Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack
- Holds 1-2 Pro D-SLR's, large 35mm or medium format system, 3-5 lenses (up to a 200mm F/2.8), tripod or monopod, 14" notebook computer, and accessories
- Lightweight harness system with high-density padding and 6 adjustment points for maximum comfort with minimal bulk
- Revolutionary adjustable Glide-Lock system attached tripods, outdoor accessories or any Slip-Lock compatible product
- Padded main compartment with adjustable padded dividers provides excellent protection and a customized fit for your gear.
- Seam Sealed All Weather Cover offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand
Product Description
A premium backpack for the serious adventure bound photographer or sports photojournalist, the Vertex series is made for the outdoors. Rugged, construction with water-resistant zippers and a seam-sealed AW cover protects gear while providing photographers with a bag that conforms to a variety of body types with an adjustable harness system. Combine that with pockets and features that are made for today's digital photographer and the Vertex series deliver adjustable comfort with serious camera protection.
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Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack
- Electronics: 0 pages (2007-03-05)
- Publisher: Lowepro
- Label: Lowepro
- Studio: Lowepro
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
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Avg. Customer Review:
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pack Your Things, We're Going 'Everywhere' With This Backpack! 2008-08-13
Comment: From the title, you'll get a general understanding of how versatile this backpack is. I'll go in more details to explain the different aspects of why this backpack is unique.
-Construction:
This backpack is made from rigid pads that are dressed by really strong and durable fabric, that will protect the equipment in every situation (falling, banging into objects, weather conditions, etc.). It has strong water resistance zippers for the main and laptop compartments.
-Space:
Really spacious with many storage areas. The main compartment (camera space) is heavily protected by pads and is divided into smaller areas by some other adjustable protective pads. This means that design the compartment yourself for an optimum space use. There's also a designated pocket to fit small books or some papers. The laptop compartment fits a 14" laptop, and I also use it for books and filters if I'm taking my laptop. The two side storage areas are used for filters, memory card, keys, cable, cleaning kit, etc.
-Tripod Attachment:
One of the best feature of this backpack is that you can attach your tripod to the backpack.
-Shoulder, Chest, and Waist Straps:
Rigid build, yet really comfy for those long journeys. The chest and waist straps are there for those who like to go on an adventure and take ther camera with them. After fastening all the straps, the backpack will be as if part of your own body.
-Weight:
Even when full, it's not that heavy, I mean anyone can manage to carry it.
-Rain Cover:
As for most (or all) Lowepro bags, this backpack is equipped with a rain cover, that when neseccary protect the whole gear for the pouring rain.
-Price:
Really reasonable for such backpack with these specs and features.
-Overall:
Two words - A MUST!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Size for Most Uses 2008-05-03
Comment: I do a lot of traveling with my photo gear and tend to take too much with me. On a recent international trip, I took a large backpack as my carry one and it worked pretty well except it was very large.
I decided to try this Lowepro Vertex 100, the smallest of the three Vortex models. So I knew it was going to be smaller than what I was used to.
When I go on local sunset shoots, I tend to carry two camera bodies and 3-4 lenses. I've tried numerous configurations with vests, belts, back packs, messenger bags, etc. I usually find them not very comfortable.
So I now use the Vertex 100 for most everything and find it VERY well built and comfortable.
With my equipment in the pack it weighs 19 pounds. Here is what I usually carry in it:
Nikon D300 with battery grip, angled tripod bracket and 70-300 zoom
Nikon D80 Body
12-24 lens
18-300 lens
10.5 lens (fisheye)
SB-800 Flash and extra AA batteries
5 77mm filters
Extra camera batteries
Extra Cards
Knee pad
Cokin filter wallet with 6 filters
Lens Pen and Misc.
Water bottle
The pocket for a computer is very small. See the description for the size it accepts. It is too small for my laptop so I will use it for other things.
The pack has a waist belt, but because the pack is not very tall, the belt may not hit you at your waist. It depends on how low you where the pack.
So after years of trying to figure out the best solution to carry my gear, this is my latest solution and seems to be a good one. There are less expensive packs available but they are not built as well as this one is.
If you shoot like I do, you might find this a good solution.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding bag that is well thought out and tough 2008-03-16
Comment: This is camera case # 6 for me and by far the best. It's easy to configure, tough, well though out, comfortable. The two outer compartments on the back are easy to access with plenty of nooks for various items, velcro close pouches for memory cards, and inside one of the compartments is another zipper compartment that's pretty cool. The compartment for the laptop is well padded with dense foam. The main compartment is well padded and has more than enough inserts for tons of configurations.
I had some difficulty finding bags that would fit my D200 with the battery pack attached and this bag has no problem.
Size wise is a small backpack (but a good sized camera bag). With ease and room for more I fit...
My D200 with battery pack.
2 SB800 flashes
105 mm macro
85 mm f/1.4
50 mm f/1.4
18-70 mm kit lens
70-300 zoom
extension tubes
lens hoods
2 additional batteries
memory cards, cables, polarizers
and still had room for more.
I physically laid my hands on and played with several backpacks from Tamarac, National Geographic, Lowepro and some others. The big thing that sold me on this pack was how dense the foam was. I'd be more confident about my equipment surviving a fall in this bag than any other bag. I expected more from Tamarac; their padding felt flimsy. I own a Tamarac, two smaller Lowepros, a Kata and a Sony bag. This is by far my favorite bag.
Oh and it has a saftey whistle built in to one of the buckles. It's an awesome bag. I'm not one to write reviews but I just couldn't keep quiet about this bag.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack 2008-01-07
Comment: This product is a quality backpack, typical from Lowepro. However, if you have more than 3 extra lenses to carry, and a flash, you may want to consider the 200 AW, since the 100 is a bit small inside.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Perfection for camera storage and hiking 2007-10-15
Comment: The bag is easily configurable to match your camera, lenses, flash units, etc... But what makes this bag so ideal for me is the comfort while hiking the mountains/volcanoes of Hawaii. When the straps are clipped and fastened as designed, this bag is incredibly comfortable even if you have a lot of weight by carrying a fast telephoto lens. However, if you are the type of person to sling a bag over one-shoulder, this is not the bag for you. Over one shoulder is awkward to say the least. This is meant to be fastened in place and to provide extreme comfort when used as designed.
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Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack
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