Lowepro releases the PhotoSport backpack PRO III. Made with 85% recycled materials and a fully removable camera insert, it’s specially designed for photographers on long journeys.
The PhotoSport PRO III premiered last fall as the third generation of the PhotoSport collection. Specifically designed for photographers on multiday treks, the pack comes in two sizes: 55L and 70L. Both sizes have the brand’s integrated GearUp camera insert that fits a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24-70mm lens. And it offers additional space for two lenses plus accessories.
This is the first iteration to join the Lowepro Green Line label. With 85% of materials made with recycled fabrics that are lightweight and water-resistant, it’s more sustainably produced than the previous generations.
In short: Whether you’re traveling internationally or on a backpacking trip through the wilderness, the Lowepro PhotoSport PRO III ($480) securely fits your gear in easy-to-access panels while leaving plenty of space for travel essentials.
It fits all your gear as well as accessories, clothes, and backpacking equipment. It’s extremely adjustable and sizes to your body perfectly. This is an ideal technical pack for long adventures with a camera.
Lowepro PhotoSport Camera Pack Review
Whenever I travel, I try to stuff as much as I can in my backpack to keep my hands free and my legs moving. So when asked if I’d like to test a pack specified for photographers, I was all in and ready to move.
I journeyed across the Atlantic to Germany, Belgium, France, and even through some snowy backcountry. I packed my Canon R5 with a 24-70mm lens, the Profoto A1x handheld flash, two film cameras, and all the accessories to match.
On top, behind, and around all of my camera gear were clothes, toiletries, gifts for family, and supplies.
Suffice it to say, strategic organization had never been more important. Here’s what I learned zipping through security checkpoints, walking for miles, and traveling on trains — all the while unpacking and repacking dozens of times in various conditions.
Look
Overall, the black-and-gray design gives it a classic backpacking look. The pack maintains a simple aesthetic that professionals and creatives alike often prefer.
Traditionally, I would want all black. But I found I prefer the gray concept, as it differentiates itself as a backpacking pack versus just another one of my everyday camera bags. I threw this bag around plenty for it to get dirty. I love the naturally water-resistant and easy-to-wash fabric.
Materials
The Lowepro PhotoSport Backpack PRO 55l AW III uses 420-denier nylon Oxford and 420-denier nylon diamond ripstop with carbonate exterior. It’s lightweight and water-resistant. For rainy days, it includes an all-weather cover to protect gear from rain, snow, and dust.
A huge bonus for me is that the pack is made almost entirely from recycled fabrics. Lowepro did a great job thinking through the aesthetics paired with recycled materials.