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10/20/2007 06:36:16 PM · #1 |
OK folks, I think I finally have my lens and camera setup complete where I'm happy with having anything I need for coverage. Now the problem is I have way outgrown my Backpack for when I'm on assignment or just out shooting. I have done some searching and I think I like the All Weather mini trekker does anyone have one of these that can take a photo of all of their gear inside it? This is the list of equipment I need to fit in it, and not be horrible to carry(yes I know this is subjective and most would cringe to think of carrying all of this). I'm not hiking with this or carrying it every day.
1DMKIIn
1DMKI
17-40L with hood
24-70L with hood
70-200L with hood
135 F2.0L with hood
580EXII
580EXI
Polaris lightmeter
CP-E3 flash battery pack
I also would like a shoulder bag that can handle 2 bodies, 2 lens and 2 flashes with extra batteries for the camera and need some suggestions. I've outgrown my current Tamrac.
MattO
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10/20/2007 06:45:57 PM · #2 |
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10/20/2007 06:47:54 PM · #3 |
LowePro Stealth 650 or Magnum.
Wish I could give you advice on backpacks, but I think they suck. |
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10/20/2007 07:33:04 PM · #4 |
Anyone use this bag before? I might be able to get everything I need in this one according to the link I found on cambags.com
MattO
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10/20/2007 07:53:49 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Anyone use this bag before? I might be able to get everything I need in this one according to the link I found on cambags.com
MattO |
That looks about the capacity of the 650 AW, but what I like about the Stealth series is that the have both a rain flap for when it's just sprinkling and the AW cover for a true downpour. The rain flap lets you easily access your gear while preventing the rain from just pouring in. |
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10/20/2007 09:04:13 PM · #6 |
I have the LowePro Trekker AW backpack and have carried most of my gear in it. Here is a picture of it with part of the gear I've carried:
LowePro Trekker AW backpack
When I have it full, it weights about 35 pounds. If I organized it better I could get two camera bodies in there, but shown is a EOS 3 (filling in for my 1DMKII), 70-200 2.8L IS, 100-400 4.5/5.6L (in the case), 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8 above the 24-70 in the soft gray bag, and a lot of odds and ends in the other pockets. That doesn't count all the stuff I have in the outside pouches. It wears very well and is comfortable enough when I wore it out hiking.
After I came to my senses and realized that even though I could carry 35 pounds of gear, by the time I got up some of the trails to the places I was going to shoot, I was too tired to take it off and swap lenses or get anything out, so I switched to a LowePro waist pack. This is the Orion AW belt pack. It will hold my 1DMKII with 24-70 2.8L or 70-200 2.8L IS on the camera and one other lens, plus CF card pouch, plus spare battery and a few other things in the bag. I can get a few other things in the outside pouches if they are flat (towel, manual, reflector, pad, pen, cards, etc.). What's nice about this bag is that the weight is on my waist although it does have a neck strap to keep it flat against my body. I can slide it around behind me or in front or leave it on my side. When I take the camera out, I have room to store another lens or other things. I usually put the 100-400 case on my belt on the right side and keep that lens or the 70-200 2.8L IS in it, depending on what lens I have on my camera.
I also have the Off Trail 2 beltpack and it works fine for my wife when she carries the 10D and lenes, batteries and CF cards. But it's a smaller bag.
Mike
Message edited by author 2007-10-20 21:05:15.
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10/21/2007 12:23:59 AM · #7 |
I don't think all that will fit.
I have the lowepro mini trekker classic - same size as the AW i think.
It realistically holds 2 non-1D bodies (although 1d should fit as there is plenty of extra depth.)
4 2.8 sized lenses that can 'stand' on end - 17-55 2.8, 10-22, 28-75 tamron 2.8 and one more lens. No hood on the 17-55 or 10-22. Those hoods are pretty large in diameter.
Two flashes is asking alot - they have to fit in teh same compartment and 'stack'. If you have stofens, well, too bad sorta - you gotta take them off.
70-200 2.8 w/ hood reversed.
You could lose some accessories and fit another lens, but I use a 'lens pocket' to hold stofens, batteries, off-camera shoe cord.
Now these packs take the slip lock pouches so you can add more on the 'outside' of the backpack.
It gets bloody heavy though - that damned 70-200 2.8 IS is a beastly thing.
I'm getting a roller bag of some kind the end of the month. My 'second' bag is an old video camera bag and there is no organization to it - i hate digging for things, and I hate leaving things at home.
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10/21/2007 02:16:40 AM · #8 |
Back in my film days I carried so much stuff that I had to hire an assistant to carry my stuff. But because it was a real dog eat dog world that I photographed in, I had to get someone that one tough dog... so I hired Sam. Not once did I ever lose anything when he was carring my stuff... well, there is that roast beef sandwhich that dissappeared one day. He swears it must have fallen out.
