Pack on your camera and laptop

Lowepro's Fastpack 250 let me organize my gear for easy access on the go, whether I was navigating airports, ancient ruins, or tropical forests. The camera compartment on this day-sized backpack holds an SLR camera with a zoom lens, and has four adjustable slots for storing smaller lenses, a flash, a point-and-shoot camera, and other gear.

The computer sleeve holds a laptop (up to 15.4 inches) or a guidebook, map, and travel documents. They are accessible without removing the pack, using side-access zippers. Stash a jacket, snacks, a novel, and other supplies in the sizable main compartment, and slip a water bottle in the bag’s outer mesh side pocket. The Fastpack sells for $119.99, but can be found for less at local camera stores and Amazon.com. Visit the Lowe Pro website here. www.lowepro.com.

KARI BODNARCHUK