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[FRANK DERNIE]

FWIW I use Domke F6 and Billingham Hadley Pro. I also have a Fogg B-Laika and their backpack.I like the Domkes best as camera bags, light and accessible, though the clips are a bit slow for me.The Billingham is in another class from a finish pov, but quite a lot heavier empty.I also have the original M. Billingham bag, when they only made one model for cameras. I have had for about 40 years and is a bit faded but still fine. The insert is crude though, just interconnected bits of white closed cell foam. It travelled all over the world with me for many years, now I have little used stuff stored in it.The Fogg B-Laika was my favourite for years but the rubberised canvas has hardened and it now is too stiff and smells of rubber. I only use the backpack on holiday.The combination of having Domke F6 or Hadley Pro as alternatives is a practical one imo.cheewrs,Frank D. 

    On Thursday, 22 February 2018, 3:47, Greg Rubenstein via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
 

 Hi, Jayanand and company:

Understand the variance of opinions. The bag equation is personal and tied to how we work.

I use backpacks for balance. And because I have a surgically repaired back. Shoulder bags are no go for me. Yes, backpacks can be unwieldy to work from, but I’m limited.  

Use regular hiking backpacks from two firms. Included URLs which, I hope, doesn’t violate any LUG guideline.

Always use waterproof pouches (with internal dividers) made by Wotancraft. The pouches are what make the backpacks (and carry-on bags sometimes) work for me. Used Calumet wraps for years until I discovered these. 

https://www.wotancraft.tw/en

The packs that get serious use are from Black Diamond and PacSafe. Mine wear like iron. 

Black Diamond:

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/hiking-packs

I’m particularly pleased with The Creek Transit 32. Capacious. Comfortable. 

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/climbing-packs/creek-transit-32-BD681197BLAKALL1.html#start=8

Also use a Black Diamond Dart, which is an old model but might turn up on e-Bay or elsewhere if you do a search. Has a few organizers and a laptop pouch. 

The Creek Transit is minimalist, with a laptop compartment and small organizer (pens, paper, cards, etc.) in the top opening).

Here’s PacSafe. 

https://www.pacsafe.com/bags/camera/

My PacSafe bag is an old backpack that has long-since been updated by the company. 

This is the closest pack I can find to the PacSafe model I use.

https://www.pacsafe.com/venturesafe-15l-gii-anti-theft-day-pack/60280100.html

If you call companies or correspond online be sure to discuss your size and what you’ll wear when carrying the packs. I’m 6’2” with a long, bony frame. The packs I use fit easily over the winter wear I need in Chicago and northern climates. Some pack harnesses run  small, so check.

Hope this helps. Contact me on- or off-list if you have questions or want to chat.

Greg Rubenstein 

“Breathe deeply. Swear profusely.”

 – Allison English 

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