Compact yet roomy, and enough room for iPad or netbook too.

Even though I’m not on photo assignment for this trip, I’m still a photographer and want to have a good kit with me. One of my favorite bags for these situations is the Lowepro Classified Sling 180 AW. I like that it holds my DSLR (Canon 60D on this trip) with 70-200 f/4, 16-35 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8, and 18-55 kit zoom. Plus I have flash, filters, and all of the accessories. The front pocket holds an iPad, netbook, or 13″ MacBook Air. Yet the entire package is very compact. (You can see a short video about how a MacBook Air 13″ fits in the Classified).

The other thing that I really like about this bag, is that it’s made of premium components. The fabric, zippers, strap, and compartments are all top notch. When I walk into a meeting with the Classified, I feel like a professional.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Another of my favorite components in the new S&F System is the Quick Flex Pouch for your flash. It’s SlipLock compatible, so you can use it with a variety of Lowepro bags and belts. The sloped shape keeps it from feeling bulky, and the spring-loaded flap closes after you remove your flash. I have a short video where Tim Grimmer demonstrates how the Quick Flex Pouch works.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

One of the many things that I like about PhotoPlus Expo in NY, is chatting with the photographers who visit the Lowepro booth. They’re interesting and are happy to share their knowledge. We provide a place for them to show off their stuff too.

Here’s a short video featuring Lou Jones. I first met Lou at PhotoPlus last year. He’s a master with portable, off-camera flash. So I asked him how he’s packing his Pro Roller x200. Here’s what he had to say.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

When building the right Street & Field system for you, the choices you make for the foundation components are very important. I noticed today, in the Lowepro booth at PhotoPlus, there were lots of questions about the different belts, harness, and technical vest. If you’re curious about these pieces, I have a great video for you. Tim Grimmer walks you through each to help you make the perfect choice for your S&F system.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

When you have to make flight connections during a cross-county trip, it’s great to have all of your gear onboard with you. As long as it’s manageable, that is. You don’t want to be the guy trying to force a full size suitcase in an overhead bin. With my Lowepro Pro Roller Attache x50, I had no problems making my connection today.

Plus, I discovered a feature I hadn’t noticed before. Here’s Scene 2 in this series, shot in the Phoenix airport.

Stay tuned for the next installment: hitting the streets on Manhattan with the reconfigured Attache x50.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Here’s a wonderful video featuring Uwe Mummenhoff describing the thought behind Lowepro’s approach to designing the Street and Field system… and why we don’t make regular photo vests. If you’ve never seen Uwe before, he teamed up with Greg Lowe years ago to help make Lowepro what it is today. I’ll let him take it from here.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Here’s the challenge. Can I go on assignment for 5 days to New York City to cover PhotoPlus Expo with just the Pro Roller Attache x50? We’re going to find out together. I’m recording the journey scene by scene from San Francisco to New York, including while I’m working around PhotoPlus Expo and in the Lowepro booth there. Here’s the first scene: what’s inside my packed bag.

Next stop, the airport. Stay tuned for Scene 2.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.