Lowepro toploader zoom 50 awii

£40/$40 www.lowepro.com

LOWEPRO’S line-up of toploaders includes the Adventura TLZ II in two sizes and the more upmarket Zoom AW II, in no fewer than five sizes. We chose the second smallest of the latter, which is still large enough to carry a full-frame EOS DSLR with a 24-70mm f/2.8. Internal dimensions are 165x130 x220mm, and it weighs 300g.

The smallest ‘45’ bag in the range is a better fit for a small DSLR or mirrorless camera with an 18-55mm or similar lens or similar, while the largest ‘Pro 70’ and Pro 75’ models can carry a pro DSLR with integral battery grip, plus either a 24-70mm f/2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

The neck strap is removable and there’s a belt loop on the rear, plus a handle on the top, and side loops for attaching pouches and accessories. One internal pocket is fitted into the closure flap, and a larger external pocket on the front has an internal mesh divider.