Lowepro Tahoe BP 150
Score: 80/100
Tarion 15L Camera Backpack
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Tarion TB-04 is a 15 L water-resistant backpack with a dedicated laptop sleeve and extensive organization, making it ideal for travel and outdoor shoots. Its side-access design and tight laptop fit can be inconvenient for fast lens changes and ultra-compact preferences. Best suited for hobbyist and professional photographers needing a well-organized, weather-protected bag.
The Lowepro Tahoe BP 150 is a compact 11-liter backpack praised for its ultra-lightweight build and weather-resistant Cordura construction. Its limited interior space and lack of a rain cover restrict larger gear setups. Ideal for hobbyist photographers seeking a lightweight daily carrier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 0.8 kgbest | 0.931 kg |
2 cmbest | — | |
24 cmbest | — | |
26.5 cmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Camera Compatibility | DSLR, drone | DSLR, mirrorless |
Physical Specs(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.8 kg | 0.931 kg |
External Dimensions (W×H×D) (cm) | 27.5 x 21.7 x 40.3 cm | 40.6×31.5×16.5 cm cm |
Material | Cordura | nylon |
Protection(1) | ||
Rain Cover Included | false | true |
Organization(1) | ||
Tripod Holder | false | true |
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Professional reviewers commend the Tahoe BP 150 for its balanced mid-size build, extensive padding, and the innovative UltraFlex™ panel that adapts to various gear configurations. They highlight its weather-resistant Cordura construction and ergonomic straps, noting that it can securely hold a full-size DSLR with kit lens and accessories while feeling surprisingly light, making it one of the better-looking and more comfortable bags in its class.
Everyday users rate the bag highly, emphasizing its compact yet surprisingly spacious interior, excellent comfort that makes the weight feel negligible, and sleek aesthetic. Common praise centers on the padding quality and the bag's ability to hold daily gear without bulk, while recurring complaints focus on limited space for extra batteries and larger lenses, often requiring use of outer pockets.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Tarion 15L backpack for its versatile, well-organized interior, durable water-resistant build, and lightweight comfort, noting that it excels for travel and on-the-go editing, though they caution that the tripod must be carried externally and the side-access can hinder swift lens swaps.
Everyday photographers praise the bag's generous storage, comfort, and protective features, especially the padded straps and rain cover, while recurring complaints focus on bulkiness, tight laptop fit, and side-entry difficulty for quick lens changes.
