p.4 #1 · Hiking Daypack that can handle photo gear
Mike Ganz wrote:
I looked at the specs of the Osprey Talon 44 (always in search of the ideal bag) and noticed that it too is a toploader. Question is, how do you separate your gear from the essentials, or do you use the bottom compartment strictly for the essentials? Curious as to how you're using this particular pack. I looked at the F-Stops in the past, but just can't seem to bring myself to shelling out close to $350-$400 or so for a pack when all is said and done.
Just IMHO, but if you do any reasonable amount of hiking photography, that's money well spent. A comfortable backpack can mean the difference between thoroughly enjoying a hike and slogging through cause your back or shoulders hurt. Kind of like investing in a good tripod, or a good lens. A high quality backpack could and should give you many years of use.
Now I don't own an F-stop bag, so I'm not trying to say whether or not they specifically are worth $350, but just saying that in general I think it's a good investment to spend on a backpack that is comfortable and functional, because it immensely improves your hiking experience- similar to how investing in a good tripod improves your shooting experience.
