Hi there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we're doing a gear review of
the Lowepro Viewpoint BP 250 AW backpack which I received for Christmas, and used
in our recent holiday trip.
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Backpacks or day packs are a must-have item when
traveling. For years, my go-to backpack has been an Osprey day pack that was part
of my Osprey Farpoint 55 travel backpack. Osprey makes some great gear. and I love
the lightweight design of the pack. It's always felt comfortable to wear and I
still recommend Osprey day packs for travel and outdoor use. The only problem
that I seem to have lately is I'm carrying more video equipment. Between my
Canon G7X. my GoPro, and my DJI Spark drone, I seem to struggle to keep it
neatly packed and protected. Enter the Lowepro Viewpoint BP 250 AW backpack.
Fiona got me this pack for Christmas, and I used it on our recent trip to Europe.
After walking through the streets of London, Barcelona, and Lisbon, I can
honestly say that I absolutely love this pack.
Besides being extremely well-made and high quality, especially with the
ballistic polyester material, I wanted to share some of the features of this
backpack that I find extremely useful. Number one: Customizable compartment pack.
The Lowepro Viewpoint backpack has a compartment in the lower section of the
pack that looks like a packing cube. However, it's actually a customizable
case that can store all sorts of electronic equipment. The dividers are
held by velcro and even have padded sections for spare batteries. The top
fold of the case has elastic bands which are perfect for cables and accessories. I
use mine to primarily carry my Spark drone, controller, and spare batteries.
However, you can honestly use it for any type of equipment. When I had to go
through security checks while traveling and show the contents of my bag, it was
so easy to pull out the case and have everything organized. I even had to check
the case into security at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and it
was so easy just handing over my drone case and not having all kinds of loose
objects. Also, if you don't want to use a compartment case, you can convert the
backpack into a full-size backpack by removing an internal divider and
extending the top pocket. Number two: Laptop and tablet pockets. This backpack
has two sleeves on the side closest to your back. One sleeve is deeper than the
other, and can easily accommodate a 15-inch laptop. The other can fit a
smaller laptop or tablet. Number three: Built in rain cover. One of the worst
feelings when traveling with all your gear is encountering wet weather. The
last thing you want is for your gear to get soaked because of a downpour. While
you can buy a backpack cover, this one actually has one built in at the bottom.
I didn't need to use it during my trip, but it was really nice knowing that I
had the feature. Number four: Lots of straps and attachments. The backpack has
a lot of straps and attachments on the outside, making it easy to clip or hold
any items. This is perfect if you need to attach clothing or a towel that needs to
air out. Number five: Lots of pockets. I love the side pocket of this backpack.
It's really deep, which helps to secure water bottles. It also has a lot of
capacity. In fact, I was able to hold both a GorillaPod flexible tripod and a water
bottle in the pocket without any issues. The outside also has discreet pockets
which are perfect for packing my boarding pass. The top compartment also
has a netted pocket for important items you may want to keep separate. Number six:
Headphone strap. The top compartment has a convenience strap for headphones. While
I didn't personally use it, I thought it was a really nice touch, especially if
you travel with large noise cancelling headphones. Number seven: Padded back and
straps. Even though this is a bigger day pack than what I'm used to carrying, it
was still comfortable to carry thanks to the padding on the back and all the
straps. I'm actually curious to see how the pack performs when I wear it during the
summer. But based on the design, I think it'll do really well. In case you can't
tell, I absolutely love this backpack. However,
there are a couple of cons that you should be aware of.
Number one: No color choices. The backpack only comes in black. While it's not a
problem for me, I would like to see more color choices for this pack. Number two:
Visible branding. The Lowepro branding is visible on the lower part of the pack, on
the backside. Lowepro is a well known and reputable camera bag brand, so it's
possible the bag could generate some unwanted attention while traveling. While
I would have preferred either hidden or more discreet branding, it definitely was
not a deal-breaker for me. I honestly feel like this is an awesome backpack,
especially for photographers and videographers. The backpack runs just
over a hundred dollars on Amazon, and seems to be rated highly by other
reviewers. Do you have a favorite backpack that you use when traveling? Let
us know if you have any backpack recommendations, especially for camera
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