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Lowepro Dryzone 100 Backpacks
Product DescriptionDryZone is the world’s first totally waterproof, soft-sided camera backpack. Even fully loaded, they float so your gear is always protected. The inner drypod with patented, waterproof TIZIP zipper provides 100% watertight protection. It’s like a drysuit for your equipment. When less protection is needed, leave the TIZIP open and fasten just the inner zipper and top clip for easier access. The heavy-duty, padded camera compartment inside is fully customizable while the outer shell comes complete with a technical backpack harness. Also included, ergonomic lumbar support, fully adjustable CollarCut shoulder straps, tuck-away tripod holder, self-draining mesh pockets, drain hole, rubber handle, and attachment loops for SlipLock accessories. DryZone packs are comfortable to wear and give you total peace of mind in extreme environments.
User Reviews
Submitted by
steepcreeker
a Professional Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008 Strengths: Other than the obvious protection it offers, it has a nice frame that supports the pack well. I found the straps and harness to be much more ergonomical than other packs of this size. Usually you have to get a real big pack to get the support this one offers. The mesh pockets make it easy to carry water or maps that a partner can get to without taking the pack off. Tripod is in the middle where it should be, Tripods on the side can though off your balance and often get snagged in trail brush. Just my own opinion on that one. Tougher than hell construction even by lowepro standards. Inner pod zips up so you don't have to use the heavy watertight zipper unless needed. Slip locs on belt and shoulder harness make accessablity more reasonable. Weaknesses: Heavy and difficult to access, but that what you get for this level of protection and durablity. Really though ever decent sized photo backpack I have had needed to be removed to get stuff out. You must keep the zipper clean and lubricated or it can leak and will wear out faster if it is dirty. Only use the tizip when you need it. The more you use it the faster it will wear out and this zipper needs to work 100% all the time when necassary. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Price Paid: $178.00 Purchased At: SellnSend/ebay Similar Products Used: Mini trekker, natue trekker Type of photography: Outdoor 
Submitted by
sailingphotography
a Intermediate Date Reviewed: December 10, 2004 Strengths: Watertight if zippered correctly and it reportedly floats. I know several pro photogs who trust the DZ200 to carry a Canon 1Ds body and 300 mm f/2.8 IS L when they're on a boat. Easy to spot yellow in case it falls in the water, or I fall off a boat with it on (neither has happened yet, knock on wood). Consider it an inexpensive and essential insurance policy if you take expensive pro camera on boats on a regular basis. Weaknesses: Straps on DZ100 are way too thin to carry pro 35mm equipment around all day. As other reviewers have noted, back flap doesn't open up all the way to the ground when vertical (this is the tradeoff for the watertight zipper). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6-10 years Price Paid: $240.00 Purchased At: Adorama (NYC) Similar Products Used: There is no similar product available from any other manufacturer at the present time. Type of photography: Outdoor
Submitted by
Mark Betker
a Intermediate
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: August 26, 2002 Strengths: - Well built, waterproof bag - Lots of room - Lots of inner compartments - Adjustable harness system guarantees comfort Weaknesses: - Zipper on dry bag does not go all the way down to the bottom of the bag. - Lubricant used on dry bag zipper tends to get on hands when opening back, and then get on equipment if you're not careful. - Tripod mount only on back of bag and not side like Trekker series. If you put anything in the back inner pouch (like a fleece), the tripod is too far from your back to be comfortable (e.g. weight is shifted too far back). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6-10 years Price Paid: $235.00 Purchased At: B&H Photo Similar Products Used: Never used a completely waterproof bag. Have used Photo Trekker AW and Orion AW otherwise. Type of photography: Outdoor
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