Backpack chair: Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in...

Capn_Dave

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

Hacksaw Loc: Pacific Northwest

Interesting concept. They have none in stock though in any color.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Capn_Dave wrote:

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

I just googled backpack chair.. and got all sorts of possibilites Try it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Capn_Dave wrote:

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

Clever idea, depending on where a hiker would be stopping.

jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia

Great idea, but since my Sherpa carry my recliner I don't need it.

Nikonist Loc: Ellensburg WA

Here's another type of product that has minimal bulk and weight, yet it is capable of taking some of the pain out of "sitting and waiting for hours on end." http://www.nadachair.com

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Capn_Dave wrote:

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

Dave, when I'm gonna go hiking and carry my minimal blind with me, I carry one of those little foldout tree legged stools. They are about the same size as a smal folded tripod and weigh about or less than a pound. They are clearly not a chair but I've sat on one for hours before. It straps to my photo pack just like a tripod. Good luck. ;-)
SS

Capn_Dave

SharpShooter wrote:

Dave, when I'm gonna go hiking and carry my minimal blind with me, I carry one of those little foldout tree legged stools. They are about the same size as a smal folded tripod and weigh about or less than a pound. They are clearly not a chair but I've sat on one for hours before. It straps to my photo pack just like a tripod. Good luck. ;-)
SS

I have that set up currently, I am looking for a better setup. I have been out in the boonies for days. That folding chair just doesn't cut it

Capn_Dave

jerryc41 wrote:

Clever idea, depending on where a hiker would be stopping.

It looks like something nobody has thought about, or makes currently.
I am off to find a company that could mfg. one

mallen7 Loc: Marietta, Georgia

SharpShooter wrote:

Dave, when I'm gonna go hiking and carry my minimal blind with me, I carry one of those little foldout tree legged stools. They are about the same size as a smal folded tripod and weigh about or less than a pound. They are clearly not a chair but I've sat on one for hours before. It straps to my photo pack just like a tripod. Good luck. ;-)
SS

Agree with SS. I have back and leg problems. Bought a three legged stool with a back from Bass Pro several years ago. It works great, is light, and not that expensive.

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

SharpShooter wrote:

Dave, when I'm gonna go hiking and carry my minimal blind with me, I carry one of those little foldout tree legged stools. They are about the same size as a smal folded tripod and weigh about or less than a pound. They are clearly not a chair but I've sat on one for hours before. It straps to my photo pack just like a tripod. Good luck. ;-)
SS

:) :) :thumbup: :thumbup:

Collie lover Loc: St. Louis, MO

Capn_Dave wrote:

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

You could probably buy or make foam padding to protect your camera gear to fit inside.

Collie lover Loc: St. Louis, MO

Capn_Dave wrote:

Is there a backpack or does anyone know of one for camera equipment. I would like to get something like this http://www.chairpak.com/home.html with a photographer in mind. As a last resort I could purchase this one and modify it. I do a lot of outdoor photography of mostly animals for research projects and find myself sitting and waiting for hours on end sometimes.

You could probably buy or make foam padding to protect your camera gear to fit inside.

Carnac Loc: Las Vegas

I use a walk stool - it is a three legged stool - very well built and pretty light weight. I use the 22in one (I'm 5' 11"). Made in Sweden.

http://www.walkstool.com

Available direct, Amazon, and B&H.

Jim

ArtzDarkroom Loc: Near Disneyland-Orange County, California

That is a cute backpack chair idea, but it's 230lb. limit doesn't suit me. As a motorcyclist, many of my friends would use this chair:

http://www.kermitchair.com

It packs small and has a 350lb limit. There are also extensions if you want to sit taller. It is NOT cheap. I won mine in a raffle.