Lowepro BP250

Jim_bo · Jul 21, 2017

Anyone try the Lowepro Viewpoint BP250? I saw a review here:

Jim_bo · Jul 21, 2017

I'm interested in how it compares to the Vanguard Up-rise II 43:

PT_Mavic · Jul 21, 2017

I went with the Lowepro sling version in this size range: Amazon.com : Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 AW - A Secure, Slim, Smart and Protective Sling for a Compact DSLR or DJI Mavic Pro : Camera & Photo

If you use Camelcamelcamel.com to watch it, you can catch a sale - I paid $60 and it's a phenomenal bag, just perfect for the Mavic, Nexus 7 tablet, 4 batteries, landing pad (strapped to outside) and all my other drone stuff. I can even stow the Mavic folded with landing-leg extensions in place.

The big decision is "backpack" vs "sling" design but for me, an advantage of this model is that you don't have to remove an inside bag, and then open that, to get things unpacked - in fact, you can swing it around to the front of your body and take out the Mavic and controller without removing the sling from your shoulder - it's designed for quick camera access.

Here's how mine is packed - all the other stuff is in the upper compartment:

Mavic Sling Bag Packing

PT_Mavic
Jul 21, 2017

LowePro Slingshot Edge 250 AW bag

Here's a video review with details:

Mr. Salty · Jul 21, 2017

PT_Mavic said:
I went with the Lowepro sling version in this size range: Amazon.com : Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 AW - A Secure, Slim, Smart and Protective Sling for a Compact DSLR or DJI Mavic Pro : Camera & Photo

If you use Camelcamelcamel.com to watch it, you can catch a sale - I paid $60 and it's a phenomenal bag, just perfect for the Mavic, Nexus 7 tablet, 4 batteries, landing pad (strapped to outside) and all my other drone stuff. I can even stow the Mavic folded with landing-leg extensions in place.

The big decision is "backpack" vs "sling" design but for me, an advantage of this model is that you don't have to remove an inside bag, and then open that, to get things unpacked - in fact, you can swing it around to the front of your body and take out the Mavic and controller without removing the sling from your shoulder - it's designed for quick camera access.

Here's how mine is packed - all the other stuff is in the upper compartment:

Mavic Sling Bag Packing

PT_Mavic

Jul 21, 2017

LowePro Slingshot Edge 250 AW bag

Here's a video review with details:

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That's what I have and love it.

I've used Lowepro products for years as a photographer and they're top notch. To the OP: I haven't seen the Viewpoint BP250 but if it looks like it has all the space you'll need for what you want to carry I'm sure you'd love it. Lowepro has very good build quality and their bags are well-thought-out.

Jim_bo · Jul 21, 2017

PT_Mavic said:
I went with the Lowepro sling version in this size range: Amazon.com : Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 AW - A Secure, Slim, Smart and Protective Sling for a Compact DSLR or DJI Mavic Pro : Camera & Photo

If you use Camelcamelcamel.com to watch it, you can catch a sale - I paid $60 and it's a phenomenal bag, just perfect for the Mavic, Nexus 7 tablet, 4 batteries, landing pad (strapped to outside) and all my other drone stuff. I can even stow the Mavic folded with landing-leg extensions in place.

The big decision is "backpack" vs "sling" design but for me, an advantage of this model is that you don't have to remove an inside bag, and then open that, to get things unpacked - in fact, you can swing it around to the front of your body and take out the Mavic and controller without removing the sling from your shoulder - it's designed for quick camera access.

Here's how mine is packed - all the other stuff is in the upper compartment:

Mavic Sling Bag Packing

PT_Mavic

Jul 21, 2017

LowePro Slingshot Edge 250 AW bag

Here's a video review with details:

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It doesn't look like there is any room for goggles in there... or am I wrong?

PT_Mavic · Jul 21, 2017

Jim_bo said:
It doesn't look like there is any room for goggles in there... or am I wrong?

Goggles could go in the upper compartment, but in my case wouldn't fit due to the chargers, cables, prop guards etc. already in there. Losing the prop guards and moving the chargers to the open space at the bottom would probably work fine.

YMMV