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On the Road Again: Lowepro Updates Pro Trekker Series

September 27, 2019

By David Alexander Willis

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Lowepro has released the sequel to their popular backpack Pro Trekker AW series, the Pro Trekker AW II. Currently available as a line of four bags, the new Pro Trekker AW II models sport several unique design features.

With new features, removable bags and convertible designs, Lowepro Updates Pro Trekker of photography backpacks to AW II Series
Stowable harness in the Lowepro Pro Trekker II family of photography backpacks.

At $399, the largest model in the Lowepro AW II Series, the “backcountry” Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II bag, has been built for long hikes and extended road trips. Lowepro’s “modular” design for the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II lets the wearer split the oversized backpack into two bags. They then fit easily into carry-on, or can be used as a sling for a more casual day out with gear.

With new features, removable bags and convertible designs, Lowepro Updates Pro Trekker of photography backpacks to AW II Series
The $349 Pro Trekker RLX 450 AW II which can be worn as backpack or used as a roller case.

With space for 15-inch laptops, 10-inch tablets and Wacom-sized devices, the Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II can carry two to three pro cameras with a 400mm, two flashes and four to six other lenses. There is an ActiveZone back panel with mesh for air flow to wick away sweat. 

Pro Trekker BP 450 AW II and Pro Trekker BP 350 AW II
The largest model in the Lowepro Trekker AW II Series, the “backcountry” BP 550 AW II bag.

The new $349 Pro Trekker RLX 450 AW II is also worn as a backpack, only it can be converted to roller case that will fit to overhead storage. With room for two camera bodies and a 70-200mm, it can also haul five to six more lenses and up to a 15 inch laptop, 10 inch tablet and an accessory tablet like Wacom drawing pads. 

With new features, removable bags and convertible designs, Lowepro Updates Pro Trekker of photography backpacks to AW II Series
The Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II backpack can be broken apart into two bags for airline overhead storage or for day-to-day travels.

At $299 and $249, respectively, the smaller Pro Trekker BP 450 AW II  and Pro Trekker BP 350 AW II backpacks round out the Pro Trekker AW II line. Like the other bags, each has a “stowable” harness and removable waist belt to use as the backpack as a carrying case and to keep straps from entanglement during transport. 

The larger Pro Trekker BP 450 AW II can fit two cameras with a 300mm and five to six lenses. The Pro Trekker BP 350 AW II will hold a single DSLR with 70-200mm and four to five lenses. Both have 15” laptop and 10” tablet pouch.

The travel-ready Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II backpack.

Each comes with AW—all-weather—Cover and new “MaxFit” divider system. Lowepro’s padded MaxFit dividers have been minimized to fit the maximum capacity of gear.

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