Lowepro Off Trail Belt Pack

This is a great camera bag. I''ve been skiing in Lake Tahoe and Colorado with it. I also mountain bike with it and it has protected my camera in a few crashes. I''ve never had to repair a camera using this, although I''ve only used it for three years. Mine is black and it''s made of very durable nylon pack cloth. It''s also padded pretty good. It still looks as good as it did the first day I got it. I''ve seen some bags that look pretty nerdy, but this one looks cool and doesn''t stand out in a crowd. I put my Canon 380EX flash in the side pocket(can''t zip shut the top..but that''s ok) and use the other pocket for filters, film and batteries. It fits the Canon Elan 7 nicely, but it won''t fit it with the BP-300 battery pack/grip attached. My main lens is a 24-85mm and I have the Canon flower hood on it. To put it in the fanny pack you have to turn the hood around which in turn catches the supports. So that can be a hassle taking it off and putting it on. It is also light weight which is nice.

Size, looks, weight, not to big but not to small, Adjustable supports inside & easy to carry-on the airlines.

Reseversed lens hood catches supports Can''t fit the Canon Elan 7 w/ BP-300 grip

Haven''t had to use it

If you have only a camera with 2 small zooms, and you'd to something to hold those together in a hiking/photoshoot trip, it's a very good choice. if you want to carry more, like an external flash, long zoom lens, this pack wouldn't cut it.

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I took it to a 5-week europe backpacking trip and on another 5-week asian trip. It's really convenient. I had my large backpack in the back and this belt pack in the front. I had no problem accessing the equipment inside pack. It's surprisingly waterproof as caught in a rain a few times while hiking with it back in the bay area.

the zipper holders used for pulling the zippers on mine are metallic. every time i walk they walk make clicking sounds. they are especially annoying when running.

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I've added a Lowepro Z series case to each side of the Off Trail and now it is my perfect bag for day trips. I manage to stuff it with my OM-2n with winder, 3 lenses, teleconverter, flash, and a small complement of filters, lens cleaning kit, etc. etc. Shortly after purchasing the bag, I toyed with the idea of getting the larger OT 2 or even the Off Road. But, I'm now glad I didn't. By simply attaching two more small cases, I can now carry the kit I want in what I consider to be the more comfortable of the three belt packs.

Compact, comfortable, great protection for your gear.

Could use a couple more pockets to store some small stuff like filters, etc.

Larger, professional style photojournalist bags.

Great deal for the active photographer that needs minimal equipment. Good price (less than $40 mail order) for a bag I take everywhere!

Lightweight yet sturdy construction great for backpacking/hiking with a minimal amount of equipment. Comfortable hands free use.

Wish the lens cases were a little larger so my Nikon 70-300 would fit. Not a problem b/c I purchased the street and field case to substitute for one of the original cases.

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Haven't needed it.

a great bag that will protect your gear from most any type of weather.

Tough outer shell, and all around rugged build.

No padding for those 15 mile day hikes up and down mnts.

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