55) and my 55-200 zoom. The side pockets contain some filters and the charger. It has little pockets inside for your SD cards. <br /> <br />Still an excellent product. I won't rate it lower just because of my own mistake.
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Written on the 2009-08-18

rating of 4.0

I used it for hiking in different conditions.<br />The construction is very strong and allows easy access to accessories. It best suites tall and robust 'people': I am 5.2 and the volume around the hip is quite large for me and the shoulder strap too long even at its minimum. The base of the bag feels less protective then the sides.
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Written on the 2009-07-27

rating of 1.0

I've bought the Inverse 100 AW for a hiking trip - and returned it. During the 5h hike up the mountain it was a nightmare to keep the waist pack in place; it kept sagging to the point that I had to tie it to my back pack harness otherwise it would twist forward and dump the water bottle on the side pocket. It couldn't withstand the weight of what was being carried on it: a Nikon D60 with attached 18-200mm lenses, a 35mm lens, and a 24oz water bottle. I guess that Lowepro could at least re-engineer it to have a wider and longer waist band. <br /> <br />[...]
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Written on the 2009-07-06

rating of 3.0

Excellent construction but the waist belt allows the back of the pack to pull away from you back.<br />Adding a small tripod to the bottom of the pack makes things worse.<br />I am an avid hiker and have not been able to get this pack to comfortably and securely fit on my waist.<br />I like the included shoulder strap and will use that with the waist belt to secure the top of the bag to my back.
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Written on the 2009-06-30

rating of 2.0

I have always used Lowepro bags exclusively and been very pleased with them, but the Inverse 100 AW Beltpack was a big disappointment. Not nearly as sturdily built as I am used to and the strap that comes with it is so flimsy as to be useless. I will have to buy another to use instead.
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