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Lowepro Flipside 400 AW Backpack (Black) | 
| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $189.99
Buy New: $149.95
You Save: $40.04 (21%)
Rating:  2 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 11.9 x 18.1
MPN: Flipside 400 AW (Black)
Model: Flipside 400 AW (Black)
UPC: 056035352713
EAN: 0056035352713
ASIN: B001APJZ50
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Evenly distributes weight and provides exceptional comfort | | • | Offers easy access to gear, added security while wearing and provides quick access to cables, adaptors, water bottles, memory cards and small accessories or personal items | | • | Provide quiet access around film crews or wildlife | | • | Add SlipLock compatible products to customize your pack | | • | Built-In All Weather Cover offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Flipside 400 AW is a high-performance camera backpack designed with large capacity, premium security, plus protection from the elements. Its unique back-entry compartment provides easy access to camera gear when setting up (keeping the harness off the ground and clean of debris), plus extra security when on the move. Adjustable dividers allow custom organization inside the roomy main compartment. For example, one could store a pro DSLR with lens attached (300mm f/2.8) plus an additional body, 4 to 6 additional lenses, chargers and cords, filters, flash unit and three memory cards. Other features include: a mesh-covered, padded waist belt, back pad and contoured straps for added comfort and wicking away moisture; a hideaway tripod holder to secure a tripod or monopod to backpack; built-in memory card pockets on inside panel; front storage panels and mesh pockets for storing additional gear; Hypalon SlipLock attachment loops for SlipLock compatible products; a built-in all weather cover; and silent zipper pulls. Perfect for the traveling photographer or enthusiast who needs to keep expensive gear securely tucked away, yet close at hand to capture the shot in a moment Specifications: Color - Black
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| Customer Reviews:
Super nice all around camera [laptop] bag October 30, 2008
Pat the enthusiast (US)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Good:
*plenty of storage volume. I could fit a Nikon D80 plus 12-24 f/4, 24-70/2.8, 70-300VR, 18-200VR, SB-600 flash without problem. I can see one fitting a mounted 70-200 f/2.8VR or 300 f/4 without problem. I've also used the bag with a hood-on 24-70/2.8 mounted on a D700, plus a 70-300VR hood-on with room for another hood-on big lens.
*The two straps on the top side of the bag can hold a small jacket in place, the two side mesh pockets can fit sizable waterbottles, plus a tripod holder at the back : how much more do you wanna carry?
*All weather cover for adverse weather conditions.
*As a bonus, one CAN sqeeze a laptop in (I could fit a 14.1" wide screen thinkpad T61 with extended battery pack) after some valco re-configuration effort, while carrying a non-gripped body plus 4 lenses. You don't want to do it often but for air travel alone it is doable (not very comfortable for your back however).
*You can really tighen the waist strap on your body, flip the bag to your front side, and access the content without additional support for the bag. provides a secure platform for lens changes while on the go.
*the flipside design (camera compartment can only be opened from your back's side) is very secure. no by-stander can open your bag without going through you.
*the size is okay for air travel.
The bad?
*it is a bit too big/bulky for daily use. And on heavier loadings (10 pound total weight or more) the bag isn't all that comfortable when i first got it. it was a bit stiff all around. 2 months later and now it gets slightly better. but not at the comfort level of compurover that i tried.
Excellent LIGHTWEIGHT Lowepro Bag September 23, 2008
Lord Soth (Equator)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Despite its size, this is very light at 2.7lbs/1.2kg. [There is an error with Amazon's published weight. Please refer to the Lowepro website.]
This bag is highly recommended if you are looking for a dedicated camera bag rather than a Camera/Laptop bag.
Highly suitable as a travel bag for long trips. But as a day bag, it is too large, suggest you get the Flipside 300/200 instead if you are only going to carry 1 or 2 extra primes.
Pros:-
1. Plenty of configurable inner Velcro chambers.
2. Light weight - > at 1.2 kilos, feels as light as a feather!
3. Camera chamber opens only from the side next to your back. Recommended as a travel camera bag as it makes it more difficult for would-be thieves to reach your precious camera and lenses.
4. Can easily accommodate 2 DSLR bodies and a long telezoom lens along with 5-6 primes.
5. AW cover wraps over the bag for protection against heavy rain.
6. External Tripod holder.
7. Back pocket for keeping miscellaneous items.
8. 2 Side mesh pockets for your water bottle and perhaps umbrella.
9. The Flipside idea works very well as it acts as a platform for your to change your lenses. There is no need to set your backpack down on the ground to reach your photographic equipment.
Cons:-
1. Cannot hold laptops, unless it is a mini PC.
2. Rather large and will not fit under the seat of a commercial plane.
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