In honor of the recent 2011 Pop Award for “Best for Hiker,” we’re going to give away one Photo Sport 200 AW as part of this week’s Free Bag Friday contest. Pop Photo commented about the bag, “We call this a solid hiking pack because it’s almost literally true: A rigid plastic back panel acts something like a hiking frame.”

If you want to a chance to win this stylish backpack, simply add a comment to this post stating why it appeals to you. The contest is open until 12:01 am PST on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. Later that day, we’ll post the winner on our Lowepro Facebook Fan Page.

Help us celebrate this wonderful honor from Popular Photography. And by doing so, you just might win yourself a new backpack.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro. Photo compliments of Popular Photography.

We have a new area on Lowepro.com called Your Video & Photos. Our nickname for it is Lowepro Inspired. And if you look at the images on the page, you’ll see why. Photographers from all over the world are sharing pictures of them with their Lowepro bags. Makes me want to pack up and head somewhere right now.

To help get this page on everyone’s radar, we thought a promotion was in order. It’s this week’s twist on Free Bag Friday. Here’s how it works:

• Submit a photo with a Lowepro bag in the composition to Your Video & Photos.
• Each image you submit, if approved, will enter you in a drawing to win a brand new Lowepro product.
• The prize is a pro-level bag that will be announced at Photo Plus Expo the week of Oct. 24, 2011.
• You can submit up to 3 photos for this promotion, giving you 3 chances to win.
• Include the bag type (eg. Fastpack 250, SlingShot 102 AW, etc.) in the caption box.
• Images already posted on the Lowepro Facebook page are eligible, but must be submitted again on the Your Video & Photos page to be included in this promotion.
• The deadline for participation is midnight PST, Oct, 31, 2011 (Happy Halloween).
• We will announce the winning entry the week of Oct. 31, 2011.
• This promotion is void where prohibited by regional laws.

Oh, and I guess I’ve just spilled the beans that there will be a new product announcement next week…

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Congratulations to Damien, the winner of a new DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW for his description of what Lowepro means to him, “Lifeproof.” Many of us depend on our Lowepro bags to protect our gear from the elements while comfortably transporting it from one location to another. So much “life” can happen along the way. Good to know that we’re equipped to meet it head on without incident.

And thanks to everyone else for participating. We’ll have another Free Bag Friday soon.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

We’re offering up one Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW this week. That’s right, our latest bag that so many have been talking about. How do you throw your hat into the ring (to be the possible winner)? Post a comment below following this format: When you think of Lowepro, what is the one word that comes to mind? Only comments that contain a single word will be eligible to win the DSLR Fastpack.

You have until midnight, Sunday Oct. 9 to participate. We’ll announce the winner here and on our Facebook page on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Good luck!

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Congratulations to Lee Paine who will be receiving the Photo Sport Sling 100 AW. Lee wrote, “The Photo Sport Sling 100 AW would be the perfect case for my various scouting adventures. As the Scoutmaster for my Boy Scout Troop, and the primary photographer, you’ll find me shooting the boys hiking trails, mountain biking, climbing and rappelling, skiing and snowboarding, and at our many community service projects where I need to go light and fast. The AW cover would be a real blessing as we do these rain or shine. I also know the Lowepro quality would hold up to all our activities as I own several Lowepro bags including my original Pro 35. Thanks for making these great products.”

And thanks to everyone who chimed in. We love reading your comments, and we’ll have another Free Bag Friday soon…

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Feeling adventurous? Ready for a hike, bike ride, or a jog on your favorite trail? You might want to take our Photo Sport Sling 100 AW with you. “How?” you ask. Just post a comment below stating why you think this bag belongs in your possession. One lucky person who comments will be awarded the Photo Sport. That’s right: It’s Free Bag Friday!

Comments are open until midnight on Sunday, Sept. 25th. Then on Monday morning, we’ll announce who gets the Photo Sport Sling 100 AW. So post a comment, and get your running shoes ready to go.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

Congratulations to Travis Garcia for his “Specflippingtacular” description of the Flipside 400 AW as part of the Describe Your Favorite Lowepro Bag in One Word brainstorm that we had for Free Bag Friday last week.

Travis gets to choose any Lowepro bag he wants that’s currently in stock. So get to it my man, let us know what you want and where to ship it.

Thanks to everyone who participated. I had a blast scrolling through these clever one liners. There were many, many impressive descriptions. We’ll play again soon. So stay tuned.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.