Lowepro Topload Chest Harness for Maximum Security & Stability, Black.

2021-07-11T12:39:17

Prefect if you are active and need to keep your camera safe rolling down the hill,horse Back riding, etc.

CHERRY C.

2020-04-04T07:57:26

It works great with my Toploader and it makes carrying the camera much more comfortable than using a padded neck strap. I originally tried using the Tamrac harness, but it was more difficult to use. I much prefer the hooks of this one for attaching to the camera bag.

ROBERT C.

2018-12-26T13:10:42

Needed this for my bag. Skiing with it this winter and keeping the camera safe.

Anthony P.

2018-02-18T09:10:19

For my porposes this was exactly what I needed. I have a Lowepro top loader that I take camping and hiking, but it has always been a pain to carry with a pack on. So while I imagine the lack of strap padding may be a detractor, for me it was ideal. I can easily wear my camera where I have access to it and the straps fit under my pack harness without any extra bulk or rubbing, which is a huge plus. Then I can also carry it while day hiking from base camp. The main support clips are solid metal but the lower ones are plastic, this gives me some concern about long term durability for my use case but I have to say I didn't have any problems on a 1 week winter backpacking trip in the Presidential mountain range. In addition to the easy access, having my camera centered on my front kept it from getting caught up with my trekking poles while snowshoeing, the only draw back of this position is that there is a little added effort when I needed to ventilate and manage my temperature. But it was still easy enough that I think I have a go to setup for mountain photography. The straps have plenty of length too, which is great for fitting over down jackets and layers or if you're on the portly side. I'd expect this to fit most people well.

Zachary W.

2017-12-24T10:26:25

A body and lens like a 70-200mm f2.8 can be a heavy load for extended outings. I prefer to have my camera close at hand rather than inside my backpack. But carrying it on a typical shoulder strap in impractical when hiking over rough terrain. This lets me keep the camera in a bag tightly against my body without it swinging or hitting me or the ground while climbing. Keeping the camera inside the bag protects it from me and me from it. Having the weight in front balances out with other gear in my backpack. I use this harness with both my small 50AW and larger 75AW zoom bags.

Jeff B.

2017-08-29T12:05:07

I like this rig with my top loader for hiking and snow skiing. It gives me quick easy access, to be both handy and quick protection from the elements.

TOM Z.

2017-07-24T06:58:58

It took a little while to get the straps adjusted to my body size. I got this so I can go hiking and have my camera in front of me at the ready. I didn't want to have my camera hanging around my neck or have it in my backpack. It distributes the weight evenly and keeps the camera holster secure to your body.

Anita S.

2017-04-13T11:27:47

On a recent hiking adventure out in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas, I hiked with my Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 AW. I have a Camelbak on my back so I can’t hike with my Lowepro backpacks/slings. So this Lowepro Chest Harness is awesome for it allows me to hike with my D800 and 24-70 in a Toploader, mounted to my chest. That allows me to keep my Camelbak on my back, hydration flowing, and hands free for trecking poles. Love it. Comfortable, yes.

Darren B.

2017-01-19T09:52:07

I'm using the toploader and harness mainly while day hiking and for this it works great. My regular backpack straps over top of the harness and keeps it firmly in place, and my camera is always protected yet readily accessible. When used by itself, the camera bag may jostle around a bit if you are moving fast or clambering over and around obstacles, but I haven't tried to use it this way.

David N.

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Secure, sturdy, and comfortable. It takes some practice to get arms and head into the right holes in the right order, and then I forget and have to relearn, but that's just me!

RICHARD L.

2012-04-29T21:00:00

The strap is essential for hiking, it allows you to put the bag on your chest which gives you the ability to get your camera out and put it back without having to take off your backpack. A sholder strap just doesn't work because then your bag gets in the way. Its great that lowepro offers this for their topload series.

Steve

2011-11-27T19:00:00

I live in Alaska and do a lot of winter hiking in the mountains. I always have a camera around my neck. Due to the steep climbs I decided I needed to use a chest harness system and top load bag to hold my camera and telephoto lens. This system is simple and well built. It has worked better than i thought it would. The only thing that could be a problem is that it has limited expansion. I am 6 foot tall and weigh about 195 pounds, and I have a 44 inch chest. Fully extended, this harness just barely fits my chest when I am wearing a winter sweater. I don't think it would fit over a thick coat. If you are much larger than I am, it may not fit you.

WILLIAM H.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

used this to carry camera at Philmont Scout Reservation for 12 days!!!! Was glad I bought it as I already had a 50 lb. pack on my back. Needed the front harness to have camera available.

hiking d.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I got it for local hiking and it serves me perfectly. It is light, durable and holds my Nikon D90 and d7000 with a 70-300 lens. It would be nice to have one more pocket, but that is not really a problem

Jay C.

2009-08-18T21:00:00

The harness works well for keeping your gear right up front where you can get to it. For casual trail walking, it is great. It keeps everything you need right in front of you. If you go "Cross Country" or off trail where there is a lot of scrambling around boulders, streams or tallus fields, it gets "sloppy", meaning that it doesn't hold tightly against the body and the holster pack bounces around and sometimes gets in the way. Overall, it is a great pack for day hiking in to a fabulous landscape or meadow for wildlife shooting. For intense class 4 or easy class 5 hiking and climbing, it can be bothersome and insecure.

Eastern S.