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Jun 28, 2020 23:22:51   #
BigDogGuy
 
Having a pandemic and "senior" moment at the same time I purchased an ATV. Admittingly, an ATV is not the greatest for close-up wildlife photos, but having issues walking more than a couple of blocks it gets me out and about with nature. Primarily landscape photos and wildlife from a distance. Needing storage on the ATV to carry my camera gear I spent a lot of time exploring what is out there. I purchased a Moose Utility Division rear rack bag that works great: https://www.mooseutilities.com/products/?productId=461727 The rear long bag handles both my monopod and tripod along with a small beverage cooler. Each of the two side bags store a camera (full frame and crop) and lenses. They are double closed with a zippered flap and a button flap to keep dust out.
There are webbed sleeves on each side for holding an item such as a bottle of water but dust makes them useless for most items.
The rack bag worked well strapped on a friends boat as well.

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Jun 29, 2020 00:25:04   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
Sounds like fun to me. ATV’s are a hoot, and they can get you way out there.

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Jun 29, 2020 07:02:14   #
Collhar Loc: New York City.
 
BigDogGuy wrote:
Having a pandemic and "senior" moment at the same time I purchased an ATV. Admittingly, an ATV is not the greatest for close-up wildlife photos, but having issues walking more than a couple of blocks it gets me out and about with nature. Primarily landscape photos and wildlife from a distance. Needing storage on the ATV to carry my camera gear I spent a lot of time exploring what is out there. I purchased a Moose Utility Division rear rack bag that works great: https://www.mooseutilities.com/products/?productId=461727 The rear long bag handles both my monopod and tripod along with a small beverage cooler. Each of the two side bags store a camera (full frame and crop) and lenses. They are double closed with a zippered flap and a button flap to keep dust out.
There are webbed sleeves on each side for holding an item such as a bottle of water but dust makes them useless for most items.
The rack bag worked well strapped on a friends boat as well.
Having a pandemic and "senior" moment at... (show quote)

My husbands ATV's they are a lot of fun.



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Jun 29, 2020 07:09:01   #
Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV
 
I have a couple of ATV's and have always found front storage for things like a camera or hand gun much more convenient. I purchase a heavy plastic storage box with a removable top at Walmart (about 15x36 inches) and attach it with plastic tie down straps. As you ride, the important things are right in front of you and you can leave the top of the box at home on dry days. You need to provide your own padding (blanket or foam) and when you see something you want to photo, you can pick it up without taking your eyes off of the target. Inexpensive and effective!

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Jun 29, 2020 09:04:51   #
OlinBost Loc: Marietta, Ga.
 
e sure that you have lots of padding for the equipment. Accidents happen.

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Jun 29, 2020 11:38:57   #
crapshooter Loc: Fox, Alaska
 
What I use is this,camera stuff goes in bag on Front, bigger stuff goes in bed in back, go anywhere 6x6 all wheel drive.


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Jun 29, 2020 14:38:15   #
Bob Locher Loc: Southwest Oregon
 
I have a Polaris Ranger 900 side by side with roof and windshield and I love it! It as about 75% as much fun as my Cessna was, until I lost my medical. It costs about 80% less a year to operate, and I can walk to my garage instead of driving to my hangar. It takes me to beautiful places.

But I don't have a good solution to carry camera gear except a bag on the floor or in the back. Recommendations there will be welcomed!

Cheers

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Jun 29, 2020 17:04:54   #
crapshooter Loc: Fox, Alaska
 
Bob Locher wrote:
I have a Polaris Ranger 900 side by side with roof and windshield and I love it! It as about 75% as much fun as my Cessna was, until I lost my medical. It costs about 80% less a year to operate, and I can walk to my garage instead of driving to my hangar. It takes me to beautiful places.

But I don't have a good solution to carry camera gear except a bag on the floor or in the back. Recommendations there will be welcomed!

Cheers


Use a Cooler big enough to hold what you take.

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Jun 29, 2020 23:10:21   #
hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
 
Bob Locher wrote:
I have a Polaris Ranger 900 side by side with roof and windshield and I love it! It as about 75% as much fun as my Cessna was, until I lost my medical. It costs about 80% less a year to operate, and I can walk to my garage instead of driving to my hangar. It takes me to beautiful places.

But I don't have a good solution to carry camera gear except a bag on the floor or in the back. Recommendations there will be welcomed!

Cheers


First thing that comes to mind for cameras is a backpack. Tripod/monopod can be strapped to the carrier.If you wear the backpack, your camera is protected from hard riding.

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Jun 29, 2020 23:14:48   #
Bob Locher Loc: Southwest Oregon
 
Thanks - but my ATV is a side-by-side two seater. The seat has a back. It is a Polaris Ranger XP900.

Cheers

Bob

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Jun 30, 2020 06:52:19   #
Collhar Loc: New York City.
 
OlinBost wrote:
e sure that you have lots of padding for the equipment. Accidents happen.


So true. On my husbands ATV the rigid rifle case protects his rifle during hunting season.

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