Product details
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III camera backpack
If you spend long days shooting outdoors and need kit that works as hard as you do, the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III is a cracking little pack. It’s a neat 17L, but very clever — four access points mean you don’t have to faff about when the moment arrives. Quick side doors let you grab a lens, a top pocket suits longer glass, and a full rear opening takes an assembled rig. It even stands up on its own, so loading and unloading isn’t such a palaver.
Comfort and carry
Toting camera kit all day is a right nuisance if the pack isn’t up to it. The ActivZone harness spreads the load where it should, the SlideCam sternum strap adds stability, and the padded, removable waistbelt takes the strain when you need it to. The moulded EVA back panel has perforations and ripple patterns to keep a bit of airflow — a proper bonus on warm shoots. Top and bottom grab handles make shoving it in the car or slipping it into an overhead locker dead easy.
Access and organisation
Those four access points are the whole point here. Dual side doors give quick access to lenses and bodies without taking the pack off; the top pocket fits longer lenses; and the rear full door lets you reach an assembled camera or larger kit. Inside, the MaxFit moulded dividers clip in neatly and can be rearranged so everything sits snug and secure. There are transparent zip pockets in the back door for cables, cards and small bits, and a CradleFit sleeve that will take most 14-inch laptops.
Practical extras and durability
It’s the little things that add up. The side stretch pockets are reinforced at the base for tripod feet and there are extra loops to lash a tripod on quickly. The exterior webbing is a hybrid SlipLock/MOLLE system, so you can add modular pouches without faff. Included accessories are two Quick Straps, a zippered pouch, a drawstring pouch for a 1L bottle or tripod feet, and an All-Weather Cover for those sudden showers. The pack uses up to 85% recycled fabric by weight, so it’s a more considered choice for long-term use.
Who is this for?
- If you shoot weddings, run‑and‑gun video or travel with a compact drone and a body or two, this pack keeps kit protected and ready.
- Commuting photographers who need laptop protection and a tidy kit fit will find it very handy.
- Not looking to lug a full studio but want professional organisation and weather protection? This is the sweet spot.
Specifications and notes
- Volume: 17L; product dimensions approximately 31.5 x 19 x 47 cm; item weight 2400 g.
- Laptop pocket fits most 14-inch laptops (pocket dimensions roughly 33 x 22.2 x 1.6 cm).
- Includes: backpack, 2 Quick Straps, zippered pouch, drawstring pouch, All-Weather Cover.
- Carry-on friendly for most airlines, though rules vary — best to check with your carrier.
- Materials: up to 85% recycled fabric by weight; durable construction with replaceable parts like waistbelt and cover.
Some will wonder whether it’ll take every lens or body — it’s optimised for 1–2 camera bodies (without a portrait grip) and multiple lenses, not a full studio kit. If you’re thinking about a huge telephoto or a body with a tall grip, measure first. Overall, it’s a tidy, well-made pack that keeps kit organised, protected and within easy reach — perfect for photographers who want to spend more time shooting and less time rummaging for kit.