Reviews of Lowepro Rover Pro 45L AW

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I do like the layout of the bag, with frontal access to the two padded equipment bags, the top opening and the possibility to store stuff (e.g. jackets) under the flap. I was a little irritated with (i) the zippers of the front opening, which tend to get stuck in the loops for the ski poles / ice axes, (ii) the difficulty of accessing the equipment pouches without completely removing them from the mail compartment. Also I think an additional zippered compartment for e.g. passports / tickets would be a plus appreciated by frequent travelers.

I am glad I took the larger version of the pack, as it accepts a laptop (Macbook air, 13") and a few slim documents. the remaining space fills up pretty quickly with stuff, so don't plan a 3 week trip with this pack, unless you have very spartan needs.

But overall a well built, solid, functional piece of equipment, which carries very comfortably, is functional, simple and looks good.

I would definitely recommend this for outdoor / wilderness photography.

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The materials and construction are good. The design and user advice are flawed. If you aren't an avid backpacker this bag needs some use explanations. Pictures attached to the bag are deceiving and adjusting straps is a process of discovery for the novice. (Basically, there is a hidden "board" that allows for adjusting the straps.)

A nice feature is the curved backboard that allows airflow. It also has a 2 liter water pocket (Be certain you purchase the 2-liter size and honestly, just get the camelback version.) I took this to Arches National Park and most hikes there are fairly short. So, you are in and out of the pack constantly.

The main reason for the low rating is the set-up for holding your gear. There are two -call em camera bags -inside the opening. They have a split zipper top and handles. The handles get in the way of the zipper. So, to get a lens out, you have to take off the backpack, lay it down on the back board side, unzip the main compartment (again a split zipper and a chore at best) then unzip the camera bag.

For those reasons, I would not choose this bag again. Also, the pack itself is pretty hefty -maybe 5 to 7lbs (I'm guessing) -and working with it is an annoyance.

If you are hiking a backpack gets you a lot further down the road than you may think. Next to your camera and your headlamp, it's the most important tool you'll have.

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As an avid former pro-photographer who loves the wilderness, this is the perfect companion, and it will certainly make it easier for me to do so. Most regular camera bags are a chore to hike with, and hiking bags don't really cater too well to the photography community for a number of reasons. This bag is the perfect combination of both: the comfort and storage capacity of a purpose-made hiking bag with the camera hauling capability of a camera bag. Most importantly, however, is the incredible comfort and mobility that this bag offers for its size. This is especially important to me with my bad lower back.

This wonderfully-designed and constructed photo-backpack is chock-full of neat little features: the drinking water reservoir holder, the tripod straps, hiking pole straps, and that really neat diffuser/reflector/raincover that is tucked away in the bag. The more you use the bag, the more you'll discover. There are a handful of little stash pockets, as well, which are perfect for the little gizmos that always seem to get lost—passport, chapstick, car or house keys, etc.

I can say with 100% certainty that this bag is going to replace every other bag that I'm using regularly, even when I'm not hiking. I can load this bag up with food, clothes and my laptop, a couple cameras, and fill up a pelican case with lights and stands and go shoot a glamour gig (Oh, those beautiful ladies!), or I can reconfigure it for hiking and take it on an overnight trip. I can load it up with cameras and lenses and take it on a flight, and there will still be room left over for food and whatever trinkets I pick up along the way. The comfort and versatility is second to none here, and I'd have no problem recommending it to any photographer who is constantly on the go and looking to consolidate their bag collection. Take it hiking, take it traveling, take it to a slumber party – I promise you'll love this bag.