Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/02/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ditto. Hiking is a different story. Frank F. Farmer Jackson, Mississippi > On Feb 21, 2018, at 3:01 PM, Ken Iisaka <ken at iisaka.com> wrote: > > I've used several backpacks, particularly when I am on long day-hikes, > carrying a medium format or large format camera set up. > > The major disadvantage is access: you cannot just grab a camera or a lens > while carrying it. So, I've only used it for situations where I'd be using > a tripod, anyway. However, I no longer sling a Billingham 335 over my > shoulder. When I'm walking around, I want a bag no bigger than my Hadley, > and leave the 335 back in the hotel room. > > On 21 February 2018 at 12:47, Greg Rubenstein via LUG <lug at > leica-users.org> > wrote: > >> Have you considered backpack camera bags or a backpack adapted to your >> needs? >> >> Shoulder bags throw me off balance and irritate my back (and neck and >> shoulders). Sometimes use a Billingham or other bag as a carry on or, when >> traveling, for getting gear from point A to point B. >> >> Backpacks are a bit more difficult to work out of, but carrying a balanced >> load is so much easier and, for me, makes up for the slight inconvenience. >> >> Greg Rubenstein >> >> >> >> ?Breathe deeply. Swear profusely.? >> >> ? Allison English >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > -- > Ken Iisaka > first name at last name dot org or com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information