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<\/p>\nIf you’re wondering what is the best hiking camera backpack then you might want to continue reading!
\nI still remember clearly how much I had to struggle to find a decent camera backpack. This was some ten years ago when there were few camera backpack manufacturers.<\/p>\n
After a few years, when I started taking adventure sports and shooting seriously, I was really\u00a0surprised to see a few camera backpacks making their way to the market. The F-Stop Gear was among the earliest into this industry, followed by Gura Gear Uinta and others.<\/p>\n
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I have been using the Lowepro Whistler BP 450 AW for a while now and I must say that I’m really impressed with this backpack in terms of quality, storage and protection. <\/p>\n Product: Lowepro Whistler BP 450 AW<\/a><\/p>\n Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n My Rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n Before I go any further with the review, let me share with you some of its technical details.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Avid hikers like myself can be pretty demanding. Besides the comfort and style factors of backpacks, I make sure that my hiking partner is durable and reliable so it can serve me for a long time. I can say that I found all these qualities and more in the BP 450 AW.<\/p>\n My\u00a0Lowepro backpack is extremely comfortable to wear because while hiking, you need to be sure that your gear is comfortable, especially when doing some extreme ascents. Also\u00a0experiencing different weather conditions that \u2013 the camera, its accessories and myself need to withstand. It’s\u00a0one backpack I can trust to handle all this for me.<\/p>\n While I\u2019m embarking on my hiking endeavor, I can easily assemble my camera unit in this backpack. From the main camera unit, to lenses, there is room for everything in the backpack. There is nothing more I can expect from my hiking partner!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After having used Lowepro Whistler BP 450 AW for a long time now, I can surely say that this backpack packs a punch in almost all aspects. For avid hikers and photographers, there can\u2019t be a better backpack than this. While it looks technically sound, from the aesthetic point of view as well, the backpack doesn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n The BP 450 AW comes with a nylon exterior with TUP face coating, Duraflex hoops, a Hypalon base, and Nifco side-release buckles. What\u2019s more, the backpack comes in gray and well matching orange accents. The backpack also comes along with an all-weather cover and this can be stowed away when I\u2019m not using the backpack.<\/p>\n A special mention has to be made about the backpacks\u2019 heavy-duty attachment points that will allow me to carry a variety of accessories, including poles, tripods, skis, and much more without interfering with the main camera unit whatsoever. During my usage, I also found buckles and zipper pulls to be heavy-duty and glove-friendly. Frankly speaking, these are some of the best buckles I\u2019ve ever used in my life!<\/p>\n For a hiking camera backpack to be successful on the market, it needs to have a spacious interior, with rooms available for the main camera unit and other accessories that come along with it. In this regard too, the backpack\u00a0did not disappoint me. The interior dimensions that I shared above are quite impressive for a heavy-duty backpack. The main compartment where I store the camera can be accessed via the back of the bag. So, there is absolutely no danger that someone could steal my camera unit from behind.<\/p>\n Well, to be honest, there aren\u2019t that many flaws with the Lowepro Whistler BP 450 AW. At least, didn\u2019t feel anything with it that I\u2019m uncomfortable with. Still, I believe that the backpack is slightly on the heavier side for something that you carry along with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n The corner edge at the bottom of the backpack needs some padding. Well, you might not notice this if you are hiking for a small distance. However, for long distance hiking, say 10 miles and above, this could cause minor issues. But well, it all depends on the body structure. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
\nThis camera backpack was different from others I tried. In fact, many backpacks that were released before the\u00a0Lowepro Whistler tried to cover a wide range of uses, but few of them were able to\u00a0offer the benefits this backpack has.
\nThis model was\u00a0designed for the avid hiker, the amateur and the pro. I can store my DSLR camera safely without having to worry about it getting wet or damaged. It’s on the top of my checklist when packing for a hiking trip along with my GoPro<\/a>\u00a0and GPS watch<\/a>.<\/p>\nLet’s Jump to the Review!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nTechnical details:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Why the Whistler BP 450 AW is my favorite hiking camera backpack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPros<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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