Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
- All Weather AW Cover protects camera and gear from the elements
- Removable, padded inserts with adjustable dividers allows for complete customization of camera kit
- Hideaway Tripod Mount with foldout holder, cam lock buckles and straps to secure a compact tripod or monopod
- Discreet front pocket offers quick access to and organization for personal items like a light jacket, cell phone, MP3 player and camera manual.
- Fits a DSLR with attached lens (up to 70-200mm f/2.8) plus 2-3 lenses/flash and accessories; tripod or monopod; personal items
An urban-inspired and travel-ready DSLR backpack, the Pro Runner 200 AW by Lowepro delivers on all things digital. Lightweight, streamlined and packed with practical features including an All Weather Cover and Hideaway Tripod Mount , the Pro Runner 200 AW offers an ideal solution to DSLR users who want to transport, protect and store their gear with ease.
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List Price: $ 89.99
Price: $ 69.95
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Review by AverageGuyShopper for Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
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As usual, Lowepro has come out with a high quality camera bag. Obviously a lot of thought and experience have gone into making this camera bag/backpack.
It’s a very handsome bag, well constructed with decent materials, straight stitching and no loose threads. The bag is well padded, and the interior compartments are easy to rearrange with the velcro spacers so you can fit the lenses nice and snug in there. There are lots of small and medium size accessory pockets to pretty much store all the extras for your DSLR, even a spot for a small tripod on the outside. You could probably fit up to 5 lenses in there depending on their size, but I’m not sure if you really want to carry so many lenses around at once. Alternatively, you could centralize all your camera stuff in there for trips and mix DSLR and P&S cameras in the various pockets. I like that there are a small lower-back padded bump, adjustable shoulder straps, and across the chest strap for serious hiking. There are two OUTSIDE mesh pockets that securely fit one standard size bottle of water each. This really makes this bag more useful since you could just take this bag with a few small snacks and two bottles of water for photo hiking trips from base camp. And there is a water cover sewn into the bottom of the pack that flips over the whole pack in case you are caught in wet weather…. great touch!
Review by Shaun King.com for Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
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PROS:
- Tough and strong stitching and fabric build-quality is more durable than my Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black).
- Not a long bag so it sits high on you back – good for active movement like hiking.
- Smart tripod connections.
zippers move fast – no snags or slow-downs so that I can change lenses fast.
- It hold my 70-200mm f/2.8
- Nice colors. I really like the Pine Green and black color choice.
CONS:
- This bag does fit my 70-200mm f/2.8 but it does NOT have space for the lens hood reverse mounted on the lens (kind of a big deal for me since the lens hood both reduces unwanted flair and offers physical protection in case I would ever drop or tap the front lens element against something). In fact, almost no lens plus lens hood will fit in this bag when combined (except my 35mm f/1.4). And yes I’m aware that I can rearrange the inside walls of this bag but rearranging does not change the total amount of space available.
- This bag does NOT fit my camera plus the battery/vertical grip attached. This is a big deal for me since I always shoot with my battery grip attached. I therefore had to travel with my camera over my neck constantly but my lenses stuffed away in the bag. All Lowepro had to do was increase the depth of this bag a couple more inches to allow a camera + battery/vertical grip to be inserted. The Lowepro Flipside 200 Backpack (Black) has enough depth for a camera + battery/vertical grip and it is similarly priced.
- This bag looks funny on tall people because it is a short bag. I’m 6’2 and my wife laughs at me and I’m betting she’s not the only one. I look much better wearing something like the Lowepro Flipside 200 Backpack (Black) or the Slingshot 200 (although it is not quite fair to compare a one-strap slingshot to this two strapped backpack).
So who is this bag for? And what is Lowepro doing?
I think Lowepro should discontinue their similar Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 Camera Backpack (Black) because this Pro Runner 200 is superior in both functionality and looks (it really is a good looking bag).
This bag is for someone who is not too tall, does not reverse-mount their lens hood back on their lenses when they place them back in the bag, and someone who’s camera is without a battery/vertical grip attached. I don’t think this bag fills a particular gap in Lowepro’s lineup – so I’m not sure why this bag is in production – but it is a good bag considering its limitations. I’m just not sure who would want this bag when there are other good Lowepro bags available similarly priced.
Unless this bag has something really compelling for you, I suggest you purchase something like Lowepro Flipside 300 Backpack (Black) or maybe the Lowepro Fastpack 200 (Black). Lowepro makes good products – so make sure there is something particularly outstanding about this bag in your opinion before you pick it over other Lowepro bags.
