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Dividers and pockets allow for easy organisation
Click here to view largerThe Lowepro Nova 160 AW is the ideal choice for photographers seeking superior weather protection in a comfortable and functional shoulder bag. It is one of the most popular and timeless products within the Lowepro range because it suits a variety of photography types and scenarios. The Nova 160 AW is a practical choice for the enthusiast or professional and allows you to organise, protect and use your gear with ease. All-around utility features include an overflap lid to increase protection from the elements, dual memory card pockets plus a padded strap and cushioned grab handle tailored for comfort and durability.
Organisation
The large main compartment design enables easy access to camera and accessories whilst still being secured with an overflap lid and security buckle. The adjustable dividers within the bag have stitched hinges to allow customisation of the internal compartment depending on your personal kit and requirements.
The internal zippered, mesh and slash pockets make organisation easy and give each accessory its own location. A front pocket provides safe and accessible storage for batteries, small accessories and other necessities. Memory card pockets on the inside front lid also ensure cards are protected and available for quick changes.
What it fits
The Nova 160 AW is the mid-size in the Nova range of products and fits a good enthusiast kit such as a DSLR with lens attached (18-55mm or 17-85mm f/3.5-5.6), 1-2 additional lenses; 2 memory cards and a flash unit as a guide.
360° All Weather Cover
Click here to view largerQuality construction
All Lowepro products are created with superior fabrics and techniques. The Nova 160 AW is constructed from rugged nylon and polyester outer fabric yet the interior has been constructed of soft protective material specifically designed to help protect sensitive digital equipment. The padded grab handle and removable shoulder strap with non-slip pad provide a range of comfortable carrying options.
360°All Weather Cover
The All Weather Cover provides 360° of protection from the elements while allowing you to work out of the bag in all weather conditions. The cover is built-in and hidden neatly in the bottom of your bag ready for when you need it most to protect gear from rain, dust and sand. The clever part is that on the Nova you still have complete access to the bag’s internal pockets whilst the cover is in use.
Airport Friendly
The Nova 160’s exterior dimensions are only 204 x 17.5 x 22cm and its weight around 0.5kg meaning it can fit within a number of the international guidelines for carry-on luggage. Please note that airline carry-on regulations are subject to change and vary by airline and country.
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INNER DESIGN
The main compartment has two removable dividers which you can adjust by sticking them to the strips of velcro inside the bag. This is handy and flexible if you really needed to organise and hold items into place but at the same time, it can make removing items a little difficult because they tend to catch onto the velcro. The hot shoe did this quite often when taking out the vertically placed 1000D but, you do learn how to take it out without any difficulty eventually.
I've managed to find enough room to fit a 18-55mm kit lens and a 55-250mm telephoto lens inside. It feels well cushioned.
You'll also find two smaller pockets for memory cards inside when you unzip and lift up the hood of the bag. Even some space for something such as pens and pencils.
OUTER DESIGN
The hood overlaps the zips to the main compartment which means if it rains you don't have to worry too much about any excess water seeping inside to your equipment. Very nice touch.
Outside on the back of the bag there is a narrow pocket big enough for filters, batteries, lens hoods, small notepad etc. At each side of the bag where the strap clips onto are two elastic pockets which I don't really use but I found they're flexible enough to fit a bottle of Volvic water if you wanted to or just some rolled up pamphlets.
Last but not least, there is another two zipped up pockets at the front of the bag as you can see from the photo. Handy for holding the lens caps or filters when you just want to remove them temporarily.... Read more ›
I also like the rainproof cover, though in practice it can be a bit fiddly to take it out and put it over the bag in time to catch a shower. The Dussel is made of a water resistant cover which solves that particular gripe.
In terms of capacity this bag scores well in my eyes; enough room for almost everything I want to carry around. In contrast the Dussel is quite a lot smaller, but will still fit a camera and lens inside.
Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because to me the bag feels a little bulky and conspicuous as a camera bag. Whereas the Dussel is a more fashionable colour and shape, the LowePro is more like the Mondeo of camera bags; reliable but a little dull!
Overall this is a nice little bag in which to put a DSLR camera. The handle is nice,bag is light, and padded OK without making it too bulky.
CONS
First, the attachments of the shoulder straps to the clips, using a small pin to allow some rotation, seems rather flimsy and I am not sure how sturdy this will be long term. If the pin pulls out or snaps then your camera bag will be heading for the ground!
Second, a sizing warning really. I put in a D3100 with a 55-200 lens and it just about fits in vertically. I then could squeeze in an 18-55 lens, and the battery charger. But then there was no space for the flash. I took it all out and tried several times to re-arrange it but they just don't fit in all together. And don't forget the D3100 is the smallest body DSLR Nikon make and an 55-200 lens really isn't much long.
SUMMARY
Nice bag for a day out. But if looking for something for continous use and/or storage then shoulder strap design possibly fragile; only room for a DSLR+ a spare small lens + a flash + some cards & leads etc. For something a bit bigger get the:Lowepro Nova 180 AW Shoulder Bag - Black
doubled up as hand luggage on recent trip, nice pocket for passports
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