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Lowepro is celebrating its 40th birthday with this bag, a weatherproof backpack that as far as we know is the first ever manufactured partially (51 percent) from post-consumer recycled material. Ten percent of the bag's sales will be donated to Polar Bears International, which is working to conserve threatened bear populations. Though eco-friendly, the Primus lives up to Lowepro's high standards of performance and design innovation. Its eight-point adjustment system lets you customize the fit to your individual frame, while a smart reverse-opening system lessens the need to remove the bag and put it strap-side down to get to your gear. About $250. lowepro.com

Dimensions
External: 13.2(w)x9.3(d)x20.1(h) inches; 33.5x23.5x51 cm
Internal: 12.6x5.7x7.3 inches; 32x14.5x18.5 cm

Lowepro Vertex 300 AW

This big, rugged bag can accommodate lots of big gear, including both a 17-inch laptop and a 400mm f/2.8 supertele. That space and weatherproof construction make it a good choice for hardcore sports and adventure photographers, and photojournalists too. The new Vertex even features silent zippers, for times when even the slightest noise might spook a skittish wildlife subject, set off an avalanche, or annoy a VIP on the podium. About $250. lowepro.com

Dimensions
External: 13(w)x10.2(d)x21.7 inches
Internal: 12.2x6.5x20.5 inches
Notebook compartment: 11.8x2x19.7 inches

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