Mike
Message edited by author 2007-10-21 02:17:12.
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10/21/2007 02:54:43 AM · #9 |
I like the LowePro Slingshot bags--
//www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_/105-7585747-2119603?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lowepro+slingshot&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
the 300 will carry a LOT, but the 200 or 100 is a better "go" bag for a little less gear....
I use a 100 to carry a single camera and accessories--and when hiking at Mt Rainier, I can use it with my mountainsmith lumbar/waist pack. Lumbar pack for hiking gear, food, water, etc. The 100 or 200 just kinda rests on top of the lumbar pack (taking a little of the weight off) but then swings around for quick access to photo gear without moving all the lumbar pack stuff (if it were all one pack, bigger hassle).
The slingshot bags also accepts sliplock items (Lowepro Street & Field pouches of various sizes), but I have not used any of those. But you can add them on as modular storage for special needs, or special trips, etc.
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10/21/2007 07:44:35 AM · #10 |
I have the LowePro Trekker AW backpack and I love it.
But it became too small with my recent purchases of a new body and some new lens.
I now use the LowePro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus. I just love this bag. I carry 2 bodies, many lens (including the Bigma), and lots of accessories. And when I go out of town I don't have to carry a second bag for my laptop as it fits in good. |
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10/25/2007 02:16:25 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by Alain:
I have the LowePro Trekker AW backpack and I love it.
But it became too small with my recent purchases of a new body and some new lens.
I now use the LowePro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus. I just love this bag. I carry 2 bodies, many lens (including the Bigma), and lots of accessories. And when I go out of town I don't have to carry a second bag for my laptop as it fits in good. |
I second this! Great pack, fits everything. Yet still comfy to carry around. |
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10/25/2007 07:53:16 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by MQuinn:
Originally posted by Alain:
I have the LowePro Trekker AW backpack and I love it.
But it became too small with my recent purchases of a new body and some new lens.
I now use the LowePro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus. I just love this bag. I carry 2 bodies, many lens (including the Bigma), and lots of accessories. And when I go out of town I don't have to carry a second bag for my laptop as it fits in good. |
I second this! Great pack, fits everything. Yet still comfy to carry around. |
How does this one fit with the airlines? I am going to Costa Rica in a month and need a new bag. I currently use two seperate bags, one for laptop and one for camera.
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10/25/2007 08:31:25 AM · #13 |
| I have a Tamrac Expedition 7 and I abosolutely love it. Amazingly comfortable with heavy gear. I was originally looking at the Expedition 8 which is a little larger with 3 more sections inside, but I'm only 5'7" and it felt too long to me. So instead I opted for the 7 with the Large Padded Pockets which I use for 2 580Ex I/II's and Lightsphere in one, and a Quantum Turbo battery/cords in the other. If you're tall(er), the 8 would probably fit fine, The front wing pockets are also very handy to organize batteries and other knick knack stuff without having to open the whole bag to get to the inside pockets. |
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10/25/2007 08:47:18 AM · #14 |
I've also got the Tamrac Expedition 7. Noteworthy: I can fit in my 15.4" laptop in the front compartment even though the bag isn't listed as laptop compatible, or my 110cm reflector. Also: It just about fits the limits set by airports on hand luggage, but somehow the limits I found online varied by 5cm, so with some companies it would fit, with others it wouldn't.
Also a point to consider is that the pockets on the outside are tough to open and close, not a place to store stuff that you need withing seconds.
Message edited by author 2007-10-25 08:48:16.
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10/26/2007 02:24:13 AM · #15 |
I also have the Tamrac Expedition 7. It is a large pack that accommodates a full complement of equipment. A large front pocket with a water-resistant zipper holds a light jacket or extra gear.
I got it on a deal site, there are some other backpacks, maybe you can look up
//www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?search_keywords=backpack |
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10/28/2007 11:43:01 PM · #16 |
OK I have decided not to go with another backpack, but to instead go for a bigger shoulder bag. I am going to order this bag soon.
Thanks for all the suggestions and helpful links.
MattO |
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10/29/2007 05:02:02 AM · #17 |
An example of what can be fitted in:
//www.mackstyle.net/minitrekker.mov
Message edited by author 2007-10-29 05:02:16.
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10/29/2007 05:30:49 AM · #18 |
Now that's too much. If that bag gets stolen, he’ll need the same amount of tissue to dry his eyes for weeks :P
and, how come none of the lenses protected with bubble bags, instead just put in side by side...
He must have tons of money not to care about damages when bag shakes.
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