New Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Backpack Provides Comfortable, Lightweight and Protective Storage for Camera Gear and Large Notebook Computers

For Today's Digital Photographer

Santa Rosa, CA -- February 20, 2005 -- Lowepro, the worldwide leader of protective cases and backpacks for imaging products, is introducing a new backpack designed for today's digital photographers on the go. The new CompuTrekker Plus AW is an ideal  travel companion for photojournalists and travel photographers who have a need to safely store and transport larger, more advanced digital imaging equipment, including a 17-inch screen notebook computer. The backpack is perfect for photographers who are looking for a lightweight, comfortable way to safely transport their digital cameras, notebook computers, cables and accessories. The backpack's rugged design protects contents from sudden impacts while its All Weather Cover(TM) protects equipment from moisture.

The CompuTrekker Plus AW includes many features designed specifically for digital photographers including a built-in memory card holder for quick access and safe and secure storage of all memory cards; laminated see-through pockets to safely store, quickly locate and access any number of camera and computer cables or other accessories; and removable accessory pockets for storing power cables, adaptors and other digital accessories.

"Our bags and backpacks are designed not only to protect their contents, but to help photographers be more efficient, especially out in the field," said Nicole Mummenhoff, Senior VP of Lowepro. "A well organized equipment bag could be the difference between capturing that special image or not and the CompuTrekker Plus AW is the perfect organizer for today's digital photographer. From its strategically-located memory card holder, to quick access compartment for notebook computers, the new CompuTrekker will be ready for any shooting condition," added Ms. Mummenhoff. 

 
The CompuTrekker Plus AW is designed with a padded notebook computer compartment with side access, allowing photographers to quickly, easily and safely remove the notebook computer from the backpack without having to remove it completely from your body.

Standardized features, which have made Lowepro a leading manufacturer in the photographic industry and a trusted brand among professionals and consumers, can be found on the new CompuTrekker Plus AW backpack including an All Weather Cover(TM) which offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand. The backpack is also built using reinforced construction, shock-absorbing closed-cell foam padding and tough, water-resistant outer fabric to provide users with the safest means for transporting expensive cameras and sensitive electronics. The CompuTrekker Plus AW also incorporates a deluxe, adjustable backpack harness with padded, contoured shoulder straps for added comfort.

CompuTrekker Plus AW Backpack
Measurements: 12 (W) x 5.9 (D) x 19 (H)-inches

Lowepro founder Greg Lowe established the company's reputation for quality and innovative design in 1972 when he introduced the world's first foam-padded, soft-sided camera bag. More than 30 years later, Lowepro is continuing to revolutionize the industry with pioneering design and superior quality with the most extensive line of protective carrying solutions for photographic and electronic equipment including products for cameras, camcorders, notebook computers, imaging accessories and portable consumer electronics.

Lowepro products are distributed in more than 90 countries around the globe through photo, outdoor, computer, consumer electronic, mail order and online resellers, in addition to OEM partnerships. Lowepro Corporate Offices are located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. For more information about Lowepro or Lowepro products, visit www.lowepro.com.

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