Review by Katharena Eiermann for Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
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I take the Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green) on all my photo-shoots, deep into the back-country where hiking and light weight gear is essential!
Pros:
* a good sized, lightweight, backback with lumbar support and wicks away moisture control built in
* retains shape, thickly padded to protect lots of precious cargo
* padded shoulder straps to protect the photographer
* adjustable velcro-tabbed sections for lenses, hoods, smaller cameras, dust blowers, batteries etc
* sturdy zippered pockets that actually stay zipped
* convenient separate little velcro-tabbed pockets for memory cards to keep them clean and free from getting damaged.
* places for light weight travel type tripods and monopods
* tons of nooks and crannies for storage
* built-in all weather cover for the backpack that stores neatly into the bottom of the pack/hardly noticeable
* nice color combination (Pine Green) — goes with any outfit!
Cons: none
The Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green) makes a fantastic gift for anyone with a camera — so, go ahead and make someone Happy! Highly Recommended! Katharena Eiermann, professional photographer
Review by Kanishk Rastogi for Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
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This is my second DSLR backpack, and second from Lowepro. Overall, I am very pleased by the quality and utility of this product. I have a Nikon d60, 3 lenses, and planning to buy a flash soon. Below is my review with pictures in the customer images for this Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green):
Looks & Style: Compact, looks very professional, yet stylish. Perfect for both pros and hobbyist photographers.
Construction: Sturdy construction, well-padded from outside, thick padded inside compartments to provide the necessary shock-proofing and protection to your expensive camera and lenses.
Capacity: It is very spacious from inside with capacity to adjust lens mounted DSLR, & 7 adjustable chambers separated by the thick padding. The padding can be adjusted using the Velcros, or even removed altogether to make space for longer lenses, flash, & other accessories. On the inside of the flap/cover there is a zipper pocket and 2 pockets for memory cards. The zipper pocket can be used to keep filters etc. the outer side of the cover also has a zipper pocket with space for pen, lens cleaning pen, IPod/MP3 player, cleaning kit, or a small portable tripod. Also, there are 2 side pockets to carry water/drinks and 2 straps to be used for any purpose. They are especially useful during backpacking to carry some extra stuff.
All-Weather (AW) Protection: This is one of the best feature of this backpack. There is a weather-proof cover tucked neatly beneath the pack. It can be taken out from its pocket to cover the whole bag to save it from the rain or wet-weather conditions like dew, moisture etc. So, I need not to worry about the moisture going inside my lenses while going on outdoor photography trips.
Tripod: This is the another fantastic feature of this backpack. On the outside of the flap/cover there is an adjustable strap with buckle and a strap to hold the tripod. also, there is a small pocket nicely tucked beneath the bag which folds out, so that you can insert the tripod leg in it. (See the image in customer images for a better understanding). This is “THE” feature I was looking for in the DSLR backpack. It makes it so convenient to carry the tripod around.
Comfort: This bag is ergonomic in design to provide a better support while carrying. also, all the straps are adjustable.
Quick-to-Use: This is one attribute, where I would have deducted 1 star from 5. But the tripod capacity and weather-proof bag were a sure ++. It takes some time to pull this bag off from your shoulder, take the camera out, and start taking pictures. I have a Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Red) with a side-access to the main camera pocket.
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect DSLR backpack. You can always get the closest match though, and then buy one more to cover what the first one lacks. For example, my Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Red) is good for the trips where I need to carry my laptop & DSLR while going out of town or on outdoor trips for wildlife/birds photography where quick access to camera is needed multiple times. But for a general day-trip for shooting around downtown, or landscapes, cityscapes etc, Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green) is the perfect DSLR backpack.
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Review by J. Riga for Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW DSLR Backpack (Pine Green)
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As an SLR case, this one does great! My Canon T1i and assorted lenses go in the bag perfectly, with plenty of extra space to add more. I can easily cart the SLR, charger, SDHC cards, lenses, USB cables, camera guide, etc around with me. The rain guard is a very cool idea too… stows away completely like a fold-up parka then pops out when you need it – takes literally a second or two to get your case and gear covered. Tripod holder is function for small tripods, too. Pockets on the front, so not everything has to go in the bag… I used it for travel docs!
There is a good handle on top, which ended up being important to me since the bag is really… strange, to wear with the backpack straps. It’s thick enough to protect the SLR really well, but this also makes it stand straight ‘at attention’ off your back. I found moving around an airplane with it on a lame task, and wearing it around other people means making awkward moves so you don’t hit people with it when you turn.
Good case, keeps the important stuff safe… just awkward to wear around.