ProTactic 450 AW Camera and Backpack from Lowepro Review

ProTactic 450 AW Review

ProTactic 450 AW Review, below you will find my favorite parts of the bag, parts I am not happy with, and my overall thoughts.  Keep scrolling to see my complete gear list and to buy your own ProTactic 450 AW from Lowepro!

I bought this bag a few years ago right before a trip and I have loved it ever since!

It comes with so many dividers and organizers it is perfect for keeping your gear safe, and right at hand.

The bag can hold a ton of gear which is super important for me because I like to be prepared for anything when shooting and traveling.

My Favorite Parts of the Bag

Part one ProTactic 450 AW Review is all the good!

1. The gear load capacity- see my full gear list below. (It all fits!) Perfect carry on size that fits all of the gear you need!
2. The laptop/iPad sleeve! Traveling light? Bring an iPad or notebook! Out for a long trip? Fits a 13″ MacBook!
3. The side and top pockets.   The ProTactic 450 has access points around the sides of the bag but it also has two small pockets perfect for business cards, keys, snacks, chargers…etc… The top pocket is perfect for quick access on planes (what I use it mostly for…) headphones, toiletries for long flights, rain/storm cover for the cameras…etc..
4. The rain cover is included for the bag!
5. The versatility of the bag! I have used this bag for weddings, travel, landscapes, family sessions, you name it!
   
   

   Parts of the Bag I am Not Happy With

Part two ProTactic 450 AW Review is all the… not so good.

1. The shape of the bag, not very appealing for me, feels kind of like a turtle shell on your back.
2. The hip belt does nothing for me in the ways of weight distribution… I know it’s not a backpacking backpack… but I mean, lets put it this way, I have considered cutting them off. They just get in the way.
3. The bag doesn’t breath well at all on your back.  I took this thing all the way to Australia with a six hour layover in Sydney (beautiful by the way). With the sun shining my back was sweaty just getting to the opera house! Never mind walking around it.
   
   

YES! This bag has been a great “home base” for my gear!