Vanguard Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack vs Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II

The main difference between the Vanguard Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack and the Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II is that the Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap ) while the ProTactic 350 AW II does not.

Vanguard Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack
Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II
Specs Brand Vanguard Lowepro
Name Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack ProTactic 350 AW II
Category Camera Camera
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Capacity (L) 30L 16L
Dimensions (in) 14.63 x 22.25 x 10.25 12 x 7 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 6.4 4.7
Fabric High Quality Materials Lightweight FormShell™ Construction
Color Grey Black
Warranty Vanguard Limited Lifetime Warranty Lowepro Limited Consumer Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2017 September 19, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist belt Waist belt converts to utility belt with included accessories
Main Compartment Access Full rear opening, side and top access Full zipped rear and top access
External Pockets Multiple exterior pockets Top and 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Bright colored interior with padded dividers Interior pockets and dividers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy carrying handle Padded carry handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings, drone/tripod holder Quick lock straps and a slip lock tripod
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15" CradleFit™ compartment safeguards up to 13" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Numerous dedicated pockets, organizers and connectors
Travel Features Stowable Straps Stowable connector straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Well-padded breathable 3D back Padded back panel
Rain Cover Total coverage rain cover Built-in all weather cover
Ergonomic Advanced ergonomic back and harness system Activzone system technology to support at shoulder blades, lumbar and waist
Camera Features Compatibility Compatible with Sony, Nikon, Canon, DSLR, Drones Compatible with standard DSLR or Pro Mirrorless cameras
Number of Lenses 3-4 lenses 8 lenses
Number of Flashes 1 flash 1 flash
Dividers Customizable padded dividers Flexible and adaptive dividers
Tripod Storage Yes Yes
Drone Storage Yes

You're currently comparing the Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack by Vanguard against the ProTactic 350 AW II by Lowepro .


Vanguard 's Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features while Lowepro 's ProTactic 350 AW II is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features.

The Vanguard Alta Sky 51D Camera Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 6.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.63 x 22.25 x 10.25 . It's made of High Quality Materials and is available in Grey in comparison the Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II 's capacity is 16L with a size of 12 x 7 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Lightweight FormShell™ Construction it weighs 4.7 pounds and is available in Black.