LowePro Protactic 450 AW II - Still the BEST Camera Bag in 2019?

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LowePro Protatctic 450 AW II could well still be the BEST camera bag of 2019 but in faces increasing challenges as a host of new camera bags for photographers and videographers hits the market, including one from the legend that is Peter McKinnon!
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  • @RossJukesPhotography
    @RossJukesPhotography4 жыл бұрын

    What bag do you use? Would you recommend it???

  • @RickysGadgets

    @RickysGadgets

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ross Jukes Photography just got mine the in the post absolutely love it build quality is amazing

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Irish Eye glad you like it, still love mine 👍

  • @RickysGadgets

    @RickysGadgets

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ross Jukes Photography nope thank you your the reason I bought it I was searching weeks for the right bag keep up the good reviews

  • @joelsmtb3511

    @joelsmtb3511

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I’m looking for a bag that would fit a 13inch laptop, dslr with 18-55mm and a 70-300 and room for more lenses. I also need room for a dji Mavic mini. Would you recommend the 350 or 450, and a GoPro with accessories like chest harness and floaty

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joelsmtb3511 Hi, I would probably recommend the 450 - in particular if you’re carrying multiple lenses. However, I would ask yourself how often & why you need to carry all that - I’ve been going through a phase of trying to travel as light as possible and only if I feel the shoot warrants it do I load up the big bag. Otherwise, I just use a small day bag - hope this helps.

  • @scottweaverphotovideo
    @scottweaverphotovideo4 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @JimsPhotographyArt
    @JimsPhotographyArt4 жыл бұрын

    After several years going through several bags I bought the 1st version ProTactic 450aw in 2016 and am still using it. It has taken a beating and is still in great shape. (It's heavy loaded with gear). I also got the 350 version at about the same time for when I do long hikes to keep the weight down and for carrying minimal gear. After using both bags for 4 years now I still feel no desire to replace them, they work great for me and are awesome packs....

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s great to hear, I think it’s easy for people to see videos like mine and just think ‘oh it’s an ad for so and so product’ so I’m really pleased to hear some real life experiences! Thank you for your comment 👍

  • @chronicfish

    @chronicfish

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking into get the 350 .. however I have a Mamiya RB67 with 127 mm.. do you feel it would fit in comfortably?

  • @JakeTaz
    @JakeTaz4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, great quality and very informative. Thank you. Also got to say nice job properly tagging your video for search results. This video was second on recommended when searching the name of this bag, with all the other videos being in the 20-50k view range.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jake, thank you very much for the kind words and glad to hear the tagging worked! Still new to that side of things so glad to hear it worked, cheers ;)

  • @shlomdog
    @shlomdog4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video man! helped me make a decision :) will get the backpack !

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shlomi Talbi great, thank you, hope you like it!

  • @RichardFrenchPhotography
    @RichardFrenchPhotography4 жыл бұрын

    Great product review video, im looking at buying this bag in a few weeks time myself.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Richard French thank you, it’s a great bag, I hope you like it, keep an eye out for January sales 😉

  • @TheRichMaxwellChannel
    @TheRichMaxwellChannel4 жыл бұрын

    I just found this video and have subscribed as I'm also in Birmingham so nice to see another Brummy on KZread! I finally got ths bag around a month ago after waiting on places to get it in stock. It's a fantastic bag and I'd certainly recomend it. Only annoyance for me is that my laptop doesn't fit but not too much of a problem as it's rare I'll need my laptop in the bag but would have been handy when flying places. Other than this problem I love the bag because it is so customisable and can hold loads of gear. Also like you say it's extremely durable and comfortable.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rich, I've subbed back ;) I'll take a look at your videos, I've been struggling to find anybody else doing the same in Birmingham so nice to have the support ;)

  • @TheRichMaxwellChannel

    @TheRichMaxwellChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography Thanks Ross! I'm pretty new to KZread so still learning and hoping to improve with each video. Hope you'll enjoy some of my content. I also watched your city under snow video which looked great. I remember being stuck in Birmingham with that snow.

  • @jerseypaul7323
    @jerseypaul73234 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review. Do you know if it complies with airport hand luggage size ?

  • @tvaughn
    @tvaughn Жыл бұрын

    Think you’ve convinced me to go with this bag - many thanks

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great Thomas, I still use mine on a daily basis and it's fantastic, hope you enjoy it!

  • @tvaughn

    @tvaughn

    Жыл бұрын

    Hoping it might fit under seat in front of me on airline🙏

  • @alexandrromanski6883
    @alexandrromanski68833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ShihasVlog
    @ShihasVlog3 жыл бұрын

    Nice bag I’m going to cart one

  • @WayneLLC
    @WayneLLC4 жыл бұрын

    I am actually curious if you have the first version (I do at this moment) and your views if it warrants an upgrade.

  • @planaproject
    @planaproject4 жыл бұрын

    To be fair, its a molle system bag. You can buy a molle pouch and attach it to the bag for more easy to reach accessories 7:20

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's a great shout, thank you Johan ;)

  • @francis0escoffery

    @francis0escoffery

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah the molle system. you can have all the flexibility there.. idk maybe water pouches or big pouches. for storing random things... anything works. EDC pouches first aid.. .. awesome bag.. gona order one now.. thanks for video.. awesome quality

  • @TheFandangovideoguy
    @TheFandangovideoguy4 жыл бұрын

    hi there....is this version II much better than the original? I could buy the original for half the price...just wondering..also the Peter McKinnon bag...Nomad? will it get mass produced sometime soon? thanks

  • @kirillkharkov7340
    @kirillkharkov73403 жыл бұрын

    Great video overall. In the beginning you mentioned about big improvement from the first version of the backpack, however you didn't describe those advantages and improvement. Also from my personal point of view I wish you showed how tripod could be carried with this backpack which is usually the case for an outdoor backpack. I really enjoy the content in general, thanks for the review it is very helpful.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, yeah still learning how to make properly useful reviews but more to come soon. Appreciate the feedback though and will keep it in mind for future videos, thanks 👍

  • @france193
    @france1934 жыл бұрын

    Hi where are the places you filmed with the drones?

  • @GBarchy
    @GBarchy4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your video regarding this bag. I have been looking for a bag to carry my Canon 90D, 4 lenses, and my Mavic Pro Drone and controller. I was originally looking at the Lowepro Whistler 450 aw ii, but after watching your video ive just purchased this bag instead. As well as being retired the cost was a factor, and seeing they're on special here in Australia at present swayed my decision. Thanks for your video.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Geoff Barcham that’s great news, I certainly hope you enjoy it 😉👍

  • @andrewford80

    @andrewford80

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Geoff, they're on special again! How are you liking the bag after having it for a year? I am looking to replace my old Krumpler which I've always hated with this 450 AW II

  • @GBarchy

    @GBarchy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewford80 I love my 450 AW II bag. Fits all my camera gear in. Being a landscape photographer it gets knocked around and put in places where it gets dirty etc. It has done everything it was advertised as doing. Highly recommend this bag.

  • @lammartland
    @lammartland2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, really helpful. Thank you! New subscriber. By the way, 08:00 - where is that?

  • @lammartland

    @lammartland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you not like sharing? 🤣

  • @FabrizioZago
    @FabrizioZago4 жыл бұрын

    This video comes right in time, I was looking for reviews about this particular bag because I'm considering buying it in the new year. Is it still comfortable to wear when there is a tripod attached to the side?

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fabrizio Zago - Photography and Media Hi, yeah it will obviously depend on the weight of the tripod but I find it comfortable, the straps have extra padding so no issues there 👍

  • @FabrizioZago

    @FabrizioZago

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography Thanks for the prompt answer!

  • @ryantang8146
    @ryantang81463 жыл бұрын

    Is there any storage for a water bottle ?

  • @anewcareerinanewtown
    @anewcareerinanewtown4 жыл бұрын

    Ive had the ProRunner 350 for a long time now probably over 10 years but have long outgrown it and it has been a really tough bag, but equipment wise it now doesn't have the capacity I need. So its either the Protactic 450 AWII or the Flipside 500 AWII. Im leaning towards the Protactic as it just seems a bit tougher for the long haul. (Keyboard apostrophes not working).

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    anewcareerinanewtown the 450 is definitely a tough bag and I’ve no doubt it would last you many years (I particularly like the ‘hard shell’ that gives you that bit of extra confidence) and personality, the capacity is perfect and have recently been travelling with it as my only bag, but that is helped slightly by having two mirrorless cameras. However, it will boil down to personal choice but I don’t think you’d go too far wrong with either 👍

  • @anewcareerinanewtown

    @anewcareerinanewtown

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography Cheers Ross it sounds like the 450 is the best fit for my needs, my 350 is literally bursting at the seams

  • @angusbacon2377
    @angusbacon23774 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Do you think I could fit a 16 inch MacBook Pro in the slot?

