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Archive 2005Show us your backpack
p.1 #1Show us your backpack
I've really enjoyed the "Show us your..." threads in the other forums. I would like to see what people really carry. You might have a lot of stuff, but what will you really carry around all day?
Here's my backpack, I have a few different configurations, but this is my most common. I suppose that it looks a bit like a Canon marketing brochure, but here goes:
A Lowepro mini trekker AW
20D with 24-70mm f/2.8L
70-200mm f/2.8 IS
1.4x extender
10-22mm EF-S hiding inside shade for 24-70
Lensbaby
580EX (stofen hiding under lensbaby)
Angle finder (to get down low)
That's mine, what do you carry around?
jeff
Here's my backpack, I have a few different configurations, but this is my most common. I suppose that it looks a bit like a Canon marketing brochure, but here goes:
A Lowepro mini trekker AW
20D with 24-70mm f/2.8L
70-200mm f/2.8 IS
1.4x extender
10-22mm EF-S hiding inside shade for 24-70
Lensbaby
580EX (stofen hiding under lensbaby)
Angle finder (to get down low)
That's mine, what do you carry around?
jeff
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Feb 16, 2005 at 01:29 PM
p.1 #2Show us your backpack
I can't show you one picture, I have a couple of different bags and waist packs that I load up with as *little* gear as I dare bring along for the day, three or four lenses max. I usually bring the camera on my shoulder with one lens attached, and either a small waist pack with two primes, or a larger waist bag if I have to bring along one or two zooms. I use a backpack if I go walking with a longer tele, with one or two lenses in side pockets.
How do you like the Lensbaby - I'm quite fond of mine even though I don't use it that much
How do you like the Lensbaby - I'm quite fond of mine even though I don't use it that much
Feb 16, 2005 at 02:30 PM
p.1 #3Show us your backpack
I'm also interested in seeing how people load their backpacks - specifically if you rock the canon 200eg bag (i'm thinkint about picking one up).
Feb 16, 2005 at 02:54 PM
p.1 #4Show us your backpack
Photo Trekker from top to bottom, left to right;
Sigma EFDGS or 580Ex
70-200 IS
10D & 24-70
Hoods & Food
Stupidly wide sigma ring
50mm 1.8 & Extention tubes
Cheapo photo storage disk
180 Macro
Zen 16 Feye & 2x TC
18-55 EF
Too many stepping rings
Usual stuff in the other pockets...
The 24-70 will take the 18-55's place in the lower right when I can afford a super telephoto. I originally planned to get the Sigma 120-300, but might go for a 400 Sigma or DO. Any new lenses at all are a long way off yet though.
As crazy as it may seem, I happily carry all this whenever I'm out for a day with food, water etc. When I find a scene I like, I dump the bag on the ground and wonder around the area taking some photos before packing up and moving on. It suits my style perfectly, as I never know what I'm going to shoot - I'm no pro or anything like that, I just really enjoy photography.
The tripod has since been abandoned since I got my pole/pod. When I'm not wondering in the wild I have a hama pack about half the size for urban stuff or when I'm required to be active, but I've yet to use so far this year.
http://briant.sdf-eu.org/main_files/photo_gear/lppt.jpg
Sigma EFDGS or 580Ex
70-200 IS
10D & 24-70
Hoods & Food
Stupidly wide sigma ring
50mm 1.8 & Extention tubes
Cheapo photo storage disk
180 Macro
Zen 16 Feye & 2x TC
18-55 EF
Too many stepping rings
Usual stuff in the other pockets...
The 24-70 will take the 18-55's place in the lower right when I can afford a super telephoto. I originally planned to get the Sigma 120-300, but might go for a 400 Sigma or DO. Any new lenses at all are a long way off yet though.
As crazy as it may seem, I happily carry all this whenever I'm out for a day with food, water etc. When I find a scene I like, I dump the bag on the ground and wonder around the area taking some photos before packing up and moving on. It suits my style perfectly, as I never know what I'm going to shoot - I'm no pro or anything like that, I just really enjoy photography.
The tripod has since been abandoned since I got my pole/pod. When I'm not wondering in the wild I have a hama pack about half the size for urban stuff or when I'm required to be active, but I've yet to use so far this year.
http://briant.sdf-eu.org/main_files/photo_gear/lppt.jpg
Feb 16, 2005 at 02:57 PM
p.1 #5Show us your backpack
Here's my pack! I dont mind the weight! but it is heavy!
