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jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · Backpack Help! hello everyone Does anyone make a backpack style that you wear on your Chest. In other words not on your back? I have a progressive issue with my spine and nerve damage that threatens to take me out of the photo passion alltogether. For some reason wearing my pack on the front seems to make a difference but it is not really made for this and i end up putting it back where it belongs i guess I appreciate help with this and any links to ideas are welcome J Sep 23, 2008 at 02:24 PM

Thats Fresh Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #2 · Backpack Help! lowepro makes one that straps from a brace. they have a few of em which can also pair up with off trail if thats what your looking for. *DAMN. 27000+ posts! Sep 23, 2008 at 03:25 PM

henryp Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Backpack Help! Lowepro Chest Harness for Topload Zoom Bags Tamrac S-500 Chest Harness Lightware GS7003 Chest Pack Henry Posner B&H Photo-Video Sep 23, 2008 at 04:19 PM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Backpack Help! thanks guys , anyone else feel free to chime in on this please Sep 23, 2008 at 08:40 PM

Etienne Otero Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #5 · Backpack Help! I just received my Dakine Sequence backpack and I LOVE IT!!!!! Sep 24, 2008 at 04:24 AM

Scott T Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · Backpack Help! I have not used these, but Kata makes nice stuff. Think Tank belt system might work too? Kata Sling Pack Another kata sling Kata Torso Pack Hope you find something that keeps you shooting. Sep 24, 2008 at 06:18 AM

Scott T Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #7 · Backpack Help! I have also read (on FM, of course) of hooking up a lowepro TLZ or similar with carabiners to the D rings of a shoulder harness, or backpack straps. Weight is in front, but distributed over the belt system. You could do it with just your camera straps if you wanted to forego the case. Sep 24, 2008 at 06:24 AM

AJ Nadershahi Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · Backpack Help! What about waist pack? ThinkTank makes nice models in different sizes that are adaptable with various add-on modules. A properly fitted waist belt system will comfortably carry your gear while keeping the load off your upper body. Sep 24, 2008 at 07:01 AM

Etienne Otero Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #9 · Backpack Help! Scott T wrote: I have not used these, but Kata makes nice stuff. Think Tank belt system might work too? Kata Sling Pack Another kata sling Kata Torso Pack Hope you find something that keeps you shooting. I recently sold a Kata torso sling bag here, but just because I couldn't fit all my gear in it. Otherwise I would have kept it as it was super confortable and easy to use. Sep 24, 2008 at 02:51 PM

Italo Campilii Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · Backpack Help! Isn't putting it on your chest worse for your spine? You're giving it more pressure, but that's just a dumb question because maybe that's what your doctor told you to do so don't mind me. I'd use a Think Tank roller bag or lowepro. Love roller bags. Back problems here too. Problem solved! ______________________ :: Italo :: www.galaxyimage.com Sep 25, 2008 at 10:22 AM

JohnJ80 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · Backpack Help! I think you need to look at the Think Tank Changeup. Here is the product page: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ChngUp.php Here's some pictures of it on: Sep 28, 2008 at 07:24 PM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #12 · Backpack Help! thanks everyone for all the suggestions, i am going to see if my local pro shop has some of these to try on in person J Sep 30, 2008 at 04:26 AM

SteveF Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #13 · Backpack Help! Hey John, Try this. Go to a good sporting goods store and get a day pack (For example I have a Kelty Redwing 3100) that has a good hip belt system. Big hip pads and a wide belt to tighten them on your hips. If you go to REI they'll have competent folks who can size you into one correctly. Load up the gear with photo wraps (these are padded wraps with velcro on the corners if you haven't seen them). Most photo stores have them. When properly adjusted, a pack with hip belts should have zero weight on your shoulders - the shoulder pads are just there for balance. As such the weight will be on your pelvic bones, and there should not be any (or near any) on your spinal column. I've been using this setup as my main bag for several years. Back feels great, bag is inconspicuous (as it is truly an ordinary backpack), the Kelty 3100 gets my 600 onto any airplane, etc. Lots of advantages. If you need a bigger bag then just get one with a real hip belt system. Most photo bags don't really have this. Hope things work out.... Oct 01, 2008 at 12:56 AM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #14 · Backpack Help! thanks Steve , good to hear from you my friend , hope all is well. I will check into this option at REI or the folks over on the West Bank J Oct 03, 2008 at 08:56 PM

sparrks Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #15 · Backpack Help! John I got one of these http://www.redesupply.com/PACKS-True-North-Packs/c41_42/index.html - TRUE NORTH DOUBLE DIAMOND SAR much more comfy than normal packs needs slight modification for photography gear. This was recommended by someone on FM back in March/April this year, can't remember who. Although a backpack might be worth checking out. At the same time i purchased one of these http://www.redesupply.com/PACKS-True-North-Packs/c41_42/index.html - TRUE NORTH SPITFIRE SAR Haven't got around to using this one yet! Paul Oct 06, 2008 at 07:36 PM

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