Lowepro 35091 Primus AW Premium Backpack (Black)

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Features: Lumbar and side access provide fast equipment retrieval
8-point adjustable harness and padded waist belt comfortably distributes weight for long hiking trips
Upper compartment provides organization and storage for personal accessories
Glide-Lock system and hideaway accessory holder easily fits a tripod or other backcountry equipment
Seam-sealed All Weather Cover protects equipment from weather, sand and dust


Editorial Reviews:

A perfect combination of fast access and all-weather protection, the Primus AW was built for the backcountry. Rugged construction with a recycled, water resistant outer fabric and a seam-sealed AW cover protects gear. This pack also conforms to a variety of body types with an adjustable 8-point harness system giving the adventure photographer exceptional comfort under heavy load. The lumbar-equipment access point keeps the bag off the ground when digging for equipment in either of the two padded compartments. Gear retrieval is further complimented by a side access zipper that gives the user quick camera access without taking the bag off. Combine that with pockets and features that are made for today's adventure photographer and the Primus AW delivers adjustable comfort with tough camera protection. In commemoration of Lowepro's 40th anniversary, we are proud to introduce the industry's first backpack designed for the professional photographer that is made primarily from recycled materials. Funds raised from the sale of the Primus AW backpack will support Polar Bears International PBI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear. The Primus AW backpack, constructed of 51% Cyclpet(R), a 100% post consumer recycled fabric, is the first backpack of its kind, and establishes the Primus AW as the industry standard for eco-friendly carrying solutions. Each bag contains enough recycled material to equate to approximately 22 soda bottles. By preventing this material from reaching a landfill, .0034 cubic yards of landfill space, 15,109 BTU's of energy, .002 barrels of crude oil and .12 gallons of refined oil is conserved throughout the production process. The release of Primus AW celebrates the spirit of conservation which has been, and continues to be, an integral part of the Lowepro culture.

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Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great backpack, for camera gear and extra stuff.
Comment: I've had this pack for about a year, and use it mainly for travel. Every year my wife and I travel from California to the East Coast for 3-4 weeks. I needed a bag that would carry the photo gear I usually use and have room for non-photo travel gear. The bottom compartment is a great size to fit my D80, two lenses (sigma 17-35, and nikkor 35-70), a large collection of neutral density filters, some cleaning gizmos, memory cards, remote, and ultra-pod II, with some room leftover. The top pocket is great for non-photo stuff including a portable dvd player, with extra battery pack, a flip case for dvds, a couple of books, travel alarm clock, travel documents, snacks, and some toys for our daughter. The outside flap also accommodates a jacket well.

I love the side quick access flap, My D80 goes in and out easily.

The pack is very comfortable for long hikes and has plenty of room for everything I need to bring for plane travel, day hikes, and general sightseeing.

So far I have no complaints.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Primus a Prime addition
Comment: I don't want to jump the gun here, but the Primus AW may be my perfect camera pack. The construction and quality are second to none. This pack is certainly made to be an outdoor pack with every adjustment strap you would find on a back country pack.

PROS:
- Superior quality and all the features you would expect on an adventure pack
- The pack openings are set against the back, providing security and allowing the straps to stay off the ground
- The padded hip straps take the weight off your shoulders. Fully loaded, this pack can pack on the pounds
- The upper compartment is surprisingly roomy. Room for an igloo lunch bag, extra clothes or small jacket
- A jacket can easily be secured to the ingenious outside pocket/flap, which also holds miscellaneous articles
- The side access panel allows quick and easy access to your camera without removing the pack. Provides more than ample room for a D60 w/o grip
- The tripod securing straps are incredibly convenient and durable
- Attached All Weather Cover is an added bonus
- Good sized pack, while not oversized. Makes a perfect carry-on item for flights
- Side elastic pocket is perfect for a large water bottle

CONS:
- The pack has a finite amount of space for equipment. It appears to be able to fit a camera w/ med to long telephoto, two short lenses and compact flash, plus 2 memory card pockets and one medium sized small accessories pocket.
(Perfect if your inventory is on the small side, or you only want to bring part of your inventory with you.)

Customer Rating:
Summary: Something of a let down
Comment: Cool concept, mediocre execution. The side-access panel, which is a great idea, is simply too small. No way a pro-DSLR or smaller SLR w/vertical grip will fit. Even a larger non-pro body like the Nikon D300/D700/5D/40D doesn't really fit.

As a backpack, it doesn't even come close to being a real, outdoor quality pack. One size, few adjustments = difficult to put the load on the hips for someone taller.

If you want fast access, consider a Slingshot or Fastpack. If you want a quality hiking pack, consider a non-camera hiking pack w/lower access panel - then insert a padded camera pouch of appropriate size. That basically simulates the Primus. You give up the fast access side panel but get a quality suspension and ability to a pack that fits your build.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good, but not great.
Comment: I debated a long time before settling on the Lowepro Primus pack. There are a lot of other great packs out there, but this is the one I chose. In hind sight, I may have elected to go with the Lowepro Compu-Treker, but I'm still not sure about that.

Here goes:
PROS:
1. Very very comfortable to wear around.
2. Made from recycled water bottles
3. Has a tripod holder
4. All-Weather (AW)
5. Nice large upper storage compartment for water, snacks, jacket, etc.
6. High quality zippers and fabric

CONS:
1. Camera compartment is pretty small. (I can fit my D300 w/ battery grip and the 17-55mm f/2.8 lens mounted on it, plus two additional smaller lenses (i.e. 10-20mm Sigma, Nikon 50mm/1.8, extension tubes, or tele-extender)
2. The easy access side door is very small. No way to get D300 w/ batter grip out the side door. It comes out ok without the battery grip, but it's still pretty tight.
3. The top compartment is a challenge to get into without unclicking the load lifter straps. It's easy to do, but it's just another step in the process.
4. There are a lot of straps on the backpack (this is both good and bad) and it makes it a challenge to open and close zippers with all of the straps in the way.

In summary, it is a very good/well built backpack, but it won't carry a ton of camera gear unless you put more gear in the upper compartment. It's very comfortable to wear, but is a little bit of a pain to get into.

I'm not sure if it's worth $200, but you're paying a little bit of a premium because it's made of recycled water bottles.

For someone who just carries a camera and a lens or two and does a lot of hiking, this is an excellent backpack. If you're looking for something to lug all your camera gear around on the subway or in the car, I would get something different.




Customer Rating:
Summary: LOWEPRO PRIMUS AW - OUTSTANDING CAMERA PACK
Comment: Having had this pack for two weeks, I can honestly say I've never used a better carrying system for my equipment. I actually tell myself how ingenious the designer was. I usually carry a Nikon D200 with two lenses, a Mamiya 7II with two lenses, a Vivitar 285 flash, a flash bracket, cleaning materials, a Western Digital mini drive, lens hoods........you get the picture. I've done a lot of camping and hiking in my lifetime. The suspension system on this pack is as good as on my big Arc'Teryx. The only problem I've found is the side zippered opening that is supposed to permit the photographer easy retrieval of his camera. As others have mentioned it simply doesn't work effectively. Lowepro will absolutely have to go back to the drawing board on this one. Other than that, this pack and
all of its innovative features is incredible and highly recommended. Worth every penny.

Technical Details

Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Lowepro
Color: Black
EAN: 0056035350917
Feature: Lumbar and side access provide fast equipment retrieval
Is Fragile: 0
Label: Lowepro
Manufacturer: Lowepro
Model: Primus AW (Black)
Publisher: Lowepro
Release Date: 2007-08-20
Studio: Lowepro