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Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 29 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Adjustable harness(26), Comfortable(23), Easily accessible equipment(20), Roomy(23), Strong construction(28)
Best Uses:
Protecting gear(28), Storing gear(21), Transporting gear(26)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(16), Pro photographer(4), Semi-pro photographer(5)
 
Great Backpack
By Bobbie AVerified Purchaser from Collegeville, PA on 9/30/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Customizable compartments, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Used my new pack recently on a hiking tour in the Alps. Great pack -plenty of well-protected room for my photo gear (2 cameras, long lenses, batteries, SD cards) and a separate compartment for extra clothing layers, snack, H2O bottle, and camera manual & trail maps. Very comfortable and not too bulky when traveling in cable cars, etc. Only design improvement I would recommend would be to add outside mesh water bottle pockets. Very well designed pack ! Highly recommended !

 
Works great, I like it Very Much
By raycalgary1 from Calgary Alberta Cananda on 8/22/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

More than I expected,In the car,plane,bus,train,lots of extras on the bag.Fits my DSLR,70-200L,24-70L,17-40L,50 USM,flash, batteries,do dads, room for extras, can hitch up tripod,more than I need yet compact,very very comfortable with hip and chest straps.I could go all day in any weather.Highly reccomended.

 
Great product
By doublgVerified Purchaser from maine on 7/13/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Cons:
No water bottle holder
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

This item is working out great for me. Only want I would have for it would be a water bottle mesh holder on the sides for the long day trips/hikes.

 
good but not best
By ovisVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 7/13/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Strong Construction
Cons:
Hard To Access Equipment, Too Small
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I am using this back pack for transporting my gear. Since I don't have a lot of it it's ok but who does have a lot different lens won't be interested in such investment.

 
Good sturdy back pack
By Andy055Verified Purchaser from New York city on 7/11/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Good all around back pack for lugging several lenses and a flash unit with your Slr

 
great compact camera pack
By big buddyVerified Purchaser from burlington, vermont on 7/10/2009
Pros:
Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

great for when you need to free up your arms and tote your camera and lenses with you.

 
Cheating product picture
By PapiliosVerified Purchaser from New Orleans on 7/10/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Strong Construction
Cons:
Too Small
Best Uses:
Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I purchased this due to the nice offer it looked like. And it was a good offer, but the product picture did cheat me, it's not possible to have all this equipment in the bag, unless you are using small cameras. I use 5D and some pro lenses and then I very quickly fill out the bag.
But the quality is the known Lowepro, nothing say there. But as a product for sale due to the picture I can give it only 3 stars.

 
Great backpack
By BobVerified Purchaser from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Good in bad weather, Great protection, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

It carries my normal compliment of bodies, lens & accessories with a little more room if I need it.

 
Just what I expected - great!
By glangloisVerified Purchaser from Madison, WI USA on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Cons:
Cumbersome
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I just outgrew my 200 AW Slingshot, although it generally holds what I need for a single day out.

The Mini Trekker allows me to keep most of my important gear in one place at home, well protected. Then I use it for travel, safely transporting in one bag that which I won't include in checked luggage. That's a body or two and a half-dozens lenses - with room for a flash, a P&S, and my small Pentax binos. And a bagel.

I still bring the Slingshot for the day out or away from the car, but I cannot find enough good things to say about the Mini Trekker.

 
Great backpack, greater price!
By High Desert manVerified Purchaser from Page AZ on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Well made and thought out. I will use it for storage of camera equipment and for jaunts into the high desert for landscape shooting. It does not have a laptop slot. It is one of the top backpack models before that became a "must have" but I'm not concerned with that, the laptop stays in the car for use in the motel room.

 
What a bag
By PaulVerified Purchaser from Rochester, New York on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I needed a bag that was big enough to carry my DSLR, lenses, and some peripheral gear when I am out hiking the woods. This bag not only does that but I can strap my tripod on to it too. WHAT A BAG! I researched bags for a few months and this one kept making it to the top of my list. I am glad I finally got it.

 
Nice Pack
By JohnVerified Purchaser from Hammond,Indiana on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

For the money this is a great backpak

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I woul buy this product again
By ORAVerified Purchaser from TAMPA FLORIDA on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Lo llevo a todas partes sin ningun problema es lo que mas me gusta.

 
Great Product
By KrisiVerified Purchaser from Sandy, UT on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I am an outdoor amateur photographer and have loved this backpack! It's roomy and is able to store everything I need, plus it's comfortable to carry on my back. I also got this backpack because it is has straps and a fold-out bottom pocket to hold my tripod. I am very satisfied with this backpack.

 
Well built, light camera bag
By jzzVerified Purchaser from San Jose on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Well built, light camera bag

 
Just what I needed
By GarryDMVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs,CO on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I am very pleased. Took some time to figure out how I wanted to place things but now I am happy. I found a place for all my gear. So far, I have found no problems. The construction promises years of service and I am satisfied that my gear is well protected. I have been using Lowepro products for several years(this replaces 2 smaller bags)and this bag looks to continue the superior quality I have come to expect.

