Comments on: LowePro Whistler 450AW https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/ Photography Tours and Lessons Tue, 05 May 2020 15:37:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 By: David C Schultz https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-39641 Tue, 05 May 2020 15:37:23 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-39641 In reply to Mike Gilroy.

Hello Mike
Hope this fix works for you. I had the 200-500mm on a D500 this winter and carried it in this case. I don’t recall if I had the hoop on and in place or if it was put on in reverse for travel. I also did not have the grip on the D500. Good luck and happy shooting!

]]> By: Mike Gilroy https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-39486 Mon, 04 May 2020 22:00:45 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-39486 Thanks for this David. I cant seem to fit my gripped D500 with the 200-500 and my 70-200 together in the pack. I have to remove the lens hood off the 200-500. When I get back to the house I am going to give this a go.

Anyone try something other then duct-tape?

]]> By: David C Schultz https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-5044 Wed, 23 May 2018 22:19:24 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-5044 In reply to Jaws.

Thanks for writing and for the question. The difference in weight is very little. The panels, 3 total, are ridged but very light weight. If you carry much gear like me you would not notice the difference. It is a great pack. I love the design and the materials used. You can also remove the orange webbing which have metal hooks on them to cut weight down a tiny bit. I replaced those with straps with snap buckles but not because of the weight. They just work better for my needs. Hope that helps!

]]> By: Jaws https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-5034 Wed, 23 May 2018 16:47:45 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-5034 Hello,
Think you for this good idea.
I noticed that this Lowepro Whistler backpack serie is really heavy more than 3 kg for the 450 model.
How many does your backpack weigh now?

]]> By: David C Schultz https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-3339 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:22:48 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-3339 In reply to Bernard.

It does make it more flexible but not sure it will be enough for you. I went to a local photo store and tried getting my gear into one first. Could do it but it was VERY tight. Removing the top and side panels was just enough. Weight reduction was minimal. Good luck!

]]> By: Bernard https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-3302 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:36:12 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-3302 Hi David,

Have the capacity of the insert increased after removing the plastic panels? Did it allow more flexibility width and height-wise? I own Nature Trekker II AW atm which I’m thinking to replace with Whistler and I use three rows of lenses setup, so I’d like to have that too in Whistler.

Did you check how much weight did it took off the backpack?

Thanks in advance

]]> By: David C Schultz https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-2085 Sun, 28 May 2017 15:08:13 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-2085 In reply to Geraint Jones.

Good luck with the razor blade search! I have a few other bags that I purchased prior to figuring out I could customize the Whistler. Tough call taking the blade to it right away but so far it’s worked great. Take care!

]]> By: Geraint Jones https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-2084 Sun, 28 May 2017 14:59:42 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-2084 I purchased one of these with a view to it being the only bag inneed to use. I shoot a lot of rugby and having lugged it around the dubai a Sevens with two bodies a 200-500 and a 70-200. Along with all the other bits and pieces and laptop I changed to a Nanuk 925 for rugby as it’s on wheels. Since then I have been looking of ways to use the Whistler for treking with only one body and two lenses. I think you have just given me the solution – now where did I put the razor blades ;-)

]]> By: David C Schultz https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-722 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:24:51 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-722 In reply to Bill Chambers.

Hi Bill
Sorry for the delay in getting this posted as I was away shooting for a couple weeks.
Thanks for the comment. Glad the post was of interest and helpful. Hopefully the surgery was a success! :-) I think I mentioned in the post that I left the rigid bottom piece in place for the added support and a bit of protection. Enjoy the new bag!

]]> By: Bill Chambers https://test.davidcschultz.com/lowepro-whistler-450aw/#comment-672 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 03:04:21 +0000 http://test.davidcschultz.com/?p=6388#comment-672 Great article David. I was pondering purchasing the Whistler 450 but was worried if it would be large enough. I live in a small community without a camera store so I couldn’t check it out personally. While checking out reviews I found your article and, based on it, I went ahead and purchased the pack and will be performing a little “surgery” this weekend to modify it. Thanks for the help!

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