Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II vs Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack

The main difference between the Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II and the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is that the ProTactic 350 AW II has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Waist belt converts to utility belt with included accessories) while the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack does not.

Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II
Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Lowepro Manfrotto
Name ProTactic 350 AW II Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack
Category Camera Camera
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 18.5 13 x 8.27 x 19.3
Weight (lb) 4.7 2.9
Fabric Lightweight FormShell™ Construction
Color Black Black
Warranty Lowepro Limited Consumer Warranty Manfrotto Standard Limited Warranty
Release Date September 19, 2018 December 11, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $250 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Waist belt converts to utility belt with included accessories
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Main Compartment Access Full zipped rear and top access Top and rear zipped access
External Pockets Top and 2 zipped side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Interior pockets and dividers Spacious internal compartment with camera compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded carry handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Quick lock straps and a slip lock tripod
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve CradleFit™ compartment safeguards up to 13" laptop Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the standard to fit as carry-on luggage
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Built-in all weather cover
Ergonomic Activzone system technology to support at shoulder blades, lumbar and waist
Camera Features Compatibility Compatible with standard DSLR or Pro Mirrorless cameras Compatible with medium DSLR camera such as Canon 5D Mark IV
Number of Lenses 8 lenses 6 lenses
Number of Flashes 1 flash
Dividers Flexible and adaptive dividers Interchangeable padded dividers
Tripod Storage Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Rain Cover

You're currently comparing the ProTactic 350 AW II by Lowepro against the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack by Manfrotto .


Lowepro 's ProTactic 350 AW II is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features while Manfrotto 's Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features.

The Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 18.5. It's made of Lightweight FormShell™ Construction and is available in Black in comparison the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 x 8.27 x 19.3 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black.