 
Great Camera Hauler
By MclinuxrulzVerified Purchaser from Green Bay, WI on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I bought this pack for my D700. Love it due to smaller size and enough room for a few lenses and a charger

 
Great bag!
By JeffVerified Purchaser from San Diego on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I'm vary happy with this bag. It holds all my stuff with a little room to grow. The only thing is the straps and back pad are not really enough for all day hiking and serious packing into the wilderness. but for general hauling around in the city or car it is fine.

 
I would buy this product again
By EdVerified Purchaser from Phila PA on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Great buy for the money holds alot and lots of pockets

 
The best
By stuchVerified Purchaser from dearborn heights michigan on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Large enough to carry everything I need to carry,well put together,very good price

 
Mini in name only
By RaulVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

The Mini Trekker actually holds a fair amount of equipment securely and safely. It has the world renowned Lowepro quality. I have had other Lowepro bags and like all before it this backpack truly lives up to the Lowepro name. It accommodated my medium format equipment (body, prism finder, film back, 2 lenses - 80mm and 120mm) half a dozen filters and has room left for my digital camera with a builtin 35-420mm zoom lens. I like the tripod leg support that extends downward; that way the tripod does not ride too high and look silly.

 
Never felt it on my back
By RickVerified Purchaser from Vista, Ca on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Comfortable
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Seattle marathon observation was my first adventure with it.
I walked downtown three days with backpack on weighting 23 lb. Due to its detail in construction and comfort points I never got tired due to weight. This backpack is the right size for maneuvering in large crowds and in-various public transportation methods airplanes, buses, monorail. It stored easily under airplane seat with monopod. I carried D200, D300 18-200 mm & 80-400 mm lens with SB 800 flash and misc items. When you need to carry more than one camera this is the one to do the job in comfort.

 
Perfect fit for me.
By BillVerified Purchaser from Phoenix, AZ on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I can finally store my equipment in a secure, compact, and comfortable backpack. I went on a six mile round trip hike and the pack felt very good. There were no parts poking me in the back as with my other backpack. Getting to my camera was quick and easy.

 
Great buy on a well designed product
By photobuddyVerified Purchaser from Dixon, IL on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Holds more gear than my hardcase ever did... Can't believe it! 5D mkII, 70-200mm, 17-40mm, 24-105mm and 85mm as well as battery charger for camera and 3 pocket wizard plus II's as well as light meter, and 580 flash and many cords to butte.

 
Works well for a 2-body outfit
By RobVerified Purchaser from Stow, Ohio on 7/8/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I bought this bag on a whim when it was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised by it's good construction and thoughtful design elements. Most bags in this size range claim to allow you to carry two cameras and a full array of lenses and accessories. In reality, they usually are better suited to one body with a bunch of peripherals or two with very few. This bag handles both very well.

My only complaint is that it is just not quite deep enough. A nicer bag like this should be able to comfortably hold a body with a battery grip installed. It's a tight, uncomfortable squeeze with this one. This is not a show stopper, though, and its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses.

 
Great Bag Overall
By AwinphotoVerified Reviewer from Reno, NV on 6/26/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Fits all my gear, Roomy, Strong Construction
Cons:
Feels small but isn't, Weird bungee cords
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

Got this bag not too long ago and so far I love it. It fits my 50D, 17-40, 50, 100-400, 24-70, Flash and TTL extension cable, hoods, and an extra body, if attached to the 24-70. The interior pockets are great in organizing your filters, flash filters, batteries, accessories, etc... The outside pocket is big and fits a SMALL laptop like a 12" or maybe 13" laptop, if careful. Otherwise it fits a small jacket or other gear... Has one other small pocket next to the tripod/monopod pouch which was an afterthought, but hey, it's there... When wearing it, I'm 5'6" and it feels small but the amount of gear it holds begs to differ with that assessment. Many bags dont carry this much and charges more! The AW cover barely wraps around the entire bag completely so dont expect it to work flawlessly in the amazon or anything, but if your using it to carry your stuff around and being smart with your gear, then you should be fine. Remember, it is only water resistant, not water proof. While many will gripe that it doesn't have this or that, for what it is, what it's meant to be, and how it delivers on its purpose, to store and protect your gear while traveling or hiking, it does a great job. If you need anything bigger or stronger, get a pelican case.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great for Pro 35 gear
By Winny from Austin, TX on 4/10/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Roomy, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

I carry a full frame DSLR, 100-400, 70-200, 24-70 and 100macro lenses, flash, battery,filters, cleaning stuff. All fits pretty well, but maxed out. The outer pockets on the back are OK for a few thin things, but don't quite work for me.

Straps and belt are adequate for the size, good balance and comfort. Best of all, gear is well protected.

[1 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
would buy again
By jdlanhamVerified Purchaser from seguin,texas on 2/13/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Easily Accessible Equipment, Lightweight, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

meets all expectations

[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Bag for a Great Price
By WR PhotographyVerified Purchaser from Castro Valley, CA on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Harness, Comfortable, Holds a ton of stuff, Some what waterproof, Strong Construction
Cons:
Hard To Access Equipment, No guide for optimal use
Best Uses:
Protecting Gear, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Lowepro Lowepro Mini Trekker AW All Weather Photo Backpack, Green.:

This bag for the price is great. It hold many lenses ( at least 5) and two camera bodys w/ lesnses. Has tons of extra compartments. It is difficult to access equipment in a hurry but that is beause the zippers are made with cover flap because its very water resistent.

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