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p.3 #1Show us your backpack
The problem with my bag is the weight. Unfortunately, it is very heavy and a real backpack for camping weighs 40lbs. Go figure on this one.
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Feb 18, 2005 at 12:52 AM
p.3 #3Show us your backpack
does anyone have pictures of a laptop in a camera bag??
Feb 18, 2005 at 10:00 PM
p.3 #4Show us your backpack
Wow! Great forum!
I have been looking all over for some insight into how to carry my gear hiking/trekking and have it accessible but not vaunerable.
Only concerned with taking a few peices (Canon 300D w/ BG-E1, , 28-135, 17mm, filters, batterys, tripod etc)
Not sure about a photo backpack since there isn't any room for food/water/clothing etc.
I have been experimenting with hip/holster products however if they are big enough they are "too" big. What do you folks recommend for packing your gear out in the wilderness?
Thx.
I have been looking all over for some insight into how to carry my gear hiking/trekking and have it accessible but not vaunerable.
Only concerned with taking a few peices (Canon 300D w/ BG-E1, , 28-135, 17mm, filters, batterys, tripod etc)
Not sure about a photo backpack since there isn't any room for food/water/clothing etc.
I have been experimenting with hip/holster products however if they are big enough they are "too" big. What do you folks recommend for packing your gear out in the wilderness?
Thx.
Feb 18, 2005 at 10:13 PM
p.3 #5Show us your backpack
Mini Trekker. To make sure nothing falls out, I use the dividers as "lids" or straps to hold in the gear. Will typically attach a telephoto to the body, then carry another telephoto to one side and 1 or 2 smaller lens on the other side. Doesn't work so well when carrying the hood for the 70-200 2.8.
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12704/img_7296.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12704/img_7296.jpg
Feb 18, 2005 at 10:28 PM
p.3 #6Show us your backpack
davedeal wrote:
Only concerned with taking a few peices (Canon 300D w/ BG-E1, , 28-135, 17mm, filters, batterys, tripod etc)
Not sure about a photo backpack since there isn't any room for food/water/clothing etc.
I have been experimenting with hip/holster products however if they are big enough they are "too" big. What do you folks recommend for packing your gear out in the wilderness?
Thx.
Exactly Dave, those photo packs are not designed for long range hiking and taking the necessities for that. they are for carrying all of one's photo equipment. If you are really going hiking you don't want to take all of your lenses and accessories on a 15 mile climb with 4000' to 8000' elevation change. Normally a couple of lenses, a filter or two, a tripod and remote will be all you need for the day. Water, food, raingear and basic survival equipment are important if you go remote.
I do extreme dayhikes and carry the Mountainsmith Wraith which is a good day sized bag. It will carry the gear well if you know what I mean. This pack was featured in the Focus section of Outdoor Photographer last year some time and I had already been using it for more than a year. It is the most comfortable all day pack I have ever used. I put up an image of it in use back on page 3 of this thread.
Only concerned with taking a few peices (Canon 300D w/ BG-E1, , 28-135, 17mm, filters, batterys, tripod etc)
Not sure about a photo backpack since there isn't any room for food/water/clothing etc.
I have been experimenting with hip/holster products however if they are big enough they are "too" big. What do you folks recommend for packing your gear out in the wilderness?
Thx.
Exactly Dave, those photo packs are not designed for long range hiking and taking the necessities for that. they are for carrying all of one's photo equipment. If you are really going hiking you don't want to take all of your lenses and accessories on a 15 mile climb with 4000' to 8000' elevation change. Normally a couple of lenses, a filter or two, a tripod and remote will be all you need for the day. Water, food, raingear and basic survival equipment are important if you go remote.
I do extreme dayhikes and carry the Mountainsmith Wraith which is a good day sized bag. It will carry the gear well if you know what I mean. This pack was featured in the Focus section of Outdoor Photographer last year some time and I had already been using it for more than a year. It is the most comfortable all day pack I have ever used. I put up an image of it in use back on page 3 of this thread.
Feb 19, 2005 at 08:18 AM
p.3 #7Show us your backpack
Thanks Arizona,
That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes it too thick for most bags.
Thanks for the feedback.
That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes it too thick for most bags.
Thanks for the feedback.
Feb 19, 2005 at 09:18 AM
p.3 #8Show us your backpack
I like this one... Promaster Gear 2020 IV XL Back Pack... it's large and it holds a lot of stuff and fits me nicely (I'm a big guy). All for around $100-150
http://www.promaster.com/products/productpage.asp?sm=sm2_backpacks&dir=Bags&product=6373
-phil
http://www.promaster.com/products/productpage.asp?sm=sm2_backpacks&dir=Bags&product=6373
-phil
Feb 19, 2005 at 10:18 AM
p.3 #9Show us your backpack
I think I win the smallest backpack award
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/98estroilm3/bag3_JFRMedium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/98estroilm3/bag1_JFRMedium.jpg
BTW if any of you guys want to downgrade I'd love to trade my Tamrac Expedition 3 for yours + cash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/98estroilm3/bag3_JFRMedium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/98estroilm3/bag1_JFRMedium.jpg
BTW if any of you guys want to downgrade I'd love to trade my Tamrac Expedition 3 for yours + cash.
