Lowepro Tahoe BP 150
Score: 80/100
Tarion 27L
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Tarion 27L Large Waterproof Backpack provides extensive storage, a dedicated laptop sleeve and robust weather protection for professional photographers. Its weight and lack of internal tripod space make it less ideal for ultralight users. Best for creators who need to carry multiple bodies, lenses, a laptop and accessories on demanding trips.
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.
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| ↓ lower better | 0.8 kgbest | 3.14 kg |
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2 cmbest | — | |
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26.5 cmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Physical Specs(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.8 kg | 3.14 kg |
External Dimensions (W×H×D) (cm) | 27.5 x 21.7 x 40.3 cm | 19×50×31 cm |
Material | Cordura | high‑strength tear‑resistant 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 commend the Tarion PB01 for its massive 27L capacity, fully customizable dividers, and rugged, water-resistant build that suits demanding travel and outdoor shoots. They also note its ergonomic comfort and all-weather readiness, while flagging its substantial weight, lack of internal tripod storage, and slightly inconvenient laptop access as trade-offs for the extensive functionality.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the bag's organizational depth-especially the dedicated pockets for accessories and the easy camera/laptop placement-while also highlighting the rain cover as a valuable addition. The most common complaints revolve around the bag's overall heaviness, the inability to store a tripod internally, and the awkwardness of reaching the laptop compartment.
