Expedition pack for adventure photographers
Gone are the days of jerry-rigging your expedition pack with extra pouches and straps to accommodate your camera gear. Designed for professional adventure photographers heading out on ambitious multi-day trips, the PhotoSport Backpack PRO 55L AW IV from Lowepro is rugged, practical and comfortable for long days on the trail. Zips provide direct front and back access to a removable GearUp Pro XL padded camera insert that’s big enough to hold a pro DSLR/mirrorless camera and up to three lenses, while an adaptable strap system lets you sling your camera in loads of different ways for easy shooting on the fly. Apart from that, it’s a well-thought-out expedition pack with lots of pockets and compartments, a weatherproof cover, and plenty of capacity for the weight-conscious backpacker. Built in 86% recycled fabric, it's also incredibly comfortable to carry, thanks to the adjustable ActivLift harness system. The pack comes in two volumes, and this 55-litre version is the slightly smaller one.
- Back and front access to a removable GearUp Pro XL camera insert that fits a DSLR or mirrorless body with 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus 1–2 additional lenses
- Fits a large tripod
- Pocket for a 3-litre hydration pouch
- Padded ActivLift harness system provides comfortable weight distribution
- Waist belt & sternum strap
- Adjustable torso length
- All-weather waterproof cover
- Top and bottom entry
- External gear loops, zip compartments and stash pockets
- Adaptable strap system for multiple carrying configurations
| Internal Dimensions | 34 x 19 x 64 cm |
| External Dimensions | 41 x 36 x 70 cm |
| Camera Compartment | 29 x 15 x 21 cm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Total Capacity | 57 L |
- Made from 85% recycled fabric (mix of 420D nylon Oxford and 420D nylon ripstop with carbonate exterior)
- Recycled polyester lining
- Recycled Materials - This product is made from 86% recycled fabric
- Sustainability through Longevity - For 50 years, Lowepro has designed and made some of the highest quality protective cases in the world. They stand behind every product with a lifetime warranty
In a world where some gear companies feel like they have to make everything, Lowepro have just picked a single thing and done it really well. Since mountaineer and adventure photographer Greg Lowe knocked up his first backpack in a Colorado shed in 1967, they’ve become the world leader in camera bags for outdoor photographers.
Lowepro were the first to introduce innovations like soft-sided foam-lined camera bags, ergonomic shoulder straps and lightweight buckles, and their products have averted many a camera catastrophe over the last 50 years. These days the bags are designed just outside San Francisco, and their focus is still firmly zoomed in on adventure photography in the great outdoors. Unlike so many other camera bags and backpacks, theirs are built to be rugged, comfortable and weatherproof – and every new bag or innovation gets properly put through its paces in the mountains before it finds its way onto your back.
What’s more, they’ve recently been putting a lot of work into their use of more sustainable materials, and some of their products are now made from up to 85% recycled fabric. So as you capture the world through your lens, you’re also doing your bit for it with your gear choices.
