Flipside 400 AW IIIvs Sedona 34 Camera Backpack

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lowepro Flipside 400 AW III Lowepro Flipside 400 AW III Starting from £130 new Best for Outdoor, wildlife & travel photography View Flipside 400 AW III
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Vanguard Sedona 34 Camera Backpack Vanguard Sedona 34 Camera Backpack Starting from £90 new Best for Everyday photography & outdoor carry on a sensible budget View Sedona 34 Camera Backpack

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Outdoor, Wildlife & Travel Photography — Flipside 400 AW III: The Flipside 400 is the bag of choice for outdoor and travel photographers who need security, weatherproofing and serious carrying capacity. The back-access design is particularly good in crowds — your gear is never accessible to anyone but you.

Everyday Photography & Outdoor Carry On A Sensible Budget — Sedona 34 Camera Backpack: Genuine camera backpack functionality at a fraction of the Peak Design price. Side-access compartment means you reach your camera without putting the bag down. Solid build and included rain cover make it excellent value.

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Flipside 400 AW III

  • Outdoor and landscape photographers who hike to shooting locations
  • Travel photographers in busy tourist areas who need secure gear access
  • Wildlife photographers carrying a long telephoto lens and body
  • Anyone who needs an all-weather bag for serious outdoor use

Sedona 34 Camera Backpack

  • Photographers who want a practical camera backpack without spending £280
  • Outdoor and landscape photographers who need rain cover protection
  • Day-trip photographers who carry a full kit including a laptop
  • Anyone upgrading from a basic bag who wants more organisation and protection

Quick take: The sedona 34 camera backpack is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Flipside 400 AW IIISedona 34 Camera Backpack
Price £130 £90
Weight 1.3kg (empty) 1.1kg (empty)
Dimensions 30 × 19 × 47cm / 22L camera compartment 31 × 22 × 46cm / 34L
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Genre Flipside 400 AW IIISedona 34 Camera Backpack
Wildlife
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Portrait
7.0
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