The gray Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II Grayfrom Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II Grayis a heavy-duty bag designed to comfortably and securely carry your mobile photo studio. The spacious main compartment features an adjustable partition system that can hold a large DSLR with an attached 70-200mm lens, six additional lenses, and a shoe mount flash or additional lens. Users of mirrorless camera systems can fit up to eight lenses along with a camera, a flash or additional lens, as well as a backup camera, and for protection of foldable drones and their flight controllers, two padded inserts feature enhanced cushioning.

Access to the main compartment is provided by a rear-facing zippered panel with a 180° downward opening. Along the inside of that zippered panel is a memory card pocket and two zippered organizer pockets for hard drives, portable batteries, camera filters, or small electronics. Separated from the main compartment by a waterproof barrier, an expandable front pocket with a bottom drain hole allows wet outdoors equipment such as a climbing helmet, shovel, or ice pick to dry even when carried inside the Whistler Backpack 350 AW II. Integrated between the main compartment and the waterproof front pocket is a dedicated sleeve that can accommodate a 13" laptop. The laptop sleeve can be reached through a zippered top opening with capacity for books, notepads, snow goggles, or packable clothing. Along the inside the top opening is an accessory pocket for items that need to be secured, yet accessed quickly and conveniently, such as a pair of sunglasses, snacks, or headphones.

The Whistler Backpack 350 AW II can be carried via the built-in top handle, or by the adjustable, padded shoulder straps. For heavy loads, this backpack's waist belt transfers weight to the hips for additional comfort, while the sternum strap further limits unintentional shifting around the wearer. Along each side and on the front are two side-compression straps that can each hold and secure a tripod, monopod, or trekking pole. Connected to the surface of the bag with hooks that support up to 220 lb, the compression straps are suitable for skis, a snowboard, or other outdoor mountain equipment which can be harnessed and carried.

Featuring durable nylon construction, the Whistler Backpack 350 AW II is built to be weather resistant, and includes a seam-sealed cover for use under heavy rain.

Holds DSLR and 8 Lenses    Padded Touch-Fastened Interior Dividers    Dedicated, Padded 13" Laptop Pocket    Padded Insert for Drone Kits    Organizational Pockets    Heavy-Duty Side and Front Straps    Straps Hold Tripods, Mountain Equipment    Front Pocket with Drain Hole    Waist Belt with Pocket, Sternum Strap    Weather-Resistant Exterior, Rain Cover

• Camera compartment holds a DSLR and attached 70-200mm lens, six additional lenses, and a shoe mount flash or another lens
• Camera compartment holds up to two mirrorless cameras, eight lenses, and a flash or additional lens
• Padded, touch-fastening, removable dividers allow the camera compartment's space to be configured for the specific equipment being carried within it
• Padded inserts that feature enhanced cushioning for folding drone and flight controller
• Access to the main compartment is provided by a front-facing zippered panel with a 180° downward opening
• On the inside of the main compartment's zippered panel is a memory card pocket and two zippered organizer pockets for holding hard drives, portable batteries, camera filters, or small electronics
• Expandable front pocket with waterproof lining and drain hole allows wet outdoors equipment such as a climbing helmet, shovel, or ice pick to dry when carried
• Integrated between the main compartment and the waterproofed front pocket is a dedicated sleeve that can accommodate a 13" laptop
• Laptop sleeve can be reached through a zippered top opening with capacity for books, notepads, snow goggles, or packable clothing
• Top opening accessory pocket for items that need to be secured, yet accessed quickly and conveniently, such as a pair of sunglasses, snacks, or headphones

• Can be carried using the built-in top handle, or by the adjustable, padded shoulder straps
• Adjustable sternum strap and padded waist belt with accessory pocket can evenly distribute the weight 
• Padded back panel provides lumbar support
• Compression straps on the front and along each side can hold and secure a tripod, monopod, or trekking pole
• Secured by hooks that support up to 220 lb, the compression straps are suitable for skis, a snowboard, or other outdoor mountain equipment
• Durable, weather-resistant nylon construction
• Seam-sealed cover for use under heavy rain

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the pocket on the outer side (not the main compartment) have interior pockets?

A: The front pocket on the Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II (Gray) has a small mesh pocket. The rest of the compartment is design to hold outdoor sports gears and sharp objects. If you need additional space for small personal items you can use the top pocket.

Q: 2. There is a zipper on the backside of the top compartment. There is no zipper pull and the pull side is inside out. What does it do?

A: The zipper pulls and or the pull side should be on the outside, it sounds like the bag is defective. That reveals a top compartment that opens as shown in the photos on our website.

Q: 3. Can this bag be configured to hold a gripped XT3 with Fuji 150-600mm attached? With room for more lenses?

A: Yes, the Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II can hold the FUJIFILM X-T3 Mirrorless Camera with the FUJIFILM XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens attached with room for a couple of small - medium lenses.

Q: 4. What are the differences between the mark ii and the mark i versions of this backpack?

A: Hi Jackson - If you watch the video for this backpack (look at the gallery of images above), it goes over all of this for you. Version II is approx 15% lighter, improved buckle placement, Nylon 66 material on the front, expansion zipper around the base, more aggressive harness shape (for active users), tighter waist belt, simplified the front, etc..

Q: 5. Does it have side pockets for a water bottle?

A: The side of the Lowepro Whistler 450 BP AW II (Gray) has straps to hold large items like skis. Unfortunately, it does not have a pocket for a water bottle on the side.

Q: 6. Will this meet TSA size restrictions for carry-on?

A: The exterior dimensions of the Lowepro Whistler 450 BP AW II are 23.6 x 13 x 10 inches. That adds up to 46.6 linear inches and thus exceeds the 45 linear inch limitations for most airlines.

Q: 7. Can you take out the entire camera insert?

A: There is no "entire camera insert" per se, but rather the inner bag is lined with touch-fastener material that the multiple padded inserts fasten to. You can remove all these pads from the bag, but you do not get fully-separated insert to use with other bags, if that was your intention.

Q: 8. The negative review comments on strap comfort - anyone else find this an issue? Many thanks

A: Most customers find the straps on the Lowepro Whistler Backpack 350 AW II (Gray) to be comfortable.

Q: 9. What length avalanche poles will fit in this backpack. IS there room for an avalanche shovel?

A: There is no limit to the length of a pole other than what you are comfortable with carrying. A pole or tripod would be external to the backpack as shown in this photo: https://bit.ly/2X70YlM However using an extremely long pole could interfere with your ability to walk but a taller person would be able to handle a longer pole than a shorter person. It would be more comfortable using a pole, tripod or shovel that is not much longer than 21 inches,

Q: 10. Can you access the camera gear compartment without removin the pack by rotating it to the front on the waist belt like flipside?

A: The Lowepro Whistler 450 BP AW II (Gray) camera gear compartment cannot be accessed without removing the backpack.