As you can see from my homepage I have used this old Lowepro backpack a lot since I bought it in a NY camera discount store more than 10 years ago - mostly to shelter my Graflex 4x5 system.
Now like the Graflex (and me) the bag is showing so many signs of wear and tear not to mention the busted YKK zip that even I have to agree with my wife that it needs to be replaced.
There is only so much you can do with twine and pliers.:deadhorse:
But much to my chagrin I cannot find the name of this model anywhere on the internet. Hence this appeal to any knowledgeable gear afficiando. If you can identify the name of the model of this Lowepro backpack or even hazard a guess I will be very grateful.
Even better if you have a used one for sale!
Alternatively the model name of a bag with very similar characteristics would be very much appreciated - particularly if it costs less than a Leica S2.
What I really like about this back is the backpack harness that easily folds up and disappears behind a cloth panel that can be unzipped and rolled up under the bag when it is being used as a backpack. Also the absence of fancy straps, pockets, and other bells and whistles on the outside that easily identifies many similar models as a camera bag.
The label on the back of the bag says "Lowe-PRO by LOWE ALPINE SYSTEMS INC MADE IN USA" That's it!
Here is a snapshot of this mystery bag:
Now like the Graflex (and me) the bag is showing so many signs of wear and tear not to mention the busted YKK zip that even I have to agree with my wife that it needs to be replaced.
There is only so much you can do with twine and pliers.:deadhorse:
But much to my chagrin I cannot find the name of this model anywhere on the internet. Hence this appeal to any knowledgeable gear afficiando. If you can identify the name of the model of this Lowepro backpack or even hazard a guess I will be very grateful.
Even better if you have a used one for sale!
Alternatively the model name of a bag with very similar characteristics would be very much appreciated - particularly if it costs less than a Leica S2.
What I really like about this back is the backpack harness that easily folds up and disappears behind a cloth panel that can be unzipped and rolled up under the bag when it is being used as a backpack. Also the absence of fancy straps, pockets, and other bells and whistles on the outside that easily identifies many similar models as a camera bag.
The label on the back of the bag says "Lowe-PRO by LOWE ALPINE SYSTEMS INC MADE IN USA" That's it!
Here is a snapshot of this mystery bag: