Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've not done any serious photo/backpack hiking for quite some time. When I did - it was mostly with large format Deardorf or Linhof cameras. I used an extra large f:64 pack. <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/91695-REG/ f_64_BPXG_BPX_Extra_Large_Backpack.html> My version, some 15 or 18 years old, has a really fine, highly adjustable, well padded harness which includes shoulder, sternum and waste straps of proper size for adjusting weight distribution. The most comfortable pack I've ever worn. It also has a great rain cover built in. A great value at their prices. They also have smaller backpacks in their B&H listings. I can't speak for the quality of current models; but 15 - 20 years ago they made great packs for the money. I also have a small Tamrac backpack case which works well enough for short (few hour) walks. But the shoulder straps and waist belt is toy- like compared to the f:64. I recently picked up a couple of used PortaBrace backpacks for an obscenely small price ($9.95 each on the bay) which also have seriously wonderful harnesses and thick pads between the gear and your back with separate pad at the lumbar spine. Again - amazingly comfortable. They'll be perfect for long lenses and monopods. Fond regards, George george@imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Jan 14, 2009, at 8:44 AM, Fred Hess wrote: > Hello Richard, > > I use a LowePro Mini Trekker AW and /or a Photo Trekker. > And I am very content with those bags for hikes > as a professional wildlife photographer/cinematographer. > > Fred Hess > > www.phenix-visuals.nl > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Man" <richard.lists@gmail.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:44 AM > Subject: [Leica] How about those bags for hiking? > > >> I played with the Tamrac Sling and I don't they will work too well >> for > long >> hiking trip as all the weight is basically on one shoulder and >> it's not > well >> balanced. The Tamrac Adventure 7 is a wee bit too small and the >> Adventure > 9 >> seems to be too big - unfortunately they don't seem to make an >> Adventure 8 >> model. >> >> So what's your favorite bag for hiking purpose and why? >> >> -- >> // richard m: richard @imagecraft.com >> // b: http://rfman.wordpress.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information