Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW IV

The Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW IV is the mid-size member of the fourth Fastpack generation: a 22-litre photography backpack that carries camera, laptop and personal items in one bag. Side access lets you pull the kit out without taking the pack off your shoulder. For anyone carrying a camera and a laptop on the same trip, splitting the camera compartment from the top pocket keeps cables and chargers away from the optics, and the side opening lets you change lenses without setting the bag on the ground. The chest strap and waist belt help distribute the weight on longer walks.

The shell mixes 600D solution-dyed polyester with recycled 420D ripstop nylon and a carbonate coating; the lining is recycled 200D polyester. The combination is built to handle abrasion and weather on frequent trips, and the family relies on recycled fabrics to lower its footprint.

Listed measurements are 30 × 15 × 43 cm inside and 31 × 20.5 × 48 cm outside, at a weight of 1.17 kg. The camera compartment, top pocket and padded laptop sleeve keep the load close to your back, while the chest strap and waist belt steady the pack on the move.

Given its size, the Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW IV fits multi-day trips, daily work and outings with moderate gear: one camera with a lens attached, two or three lenses and a laptop within the sleeve. The family also comes in 16 and 28 litres for those who need less or more room.