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Lowepro Flipside 200 Backpack (Black) | 
| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $59.95
You Save: $20.04 (25%)
Rating:  5 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 8.6 x 16.5
MPN: Flipside 200 (Black)
Model: Flipside 200 (Black)
UPC: 056035351822
EAN: 0056035351822
ASIN: B000YA1DS4
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Back entry compartment provides easy access to equipment as well as extra security when pack is being worn | | • | Removable accessory pouch allows you to take cables, chargers, manuals and other key accessories with you when you need them or easily left behind when you dont | | • | Hideaway tripod holder carries a compact tripod or monopod when you need it and easily concealed when you dont | | • | Tough water resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion | | • | Detachable waist belt and adjustable sternum strap helps to stabilize pack, distribute weight evenly and ensure carrying comfort when you need it |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Flipside series of camera backpacks provides a secure and comfortable carrying option for a digital SLR camera with a lens attached along with additional lenses and accessories. This compact backpack features a lightweight design providing back-panel access to camera gear, ensuring equipment will be safe and protected. Designed to provide peace of mind for photo enthusiasts are on the go, out on assignment, vacationing or just shooting with friends and family, This backpack also has a back entry that provides easy access to all areas of the main compartment as well as extra security when worn. This Flipside backpack has a removable accessory pouch enables users to carry cables, chargers, manuals and other peripherals when they need them, and leave accessories behind when they don't. The durable, water-resistant outer fabric protects equipment against moisture and scratches and a detachable waist belt plus an adjustable sternum strap provide a customizable fit for lightweight comfort. Additional features include SlipLock accessory loops that expand carrying capabilities via SlipLock compatible pouches and a mesh side pocket to keep a water bottle, cell phone or other items accessible. The detachable waist belt and adjustable sternum strap stabilize the pack and distribute weight evenly ensuring a comfortable and secure fit for photo enthusiasts keeping up with the most rigorous of schedules. The main compartment of the Flipside 200 accommodates one digital SLR with 80-200 mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus 1-3 additional lenses or flash units.
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| Customer Reviews:
 compact and light weight August 16, 2008
john- NJ (new jersey United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been looking for a smaller/narrow compact camera bag that would not bulk me down while traveling, the lowepro flipside 200 really fits that job. I also looked at the flipside 300 but you are really boarderline onto the larger bags which would defeat the whole idea of going light...I can fit in the 200 flipside my Nikon D300 with a nikon 70-200mm attached,extra lens..nikon 17-55mm,50mm 1.4 and YES! I can even squeeze in a Nikon D70s body with all of the above (remove the accessory zipper bag)..you can mix up the lens to see what fits...i find this to suite my needs for traveling light. I like the waist strap feature which allows you to keep the backpack hinged on your waist (swing the bag around in front of you) giving you a full two hand access to the inside of the bag. The backside zipper access is a great idea..I don't have to be concerned as to who's in back of me in public places...no zipper access from the back! The bag is also very well designed and quality made...I own other Lowepro products only because after all my research I keep coming back to a Lowepro bag. either the 200 or 300 flipside...recommended.
Great bag for world travel! August 1, 2008
C. Sams (Edmond, OK USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a little concerned this backpack wouldn't be what I needed when I ordered it, but after receiving the bag and using it the next week on a trip to the other side of the world, it performed wonderfully.
The security of the bag is top notch, I was never concerned that someone could unzip the bag, even when traveling on the subway or crowded city streets at night. The bag is very durable and comfortable, even during long treks. I was surprised how much I used the ability to slide the bag around your waist and zip it open to grab your camera on-the-fly. It worked very well! It was great to be able to quickly change lenses and not have to find a place to set stuff down. Everyone around me thought the bag was very cool for that reason. The bag is built very well and well worth the money in my opinion. I used the bag in all conditions (rain, shine, dust, etc...) and for my carry-on bag during air travel as well. I was very happy with it's performance in all situations (while I would not consider this backpack "waterproof", it would take an extended downpour to make me worry about my camera.).
I was able to fit a Nikon D40 w/18-55mm lens, 55-200mm lens, memory cards and reader, spare battery and charger, iPod w/earbuds and even some snacks and essentials for travel. It was tight, but it worked out great.
The LowePro flipside 200 is a secure, well designed bag that will protect and organize your gear and enable you to have fast access to what you need all without ever having to let the bag touch the ground.
Great design LowePro, thanks!
Does the job properly June 20, 2008
B. Little (Hamden CT, USA)
I just spent 10 days in England and Scotland wearing this to hold my Nikon and 8mm DVR.
I found it perfect. The zipper sits against your back and is covered by a flap all the way around...no fears in a crowd or subway. I can't tell you the number of times I felt someone jostling me in a crowd, with no fear that my camera was being stolen.
