{"id":771,"date":"2008-06-30T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-30T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/2008\/06\/lowepro-fastpack-200.html"},"modified":"2012-02-29T12:17:40","modified_gmt":"2012-02-28T23:17:40","slug":"lowepro-fastpack-200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/lowepro-fastpack-200\/","title":{"rendered":"Lowepro Fastpack 200"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531358-REG\/Lowepro_LP35191_PEU_Fastpack_200_Backpack_Black.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Lowepro Fastpack 200<\/a> is a medium size backpack in the Fastpack range. It does not have a notebook compartment which makes it much slimmer and less bulky. If you need notebook storage, check out Lowepro\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531361-REG\/Lowepro_LP35194_PEU_Fastpack_250_Backpack_Black.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Fastpack 250<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/2008\/08\/lowepro-collection-newest-member\/\" target=\"_blank\">350<\/a>.&#160; The size of the Fastpack 200 is identical to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531365-REG\/Lowepro_LP35197_PEU.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Fastpack 350<\/a> except it is about 3cm shorter which may fit a lens or two less than the Fastpack 350. Compare to the Fastpack 250, the 250 is 4cm deeper because it host a notebook compartment.<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">The Lowepro Fastpack 200 also has a variant model specifically for Video \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/823535-REG\/Lowepro_LP36393_PAM_DSLR_Video_Fastpack_250.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">DSLR Video Fastpack 250<\/a>, which is a little wider and deeper and has a bigger proportion for the upper compartment to put your cables and audio equipment. Conversely, the size of the bottom compartment&#160; for your DSLR Video is reduced.<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-FpZ45sae7mM\/T0go-ifWn3I\/AAAAAAAAgCY\/yilPc37v7IQ\/s800\/18-2086-IMG1_LRG.jpeg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-QVmpwp3PQIY\/T0go-sXbDxI\/AAAAAAAAgCY\/C6LYsvYyP5E\/s800\/18-2282-IMG1_LRG.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Lowepro Fastpack 200&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 28 X 15 X 23.5 cm (Interior)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 26 X 12 X 22 cm (Interior)<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 31.5 X 20.5 X 46 cm (Exterior)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 33 X 25 X 47.5 cm (Exterior)<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">The Lowerpro Fastpack range has a much better shoulder\/back support than the Lowepro Slingshot range where the weight of the camera bag and gear are distributed to both shoulders instead of one. While Lowepro Slingshot is adequate for light travel, you will certainly feel the stress on your shoulders after several hours of carrying it. A fully packed Slingshot 200aw can weight as much as 7kg+. It would be very awkward&#160; to carry with one shoulder. The Lowepro Fastpack is a much better choice.<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">&#160;<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">Here is a comparison between Fastpack 200 and Slingshot 200<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">&#160;<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><a title=\"_DSC9790 by Dr Kent, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2624634298\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"_DSC9790\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3003\/2624634298_93717367bd.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <a title=\"_DSC9797 by Dr Kent, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2623809171\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"_DSC9797\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3065\/2623809171_921fb197ef.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">&#160;<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531358-REG\/Lowepro_LP35191_PEU_Fastpack_200_Backpack_Black.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Lowepro Fastpack 200<\/a>&#160; is slimmer without the notebook compartment. It may fit a lens or two less than the Fastpack 350, but it is less bulky and less obvious as a tourist\/photographer. It is also a much moer comfortable for day trippers. The Fastpack 200 does not provide much room to expand on, but if you know you don\u2019t take much on your trip, this is it. Choose the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531361-REG\/Lowepro_LP35194_PEU_Fastpack_250_Backpack_Black.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Fastpack 250<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/823535-REG\/Lowepro_LP36393_PAM_DSLR_Video_Fastpack_250.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">DSLR Video Fastpack 250<\/a> if you need to bring your notebook.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what you can fit in the Fastpack 200.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"DSCN1032 by Dr Kent, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2626564615\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"DSCN1032\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3115\/2626564615_4cafbe136e.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is my most preferred shoulder bag for casual travel. It has a slim profile and it contours just like a casual back pack.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Lowepro fastpack 200 in action by Kent Yu Photography, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2641858876\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"Lowepro fastpack 200 in action\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.staticflickr.com\/3059\/2641858876_0966692b6e_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Comparision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531365-REG\/Lowepro_LP35197_PEU.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Lowepro Fastpack&#160; 350<\/a> in comparison is a little big bigger than&#160; the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/531358-REG\/Lowepro_LP35191_PEU.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Fastpack 200<\/a>, which makes fitting that 70-200mm f\/2.8 a bit easier. It has a waist belt for added support, and is generally suitable for a day trip with a few lenses, a body and a flash. You don\u2019t want to put too much things in there, it can get quite heavier with a notebook included.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how I arranged the Fastpack 350.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"DSCN1223 by Dr Kent, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2737336181\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"DSCN1223\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3239\/2737336181_76a61dc0ab.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#160; <br \/>Comparing to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/604941-REG\/Lowepro_LP35319_PEU_SlingShot_200_AW_Camera.html\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" target=\"_blank\">Lowepro slingshot 200AW<\/a> which is the smallest size of the three, but the interior is a lot bigger. However, I don\u2019t find the slingshot design comfortable to use for day trips when it is fully loaded. <\/p>\n<p>Here is how I arranged the Slingshot 200.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"DSCN0652 by Dr Kent, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kentkc\/2496784228\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"DSCN0652\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3124\/2496784228_192ccb031a.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out my other blog articles on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/tag\/camera-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\">Camera Bags<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><font size=\"2\">Where can I find the equipment seen on this site?<\/font><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">If you find this site useful and planning to purchase any of the equipment seen on this site, please show your support by purchasing your photo equipment at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/?BI=6936&amp;KBID=7480\">B&amp;H Photo Video<\/a>, or through any of the affiliate links seen on this site.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">&#160;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/6095-multibrand-w.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"90\" usemap=\"#Map\" \/> <\/p>\n<map id=\"Map\" name=\"Map\">\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/InkJets\/Ns\/p_PRICE_2|0\/ci\/1109\/N\/4294560138+30+4289301246+4289301244\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Printer Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"527,26,598,88\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Lexar\/Ntt\/lexar+rebates\/N\/30+35\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Lexar Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"464,66,525,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Sandisk-Quantity-discount\/ci\/18354\/N\/4164498205\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Sandisk Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"385,66,461,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Tamron-SLR-Camera-Lenses\/pn\/2\/ci\/274\/N\/4294560119+4291172234\/ac\/rebates\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Tamron Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"305,66,382,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Olympus-Digital-Cameras\/ci\/5218\/N\/4232860597+30\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Olympus Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"225,66,302,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/find\/newsLetter\/Nikon-Buy-Together-Save.jsp\/\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Nikon Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"163,66,222,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/find\/newsLetter\/CurrentCanonRebates.jsp\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"Canon Rebates\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"92,66,161,90\" \/>\n<area href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/browse\/Rebates-Promotions\/N\/4294560141\/ac\/rebates\/BI\/6936\/KBID\/7480\" shape=\"rect\" alt=\"B&amp;H Rebates &amp; Promotions\" target=\"_blank\" coords=\"2,2,524,65\" \/><\/map><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lowepro Fastpack 200 is a medium size backpack in the Fastpack range. 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