p.1 #1 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
Anyone out there using a Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII backpack for toting around (or carrying on a plane) their gear including a 1D body attached to a EF 500mm f/4 IS USM lens, plus other stuff of course..
I have read that this pack will fit in the overhead bins of larger aircraft....
p.1 #2 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
I have the backpack you mentioned but it never left my house, let alone going on the plane. I use it to store my gear though . Instead, I carry my stuff on various trips (even out-of-the-country) where I need my long gear in an MP-1 from Moose Peterson. The hood of the 500mm is reversed for traveling, of course. Although the monopod can fit in there but I normally check that in.
p.1 #4 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
No, that's MP-1. I doubt I can fit that much gear in the Nature Trekker, which is way bulkier because of the padding. The close-cell foam padding of the MP-1 is placed only for the strategic sections where they count. Professional grade gear is actually tough and can easily withstand a certain amount of "usage" and it doesn't have to be babied, at least not all the time.
You can google their web site, only if you are interested and read more. I don't have any relation with MP whatsoever and I care less how many bags/backpacks they sell, BTW. I just happened to buy a used copy on FM and I really enjoy using it. Brand new, their bags/backpacks are expensive, easily 2-3 times more than Lowepro's. You have been warned.
p.1 #5 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
supposedly, that new kibuki or guri bag will hol most all of that, and go in an airplane, and is lighter that then photo trekker,,,here is a recent review if it has any intereist to you.
p.1 #6 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
Andy Biggs designed that new bag/backpack; he stops by from time to time on FM. MR made a reference to MP-1 there as well. Yes, he is right, the MP-1 doesn't have a full-fledge harness that makes it less comfortable on long treks. I use a collapsible roller for carrying that in and around airport terminals, which has worked just fine. Mike, I would look into that Kiboko bag, too, if I were you.
p.1 #7 · EF 500 f4 IS & Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII
AGeoJO wrote:
Andy Biggs designed that new bag/backpack; he stops by from time to time on FM. MR made a reference to MP-1 there as well. Yes, he is right, the MP-1 doesn't have a full-fledge harness that makes it less comfortable on long treks. I use a collapsible roller for carrying that in and around airport terminals, which has worked just fine. Mike, I would look into that Kiboko bag, too, if I were you.
the KIBOKO CAMERA BAG looks mighty nice. Will definitely consider it if Santa brings me the 500!
. Instead, I carry my stuff on various trips (even out-of-the-country) where I need my long gear in an MP-1 from Moose Peterson. The hood of the 500mm is reversed for traveling, of course. Although the monopod can fit in there but I normally check that in.