I endured pouring rain while hiking the Borders, my cameras stayed dry. I could whip it open in seconds and the zipper never got caught once. I'm not sure why people get so passionate about criticizing this bag...it's simply a great little backpack. I took off the waist belt however..thought it looked a little too goofy.
Nice pack May 22, 2008
EFis (FL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm very satisfied with the purchase of this pack. I don't have a lot of equipment or glass, but the small top-loader I had was not cutting it any more. I was looking for a relatively small pack to store a few lenses, flash, chargers, and of course the camera. I tried to like the Lowepro Slingshot, but ultimately wasn't satisfied with the side load design. It's a great concept and I know that it's great for getting those quick shots, but I was concerned with its ability to accommodate a long lens attached to the camera. This bag is supposedly designed to allow you to leave the straps that buckle across your hips connected so you can swing it around and open the pack while standing. I haven't tested this and really have no intention of using it in this fashion, so I can't give an opinion. It was not a factor in my decision, but it may be in yours. Here are the pros and cons in my opinion.
Pros
- Decent storage for anyone with a light inventory
- Typical adjustable configuration using Velcro dividers
- Security of having the zippers against your back
- Clean design
Cons
- Not much storage room for other items
- The zipper can be a bit awkward since they are partially hidden
- Not All Weather, but they may come out with that version
I like the idea of having the zippers against your back for two reasons. The first is security. I really don't have to worry much about anyone trying to gain access to my bag in a crowd. Also, if you're like me I constantly worry about my gear falling out because the zipper was not closed all the way. I've had some bad experiences with standard backpacks that did this when the zipper was not FULLY closed. It wasn't even that I forgot to zip it. The second reason is that I can set the bag down on the ground and not worry about getting the side that touches my back dirty when I get my gear.
In conclusion I like the bag and am satisfied with it for my needs. If you have a lot of items you will need something bigger. Minimalist design with minimal room for extra stuff, but a nice step up from a small top-loader.
For reference I have a 350D, 18-55 kit lens, 50 1.8 II, 24-105 f/4L, 430EX, battery chargers and filters. Will be adding the 70-200 f/4L which is why I would like the room in the bag to leave it attached.
 Very nice backpack with a fatal flaw April 16, 2008
Fofifa (Mar Vista, CA United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Your needs/requirements may be different, but since this bag was chosen for my needs - what kind of bag was I looking for?
1)Small, light, and comfortable to carry on long hikes. I don't need to carry a lot of gear.
2)Reasonably quick access to the camera.
3)Something that doesn't scream "camera bag". Security from theft - high priority.
4)Decent quality.
Pros:
1)It is small and light and comfortable to carry on long hikes. It's a backpack with well padded straps.
2)Access to the camera is reasonably quick - shrug off the straps and swing to the front, flip it so the back is exposed (it is held to your body by the waist belt), unzip the back flap and access your camera - works reasonably fast.
3)It doesn't look like a camera bag, plus I picked red (usually camera bags are black or gray). The fact that you can only open it from the back flap (against your back) means it cannot be opened surreptitiously (for example by a thief on a crowded subway).
4)Good quality. Ergonomic handle and loop to pick up by. Bottle mesh, enough pockets for the basics. Nice monopod/small tripod holding solution.
Cons:
1)It is perhaps a touch *too* small. I can fit my Nikon D300 DSLR with mounted Nikkor 18-200VR lens and hood, and maybe a couple of small primes, or alternatively: D300 + 18-200 lens and maybe squeeze in a 2.8 zoom (but it would be tough) and no primes. I'm quite minimalist, so it doesn't bother me, but if you need more gear, you may want to consider the next model up - the Flipside 300.
2)While the "flipping" of the backpack works quickly and well, the zippers are not optimally placed - there's always some struggle to zip open and zip close.
3)The BIGGEST FLAW: internal dividers are a design disaster. Basically, you have one configuration, with minimal ability to reconfigure. You can adjust the size of the spaces, but the overall layout is utterly inflexible. It forces your camera to sit in a very awkward (to me) way - with the body at the top, and the lens at the bottom, and due to the divider design you cannot reverse this to the more natural (to me) way which would be body on bottom, lens up. When I grab a camera, I want to grab it by the body and be ready to shoot - unfortunately, here I have to grab it and turn it around with my other hand and then only position it correctly: braindead design. Not to mention, you end with the body of the camera pressing on the lens when you carry this on your back. I ended up removing most of the dividers and simply putting the camera with the bottom down and lens up - but this means I cannot take any more lenses due to lack of dividers (yeah, design disaster). This is such a large flaw that I considered returning the bag. In the end I decided to keep it for just the D300 + 18-200 VR lens combo, and I'll have to buy another bag if I want to carry an additional lens. Pity, because I like everything else about it (see the pros!).
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