Feb 19, 2005 at 10:22 AM
p.3 #10Show us your backpack
Hi guys I got this bag with the first SLR I bought. Canon T80, a strange mating of Canon auto focus with a FD mount, took great shots though
I have had it about 20 years and just can't seem to part with it.
http://images.fotopic.net/y7fmqx.jpg
http://images.fotopic.net/y7fmqj.jpg
EDIT : sorry about the bad text overlay but I was in a rush
I have had it about 20 years and just can't seem to part with it.
http://images.fotopic.net/y7fmqx.jpg
http://images.fotopic.net/y7fmqj.jpg
EDIT : sorry about the bad text overlay but I was in a rush
Feb 19, 2005 at 10:27 AM
p.3 #11Show us your backpack
My backpack houses my photo gear and the remote control of my model gliders :
http://yclui.com/Photo/back_pack.jpg
Edited by yclui on Feb 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM GMT
http://yclui.com/Photo/back_pack.jpg
Edited by yclui on Feb 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM GMT
Feb 19, 2005 at 11:38 AM
p.3 #12Show us your backpack
davedeal wrote:
Thanks Arizona,
That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes...Show more →
Dave I keep my gear where I can get to it. It is much easier to set up for a shot or series that way and makes the tripod much more convenient. If you have to take the pack off to get at your gear that is unacceptable to me. Here is a shot that shows the pack and belt a bit better. The pack carries a couple of Sea to Summit dry bags to get the gear into if it starts to storm and all can go inside the pack at that point but for working in acceptable conditions I keep the camera on my chest. There are many holster type bags of various sizes to choose from. I put it on the Op-Tech Bino/Cam harness because it carries much more comfortable than a shoulder strap and remains secure during climbing maneuvers. The belt will hold two lens cases. It has attacment points that I put straps on that the lens cases can ride on. The belt will also carry a Possum Pocket that I find convenient for the remote and a polarizer filter. The tripod is in use with this shot but it fastens to the side of the pack and can be accessed one handed.
I kid you not, this pack is so comfortable that I will carry it all day and only take it off for food and the like. It weighs 2 lbs empty and fits the body very well while distributing the load.
http://photos.imageevent.com/boynhisdog/viewfromgroundzero/pack2.jpg
They make the Wraith in a bronze color now. This pack has seen some very intense conditions and is still perfect save a few patched holes from the tight slot canyons. :
Thanks Arizona,
That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes...Show more →
Dave I keep my gear where I can get to it. It is much easier to set up for a shot or series that way and makes the tripod much more convenient. If you have to take the pack off to get at your gear that is unacceptable to me. Here is a shot that shows the pack and belt a bit better. The pack carries a couple of Sea to Summit dry bags to get the gear into if it starts to storm and all can go inside the pack at that point but for working in acceptable conditions I keep the camera on my chest. There are many holster type bags of various sizes to choose from. I put it on the Op-Tech Bino/Cam harness because it carries much more comfortable than a shoulder strap and remains secure during climbing maneuvers. The belt will hold two lens cases. It has attacment points that I put straps on that the lens cases can ride on. The belt will also carry a Possum Pocket that I find convenient for the remote and a polarizer filter. The tripod is in use with this shot but it fastens to the side of the pack and can be accessed one handed.
I kid you not, this pack is so comfortable that I will carry it all day and only take it off for food and the like. It weighs 2 lbs empty and fits the body very well while distributing the load.
http://photos.imageevent.com/boynhisdog/viewfromgroundzero/pack2.jpg
They make the Wraith in a bronze color now. This pack has seen some very intense conditions and is still perfect save a few patched holes from the tight slot canyons. :
Feb 19, 2005 at 11:56 AM
p.3 #13Show us your backpack
yclui wrote:
My backpack houses my photo gear and the remote control of my model gliders :
http://www.dchome.net/files/back_pack_769.jpg
What model is that?
My backpack houses my photo gear and the remote control of my model gliders :
http://www.dchome.net/files/back_pack_769.jpg
What model is that?
Feb 19, 2005 at 12:04 PM
p.3 #15Show us your backpack
Arizona wrote:
That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes it too thick for most bags.
