Lowepro Off Trail 2 Belt Pack Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: pohl
(Intermediate)

Review Date
January 10, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
11-20 years

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 1 of 9

Price Paid: $41.00 from internet

Summary:

I've only had this bag for about a month and it suits my needs perfectally. The main compartment stores my Eos 3 and 70 -200mm f4/L. I use the main bag as a holster and the other side bags to hold my flash, film and a beverage. I highly recommend this bag.

Strengths:

Nice design good ergonomics shoulder strap

Weaknesses:

No tripod provision. But can't have everything.....

Similar Products Used:

Customer Service:

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Rating
Reviewed by: Ricky Cheng
(Casual)

Review Date
April 9, 2003

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Value Rating
3 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Review 2 of 9

Price Paid: $42.00 from Tin Cheung Camera Co

Summary:

I only carry Eos30w/BP300 attached with 28-135IS, 50/1.8 & 550EX but suprisingly I found it quite heavy, & uncomfortable with the shoulder pad on. I always want a beltpack but now I rather go for a backpack instead.

Strengths:

Lots of room in a small package. Good protection from impacts. Good Price & great versatibility (especially replaced with Case 4).

Weaknesses:

Can't carry tripod. Needs better material for the contoured shoulder pad. The standard lens pocket is too small, they should make Case 4 as a standard pocket.

Similar Products Used:

Canon custom softcase.

Customer Service:

None

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Rating
Reviewed by: jeremy25
(Expert)

Review Date
March 4, 2003

Overall Rating
2 of 5

Value Rating
2 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 3 of 9

Price Paid: $90.00 from local store

Summary:

The second time I used this bag after I bought it, the hand strap completely ripped. (And it wasn't overpacked or anything). So much for durability... Furthermore it has a hard time fitting around a Nikon N90S with MB-10 attached. So I haven't had much luck with it, even though it should work with a smaller camera and if you get one that wasn't made on a monday morning. I decided to get a Domke instead because I don't trust LowePro with my equipment anymore.

Strengths:

Shape and ease of fitting it around your waist. Can take more equipment than you'd ink from it's exterior size.

Weaknesses:

Lack of durability. Doesn't fit around a N90 body.

Similar Products Used:

Domke, Billingham, and several others.

Customer Service:

They repaired it, (after a long time wait) but I'm not convinced it's up to standard now.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Gary Cheung
(Intermediate)

Review Date
December 26, 2000

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 4 of 9

Price Paid: $50.00

Summary:

i have purchased this item for nearly one year and find it useful to take with hiking and camping. it's not heavy but strong enough for some impact.

Strengths:

flexible to add and remove side pouches;
can accomodate camera with vertical grip attached;
get additional strap will convert it into a back pack

Weaknesses:

inconvenient to get the camera in and out

Similar Products Used:

None

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Rating
Reviewed by: Dipanjan Ghosh
(Casual)

Review Date
October 24, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 5 of 9

Price Paid: $60.00 from henry's

Summary:

A very good pack for anyone who is out there to pack minimum gear in the most comfortable way. Lots of pouches can be added; keeps your hands free and your camera ready for action.

Strengths:

well balanced distribution of weight; can guzzle a lot of gear

Weaknesses:

no tripod carrying facility.

Similar Products Used:

lowepro photorunner

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