Lowepro Orion Trekker II AW Review for Nikon D70, D100, D200, D300, D700 d-slr cameras

This is the new Orion Trekker II backpack from Lowepro. This is my third bag , I already own a crumpler bens pizza XL(shoulder bag) and a lowepro mini top loader (small belt/shoulder bag). I was looking for a backpack style camera bag that could also double as a normal backpack for travelling and this seemed to fit the bill.

I was attracted by the fact that it doesnt look like a camera bag (deters thieves) and that its a similar size to "normal" backpacks. I`d say probably the only down side is there seems to be no where to attach a tripod to it, unless this is possible using the SlipLockTM attachment loops.

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Comes with adjustable backpack harness with adjustable, padded contoured shoulder straps plus quick release sternum strap and SliplockTM attachment loops ,Also has a removable waistbelt....

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Has in the upper area a large daypack compartment with inner mesh pocket for things like compact flash cards.....

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And behind this is a larger mesh pocket for other accessories or perhaps a cd or mp3 player. The top of the bag has a small hole to allow headphone cables through.Shown here are filter and spare battery.

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Here showing an example of the amount of room in the top compartment. Guide book, small flask and PDA with plenty of room to spare.

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There are two small zippered pockets at the front on either side. Here showing a small ultra pod II tripod on the left and a blower on the right.

The area in between the pockets is "SliplockTM attachment loops in durable Hypalon". I havent a clue what that means!

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Lower compartment has a removable, padded camera insert with adjustable padded dividers.

Pictures below include:

Nikon D70 + 18-70mm
kit lens (mounted)

Nikon 180MM F2.8D ED-IF AF

Nikon 50mm f/1.8

Tamron 90mm macro f/2.8

Kenko Pro 300 x2 TC

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Picture Below shows removed dividers and Nikon D70 + Nikon 180MM F2.8D ED-IF AF mounted

Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX kit lens

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Couple of body shots to show scale.

General Photo