Lowepro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Bag
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List Price: $274.94
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$274.95
Features
• Dimensions (Interior) - Width 13 x Depth 5.5 x Height 16.3 inches / 33 x 14 x 41.5 cm
• Notebook Case Dimensions (Interior) - Width 11 x Depth 1.6 x Height 13.6 inches / 28 x 4 x 34.5 cm |
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Lowepro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Bag Customer Reviews
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The bag of my dreams
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I wanted a bag that would hold my camera gear, particularly a long lens (300mm f/2.8), as well as my laptop. The main purpose of the bag would be for air travel. For car trips, it's easy to toss two bags in the back. And for hikes, I probably wouldn't bring my laptop. But with airlines cracking down on the number of bags per passenger, I wanted everything in one bag.
I first tried the [[ASIN:B0009PYV6K Kata R-103 GDC Rucksack]], but it wasn't big enough. My Dell Inspiron is 14" x 10-1/4" x 1-1/2", and it didn't fit.
I tried the next size up, the [[ASIN:B000AOTTW6 Kata HB-207 GDC Hiker Backpack for DSLR system or DV/HDV camcorder. (Insertrolly optional)]]. It's an immense bag - so large I can't imagine carrying it for long. But my laptop wouldn't fit in it, either.
So I started looking at Lowepro. The [[ASIN:B0007W1E4W Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black)]] was squarer in shape, rather than tapered on top like the Kata, so it seemed more likely that my laptop would fit. I went over to the Lowepro site to check the specs (Amazon's are often incomplete, or even incorrect), where I saw that they also made a version with wheels. Perfect!
I don't know how I missed this bag before. Perhaps I overlooked it because Amazon doesn't carry it. I ordered it from Amazon seller M Z Photo and got free shipping and delivery in two days - as good as Amazon Prime. ;-)
And yes, at last, my computer fits! There's a pocket in front that holds a removable laptop sleeve. While the sleeve itself is too small, the computer does fit in the pocket. I can use the padded laptop sleeve without closing it (the outer pocket zips up easily around it and provides plenty of protection), I can put the laptop in without the sleeve, or I could buy my own sleeve that does fit. (If you don't understand what I mean, there are photos on the Lowepro site that show what I mean.)
The bag is well-made and well-designed. It's bigger than I expected, but it does conform to carry-on rules. At least if you don't overstuff the outside pockets. It's too large to fit under a seat, but should fit nicely in the overhead bin.
As others have said, this really isn't suited to carry as a backpack, though they give you the straps to do it. The roller mechanism makes the bag heavier than a backpack needs to be, and not terribly comfortable to wear. I will probably keep the smaller Kata bag to use as a backpack and daybag. Pack it my suitcase and take it out once I get to my destination. |
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Lowepro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Bag digital cameras, camcorders for sale