[Leica] Off & Tired Topic Warning: the Billingham Hadley Pro — Backpack?

[Frank Farmer]

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
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> – Allison English
>> 
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