Thanks for the feedback.Dave I keep my gear where I can get to it. It is much easier to set up for a shot or series that way and makes the tripod much more convenient. If you have to take the pack off to get at your gear that is unacceptable to me. Here is a shot that shows the pack and belt a bit better. The pack carries a couple of Sea to Summit dry bags to get the gear into if it starts to storm and all can go inside the pack at that point but for working in acceptable conditions...Show more →
Great! I'm sold!
I was just touring the op/tech site, they have some great stuff. One item that looked interesting was the stabilizer strap, kind of a neoprene strap to cover the camera body while holding it close to the chest.
I will be heading over to the outfitters tomorrow and try on the Wraith. A similar setup to yours is just what I am looking for. I'm planing a trip to the Grand Canyon this May (North rim in - South rim Indian Gardens trail out) so I would like to get a setup working before then.
Thanks again for the feedback!
davedeal wrote
Thanks Arizona,That pack looks like just what I need, I have been trying to use a camelbak hawg but it's too small. I have been looking for a good larger daypack.
How do you pack your camera gear, do you disperse your camera gear throughout the bag?
I see from your post that you like to use that Zoom 16 on a holster (that is an idea I hadn't thought of). Is the zoom 16 wide enough to hold a larger body? I have been using the 300d with the battery pack (so I can have a hand strap) which makes it too thick for most bags.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great! I'm sold!
I was just touring the op/tech site, they have some great stuff. One item that looked interesting was the stabilizer strap, kind of a neoprene strap to cover the camera body while holding it close to the chest.
I will be heading over to the outfitters tomorrow and try on the Wraith. A similar setup to yours is just what I am looking for. I'm planing a trip to the Grand Canyon this May (North rim in - South rim Indian Gardens trail out) so I would like to get a setup working before then.
Thanks again for the feedback!
Feb 19, 2005 at 04:24 PM
p.3 #16Show us your backpack
Just to balance things out a bit, here's what I carry around when out taking photos or on vacation (minus the 50mm prime that I usually manage to jam into the little lowepro bag).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/walter23/ghetto.jpg
Now the rest of you small lens people can come out of the closet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/walter23/ghetto.jpg
Now the rest of you small lens people can come out of the closet.
Feb 19, 2005 at 04:54 PM
p.3 #17Show us your backpack
Dave, your tripod legs should fit into one of the side wand pockets and there is a compression strap near the top of the pack on each side that will hold the tripod fast. I have a four section carbon Hakuba with an Acratech head. Collapsed, it is just over 21" and 3 lbs 11 oz for the whole thing and this has ridden very nicely on the Wraith. The belt has stablizer straps on each side that prevent sway. I basically get the hip belt placed right over the hip bones and adjust the belt up right and then adjust the shoulder straps to comfort and the sternum strap last. The contents of my remote hiking kit are here minus my photograhic equipment which is a 20D, 17-40, tripod and the little things like remote, filters, spare battery and CF cards. I may include a macro lens if I know I will really need it or my 85mm but if I were doing the hike you are speaking of, I would take one wide lens and that would be it for glass. That a personal decision of course but those elevation gains and losses will be best done as light as possible.
I think you will be surprised at how stable the cam/bino harness is. I can lean forward and the camera stays against my chest to a certain point. I'm sure there are other cool ways to do it as well but this one really works on my hikes.
Your Grand Canyon Rim-to-rim sounds fantastic. My lightweight remote hiking kit that I put into the Wraith is shown below.
http://photos.imageevent.com/boynhisdog/contemplation/Daypack3.jpg
I think you will be surprised at how stable the cam/bino harness is. I can lean forward and the camera stays against my chest to a certain point. I'm sure there are other cool ways to do it as well but this one really works on my hikes.
Your Grand Canyon Rim-to-rim sounds fantastic. My lightweight remote hiking kit that I put into the Wraith is shown below.
http://photos.imageevent.com/boynhisdog/contemplation/Daypack3.jpg
Feb 19, 2005 at 04:58 PM
p.3 #19Show us your backpack
Interesting too see how others have organized their equipment.
Here is my lowepro mini trekker, I like the weight of this bag a mere 2.8lbs. With all the equipment it weighs 16lbs, very easy to carry around
http://ailab3.engr.uconn.edu/~noriravi/uploaded/cameraBag.jpg
Nori
Here is my lowepro mini trekker, I like the weight of this bag a mere 2.8lbs. With all the equipment it weighs 16lbs, very easy to carry around
http://ailab3.engr.uconn.edu/~noriravi/uploaded/cameraBag.jpg
Nori
Feb 19, 2005 at 05:27 PM
p.3 #20Show us your backpack
Jkan2001 wrote:
What model is that?
It's a Lowepro Rover AW II http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Rover_AW_II.aspx
What model is that?
It's a Lowepro Rover AW II http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Rover_AW_II.aspx
Feb 19, 2005 at 08:27 PM