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Lowepro 35092 Primus AW Premium Backpack (Arctic Blue) | 
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| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $279.99
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $190.00 (68%)
New (13) Used (1) from $89.99
Rating:  9 reviews
Color: Arctic Blue
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.9
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 9.3 x 20.1
MPN: Primus AW (Arctic Blue)
Model: Primus AW (Arctic Blue)
UPC: 056035350924
EAN: 0056035350924
ASIN: B000TWUR5C
Release Date: August 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lumbar and side access provides 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 |
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Product Description
Lowepro, the worldwide leading provider of protective cases and backpacks for imaging and technology products, today unveiled a camera backpack commemorating the company's 40th anniversary - the wholly-unique Primus AW. The industry's first backpack designed for the professional photographer that is made primarily from recycled materials, the Primus AW is a perfect combination of unmatched easy access points and extreme-condition protection. Primus AW is designed to provide maximum comfort, protection and accessibility with minimal bulk, making it ideal for outdoor photography.(Funds raised by Lowepro from the sale of the Primus AW will support Polar Bears International (PBI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear). Designed unlike any bag currently on the market, Primus AW enables photographersto carry and access all the necessary components for outdoor photography while providing the highest possible comfort and extreme protection during a full day of shooting in the great outdoors. The main camera compartment is padded and holds a digital SLR Pro body with zoom lens attached, in addition to 1-2 extra lens or flash units. The Primus AW also offers photographers quick and easy access to their equipment, without removing the bag, through expandable side zipped camera pockets. The bag's exclusive lumbar equipment access points allow instant access to camera gear of varying sizes, while keeping equ
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 LOWEPRO PRIMUS AW - OUTSTANDING CAMERA PACK September 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
Primus a Prime addition November 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.)
Great backpack, for camera gear and extra stuff. November 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Great Multi-Purpose Backpack October 21, 2007
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
The Primus AW is a nearly perfect multi-purpose camera backpack. I've been looking for a backpack that could hold a reasonable amount of photography and non-photography gear for several years, and this is the first I've found that manages get the balance just right. It has many things to like about it and only a few minor flaws.
The photography gear section is at the bottom of the bag. It is able to hold a professional body with a 70-200mm lens attached (but without the hood), along with a couple of other lenses and a flash. For most of my day trips, this is plenty of gear. The padding in this area is quite sufficient and there are dividers that can be arranged to partition the gear however you like. Access to the camera gear is through the back of the backpack, which helps prevent theft and allows you to get the gear out without getting the part of the bag that touches your back dirty. The photography section can also be accessed by a side panel that allows easy removal of the camera. While this works great for a regular-sized camera, my Rebel XTi with the battery grip on doesn't fit through the opening easily. I wish they would have made this access panel a bit bigger to accommodate the bodies with grips.
The upper compartment is a slightly padded area that can hold a lot of non-photography gear. I packed a first aid kit, food, maps, and a GorillaPod table-tripod in it and still had room to spare. On the front of the bag is a sort of half-open expandable area that is perfect for holding a jacket, books, or other items. It can even hold a small notebook computer. The outermost part of the bag has a tripod attachment that also worked great for trekking poles. Underneath the bag is the storage for the attached all-weather cover, should it begin to rain. Finally, on the side of the bag is an expandable pocket for a water bottle.
There are very few downsides to the bag. The first is the already-mentioned size of the side-access panel. This won't be a problem for most people that don't own cameras with grips. The second downside to the bag is that it only comes in one size. The bag is slightly short for my torso. It would have been great if they offered these in different sizes like camping backpack makers do. For me, an extra inch would have been great, allowing me to put more of the load onto my hips. The final negative that I have encountered is that there are no SlipLock attachments on the bag. I have a few accessory attachments that I use with my other Lowepro bags and they won't work with this bag.
Overall, if you're an average sized person who wants a bag to carry around for a day hike through the park or while touring a city, this bag is a wonderful choice. I have other bags for other purposes, but I can see this being my go-to bag for most occasions.
Good, but not great. September 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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