Comments on: Lowepro Fastpack 250

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:27:57 +0000

I find my neck strap is most often my carrying case these days. For some reason, this is one of my most popular posts – I should make an update with the D90 crammed in there with all the other stuff I’ve acquired in the last few years.

By: lindayogal

lindayogal — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:48:33 +0000

Ha.. I was just going to say.. my neck strap is my caring case.

-Linda

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:13:17 +0000

If you keep your camera around your neck everywhere you go, you don’t have to worry about accessibility!

By: Haris Eliades

Haris Eliades — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:27:59 +0000

OK, nice review!

I like also the kata 466 for its looks, but i like the Fastpack because its eaasily accessible to get the camera…

Now i am between those, and i dont really know what to do! Go for the looks of 466, or the usability of 250!

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:33:02 +0000

Congratulations on your purchase Sandy! Have fun with it in New Zealand!

I think Craig Ferguson would be a better person to ask about buying camera equipment.

By: travelswithsandy

travelswithsandy — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:09:32 +0000

One more thing, do you happen to know of any good places to get camera equipment in Taiwan? I know a lot of laptops are much cheaper in Taiwan because they are manufactured here and I noticed that a bunch of my Canon products are made in Taiwan. So, I thought maybe there would be some sort of high quality but cheap outlet store somewhere. I’m probably wishing for the moon here, but thought I would ask anyway!

By: travelswithsandy

travelswithsandy — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:06:16 +0000

Thanks for your reply Todd! I went ahead and got the Fastpack. I’m pretty happy with it so far. I got the 250 even though I don’t have a laptop because 1) I can use it for magazines and files and 2) I may get a laptop in the future! The real test will be when I bring it to New Zealand!

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:48:55 +0000

Hi Sandy – for your first concern: the side zipper doesn’t make things easy for people to get to your camera body, all you have to do is move the zipper so it is behind the flap so someone would have to undo the two fasteners just to move the zippers to open the compartment holding the camera body (if my wording doesn’t make sense try this out at the store and you’ll know what I’m talking about).

I must say, I still like my bag, I’ve used it as a carry-on without problems and have had it on my back for hikes (which is 100x better than a single strap back), and while cycling. I haven’t carried it long with a laptop inside, but I’ve heard it is not too comfortable in that regard (I don’t know how long you’ll need to lug a laptop on your back for).

I’m not worried about weather proofing because during the rainy season here I have my rain gear stuffed in my bag for my commute to and from work. On those days I have my bag on my back and my coat on and over the bag (which looks goofy, but keeps everything dry).

If you need to travel around with your tripod I would recommend getting a bag with clips for one. I didn’t buy a tripod till after I bought my bag. However, the handful of times I have traveled with my tripod I had it in a duffel bag along with a lightstand and umbrella. So this really is not a concern for me because all that stuff necessitates another bag anyway.

By: travelswithsandy

travelswithsandy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:14:22 +0000

Todd, I was googling this camera bag and was pleasantly surprised when it led to your blog since I’m already a regular reader. I am thinking of getting this bag as a general hiking/travel/airplane carry on for my new Rebel and assorted accessories. Now that you’ve had it for a while, do you still like it? My only concerns are that the side zipper might make it easier for someone to pickpocket my camera body, but the fact that this looks like a plain backpack should also deter. Also, the lack of rain cover and no tripod clip are concerns. I’m thinking of getting a generic day pack rain cover for it.

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:58:50 +0000

Range – I think anyone who reads this post would find your comments very helpful.

Carrie – Definitely invest in a backpack, your shoulder will thank you later. As for the shoulder bag, only use it for events in which it would be inappropriate to walk around with a backpack. You’re not going to Miaoli? I haven’t decided if I would be able to make it, things have popped up pretty much every weekend that basically rules out longterm planning.