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I use a 2015 MacBook Pro and that fits nicely, with a tiny bit of extra room so I believe you would fit the 2016 (as I don’t think the chassis is much bigger) but worth checking the dimensions or even better, taking it to a store and trying it if anyone by you stocks the bag 👍

  • @priyadarsheesinha6176
    @priyadarsheesinha61763 жыл бұрын

    Can I fit in nikon 500mm in there ?

  • @TheCoffeeField
    @TheCoffeeField4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video but it’s lacking in info. I wish you would have showed the removable belt and the number of loops on it and I believe there 4 accessories pouches/water bottle holder that come with the bag.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. These are mainly things that I choose not to use, so didn’t think it fair to comment and as it’s not a ‘new’ bag, I assume most people would be aware of what it comes with. However, I’ll keep your feedback in mind for future reviews 👍

  • @angeloleonardo5122
    @angeloleonardo51222 ай бұрын

    i have it its the best! but only to outdoors, trips

  • @ikalafat
    @ikalafat Жыл бұрын

    Can someone please measure the laptop compartment depth? I have 15.6" laptop (38cm wide) so it exceeds the "nominal" dimensions stated by Lowepro and I'm not sure whether it will fit. Thanks

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I've just done a very quick measurement and the laptop compartment *seems* to be 38cm deep (so the width of the laptop) - HOWEVER - that is right against the zipper and even though there may be a little stretch, I can not say for sure whether you're laptop would fit. I would suggest checking your return options before purchasing :)

  • @ikalafat

    @ikalafat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography thanks so much for quick reply!

  • @maheshgvelly
    @maheshgvelly3 жыл бұрын

    Is it still worth in 2021?

  • @8b0i21
    @8b0i212 жыл бұрын

    I'm quite short, 5'4" to be exact. Do you think the 450AW is too big for me?

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    2 жыл бұрын

    It might feel a little large. I’m 6 feet and wear the straps quite long, so it hangs a bit lower on my back. You might find that with the straps tightened it sits higher up, but I would class it as quite a large bag

  • @8b0i21

    @8b0i21

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography Thank you for the response!

  • @moritzmuessig
    @moritzmuessig4 жыл бұрын

    Can you fit a gimbal + tripod + sonya6000 + 2-3 lenses + water bottle in it?

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    idly you could fit all of those things apart from the gimbal, that’s the reason I would like a more flexible pouch on it, but Lowepeo do make a bag very similar with a pouch on the front but I can’t remember the name 👍

  • @moritzmuessig

    @moritzmuessig

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography alright thank you for the awsner sir! :D the Gimbal is the ronin sc by the way so its insanely small.. you think that could fit in?

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    idly if it’s a similar size to the Weebill S - No, there’s probably a way of doing it as the bag itself is quite deep but not without some messing around, and then I wouldn’t want to run the risk of things banging into each other, far better if it just had an external pouch to fit it in 👍

  • @moritzmuessig

    @moritzmuessig

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RossJukesPhotography thanks for the advices! Really helped me out 😄

  • @darrenmarcvideo6772

    @darrenmarcvideo6772

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Idly, here is a link where this guy fits his gimbal in with camera still attached. Interesting set up. kzread.info/dash/bejne/in1spK1qesyte5s.html

  • @kiichikomai3011
    @kiichikomai30114 жыл бұрын

    You make this massive bag look like a handbag or something

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kiichi Komai ha! Not sure how to take that, I’m a big guy 😂😂

  • @venuslnd
    @venuslnd4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that bag was very big but it look small when you holding it.

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    4 жыл бұрын

    It certainly fits a lot 😉

  • @orbiemarte9792

    @orbiemarte9792

    3 жыл бұрын

    is the bag 350 or 45o?

  • @drexplordinaire
    @drexplordinaire7 ай бұрын

    Still in 2023

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, it's still a great bag!

  • @joekelly9369
    @joekelly93693 ай бұрын

    Actually its not , i have 5 lowepros , 600 trekker 2 pro tactics 200trekker ,,, etc etc, i grew out of lowepro 450,, nowhere for 140mm filter kit , the temba axis 32 /24 do , plus other gear in very similar package , so [[ is it the best ]] not if you use pro filters , theres nowhere for them , plus lowepro padding is a bit poor in comparison to tembas , iv used my spare temba particians in my lowepro to stiffen it up , (the lowepro stands up if you rearange the rain cover in the base ) cant believe how dumb people are after so called owning them ! And not doing a 5 minute review

  • @RossJukesPhotography

    @RossJukesPhotography

    3 ай бұрын

    You’re commenting on a 5 year old review, do you think things might have moved on a bit? And actually, it’s still a great bag