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I absolutely love this bag. The Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW II is an all weather camera backpack, and I have the version II. It's become my bag for two very different kinds of days: long days at Disney and bike rides out on the trail.

The quick list

The all day bag

Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW II

Built for long days outside

The "AW" stands for All Weather, and in Central Florida that matters. Afternoon storms roll in fast here, and having a bag built to handle the weather means I'm not panicking about my camera when the sky opens up.

The feature that makes this bag for me is the hydration reservoir pocket. It's got a dedicated spot for a water reservoir, kind of like a CamelBak, so I can sip water all day without digging a bottle out of my bag. On a hot day at the parks or a long ride on the trail, that's huge.

The camera lives in its own protected section, and the rest of the bag is free for everything else the day needs.

Richie wearing the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW II, sipping from the hydration tube and giving a thumbs up
The hydration reservoir in action. Water on tap, no digging for a bottle.
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Why it's an incredible Disney bag

On an all day Disney trip, this bag holds everything I need:

It carries comfortably on my back for hours, and having water on tap without stopping is a game changer when you're walking all day in the heat.

That said, it's not always the right bag for Disney. If I'm only going for a few hours, I'd rather carry one of my sling bags. And whether I'm bringing the stroller, or carrying everything myself while walking with (or carrying) my son, changes the answer too. I broke down that whole decision in The Best Camera Bag for Disney World Depends on Your Day.

Why it's great on the bike trail

The same things that make it a great Disney bag make it great for bike rides on the trail. It stays put on my back, the hydration reservoir means I can drink without stopping, and there's still room for a camera if I want to grab some shots along the way, plus a snack and a layer. It's honestly incredible for trail rides.

Bike ride selfie of Richie wearing the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW II with his young son in a bike seat
Trail ride with my co-pilot. The Photo Sport stays put on the bike, and the water tube is right there.
Richie on a boardwalk photographing with a telephoto lens, wearing the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW II
Out on the boardwalk with a long lens. Room for the camera and still everything else a long day outside needs.

Who it's for

If your days out are long, hot, active, or unpredictable, and you want a camera with you without giving up water and supplies, this is the bag. If you just need a compact camera and your everyday stuff, a sling will serve you better. And if you need to carry a laptop, look at the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.

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