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW
Camera Stuff:
http://home.stx.rr.com/laredojeeps/Images/pack.jpg
Outer Pocket:
http://home.stx.rr.com/laredojeeps/Images/pocket.jpg
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW
Camera Stuff:
http://home.stx.rr.com/laredojeeps/Images/pack.jpg
Outer Pocket:
http://home.stx.rr.com/laredojeeps/Images/pocket.jpg
Feb 16, 2005 at 06:20 PM
p.1 #6Show us your backpack
Billinham bag:
Workday load:
1/2 papers,
left to right: 580EX; 85 f18 on top of 135, f2; 20D with 17-40 nose down
misc in pockets
Workday load:
1/2 papers,
left to right: 580EX; 85 f18 on top of 135, f2; 20D with 17-40 nose down
misc in pockets
Feb 16, 2005 at 06:33 PM
p.1 #7Show us your backpack
Full photo load:
Left: 135 f2 & 85 1.8f; middle 20D w/ 17-40 (ST transmitter below) middle right: Hoods and filters w/ 10-22 and 1.4 TC in compartment beneath; Right 2x 580EX
Left: 135 f2 & 85 1.8f; middle 20D w/ 17-40 (ST transmitter below) middle right: Hoods and filters w/ 10-22 and 1.4 TC in compartment beneath; Right 2x 580EX
Feb 16, 2005 at 06:37 PM
p.1 #8Show us your backpack
hmmm, am I the only one who keeps lenses in their case in the bag? Am I anal?
Feb 16, 2005 at 06:59 PM
Feb 16, 2005 at 07:30 PM
p.1 #10Show us your backpack
http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u15/crusader/medium/38884911.CameraBag.jpg
working rig
1D2 or 1Ds2
70-200 2.8
24-70 2.8
16-35 2.8
1.4 ext II
580ex
DCB 40watt
cables/hoods/tool kit/spare battery/handheld meter/cf cards
working rig
1D2 or 1Ds2
70-200 2.8
24-70 2.8
16-35 2.8
1.4 ext II
580ex
DCB 40watt
cables/hoods/tool kit/spare battery/handheld meter/cf cards
Feb 16, 2005 at 07:56 PM
p.1 #11Show us your backpack
gnd2 wrote:
hmmm, am I the only one who keeps lenses in their case in the bag? Am I anal?
In their case in the bag...well at least it's not like in their case in the box!
. Your a bit anal 
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hmmm, am I the only one who keeps lenses in their case in the bag? Am I anal?
In their case in the bag...well at least it's not like in their case in the box!
. Your a bit anal . Feb 16, 2005 at 08:34 PM
p.1 #12Show us your backpack
gnd2 wrote:
hmmm, am I the only one who keeps lenses in their case in the bag? Am I anal?
no, and yes. In that order
but me too (I'm sooo ashamed
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hmmm, am I the only one who keeps lenses in their case in the bag? Am I anal?
no, and yes. In that order
but me too (I'm sooo ashamed
)Feb 16, 2005 at 08:46 PM
p.1 #13Show us your backpack
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Feb 16, 2005 at 09:34 PM
p.1 #14Show us your backpack
That one's either a Photo Trekker or a Nature Trekker, never can remember which. This one's my working bag, a Pro Mag 2 AW:
Nill
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Feb 16, 2005 at 09:38 PM
p.1 #15Show us your backpack
Nill,
Curious as to what you store in the fly rod tubes....
Curious as to what you store in the fly rod tubes....
Feb 16, 2005 at 11:13 PM
p.1 #16Show us your backpack
Nice, a Sage rod! Can't wait for better temps, my waders and my Fenwick looks so sad when they're dry! 
Feb 17, 2005 at 12:04 AM
p.1 #17Show us your backpack
RoyPertchi, I like the eyepiece seal of your 20D, is it Canon original accessory ?
Feb 17, 2005 at 12:14 AM
p.1 #18Show us your backpack
Nill Toulme wrote:
That one's either a Photo Trekker or a Nature Trekker, never can remember which. This one's my working bag, a Pro Mag 2 AW:
Nill
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www.toulme.net
I also have a Pro Mag 2 AW, just not a 2nd camera to take a photo of everything in it... so here's my try (minus the camera and lens I took the photo with). I love this bag.
That one's either a Photo Trekker or a Nature Trekker, never can remember which. This one's my working bag, a Pro Mag 2 AW:
Nill
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www.toulme.net
I also have a Pro Mag 2 AW, just not a 2nd camera to take a photo of everything in it... so here's my try (minus the camera and lens I took the photo with). I love this bag.
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Feb 17, 2005 at 12:15 AM
p.1 #19Show us your backpack
Ned Fenimore wrote:
Nill,
Curious as to what you store in the fly rod tubes....
Why, fly rods of course! ;-)
Nill
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www.toulme.net
Nill,
Curious as to what you store in the fly rod tubes....
Why, fly rods of course! ;-)
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Feb 17, 2005 at 07:18 AM
p.1 #20Show us your backpack
Isn't Photoshop amazing. You can take a guy, have him hold his hands out, and drop a nice fish right in 'em. And I think I see the taxidermist incision line between the 2 bottom fins on that Striped Bass
Feb 17, 2005 at 07:27 AM