Any suggestions on a backpack? I am in need of a larger backpack for my camera gear. I like this one. Two features that I really like are the ability to strap my tripod to it and the...

Nightski

I am in need of a larger backpack for my camera gear. I like this one. Two features that I really like are the ability to strap my tripod to it and the rain flap. I wouldn't need a place to carry a laptop, as that would make the pack too heavy for long distances. I am wondering how I will do with a pack this big on a 10+ mile hike, so I wouldn't want to go any bigger. I do want to take all my lenses, filters, batteries, and some cleaning supplies. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Or does anyone have a better suggestion?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181307814546?lpid=82

amehta Loc: Boston

Nightski wrote:

I am in need of a larger backpack for my camera ge... (show quote)

Sorry to not answer your direct question, but why do you want to take "all my lenses, filters, batteries, and some cleaning supplies"? Might it make more sense to be very selective in what you carry, then find the pictures which suit what you have?

Nightski

Because when I am out all day, I get too far away from my campsite to just go back and get what I need, and I never know what I might see. :-) I don't mind carrying a heavy pack. It's good for me. It keeps me in shape, but I do have my limits and I have tested them.

Nightski

....and when I'm camping I'm all by myself, nobody waiting for me, I can play with whatever I want in my pack for as long as I want, and if there is something that I might want to play with, I want it in there.

don4u Loc: Southern California

You would be surprised at what you can carry on your back. When I was younger in the 70's I backpacked all over Japan for two months. No tripod but 3 cameras and 3 lens. Bulk film loader, film . Before you buy check out sporting good shops, etc. Take a close look at it. Seems etc. Straps go around the shoulders. Have a great time.

Accelerator

Nightski wrote:

I am in need of a larger backpack for my camera ge... (show quote)

Nightski, Not sure how close in size it is but Raleigh has one he is selling in the by sell trade area. He seems to take quite good care of his things and it looks new. It was posted about the 20-27th of April and I believe is still available. Hope this is helpful for you.

Nightski

Thanks! I'd love to save some bucks and it would be nice to buy from someone I can talk to. :-)

amehta Loc: Boston

Nightski wrote:

Because when I am out all day, I get too far away from my campsite to just go back and get what I need, and I never know what I might see. :-) I don't mind carrying a heavy pack. It's good for me. It keeps me in shape, but I do have my limits and I have tested them.

My question is about how you photograph whatever you see. If you have 2 lenses instead of 6, you find ways to photograph with those two lenses, in perhaps a more deliberate way.

Ok, I'll drop it. ;-)

don4u Loc: Southern California

You might check out Allens camera or Adorama. Check out their photo bags

Accelerator

Nightski wrote:

Thanks! I'd love to save some bucks and it would be nice to buy from someone I can talk to. :-)

It is on the first page half way down was posted April 25th. Lowepro 100 AW
He also has his phone # posted in a reply about 2 down in that thread

jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia

This is the one I have. It handles
Canon 7D attached to a sigma 150-500
100mm l is
17-55
set of tubes
large flash
remote triggers
cleaning supplies
memory cards
hoods for all lenses
filters
flash bracket
monopod strapped to outside (could carry a tripod)

Nightski

jrb1213 wrote:

This is the one I have. It handles
Canon 7D attached to a sigma 150-500
100mm l is
17-55
set of tubes
large flash
remote triggers
cleaning supplies
memory cards
hoods for all lenses
filters
flash bracket
monopod strapped to outside (could carry a tripod)

You Mean the manfrotto one? Or the used Lowepro one?

clixpix Loc: Surprise, Arizona

Nightski:

The new June 2014 issue of Shutterbug magazine has a long article on photo backpacks with evaluations and recommendations. This may be of help to you. Just got my issue yesterday so they should be on the news stands by now. Perhaps the article is also on their web site.

Hope this helps.

Joe

amehta Loc: Boston

Nightski wrote:

I do want to take all my lenses, filters, batteries, and some cleaning supplies. Or does anyone have a better suggestion?

Specifically what gear do you want to carry? That will help us recommend backpacks which might be good options.

Nightski

Canon 6D
Canon 16-35
Canon 75-300
Canon 50mm
Canon 100mm
Lens hoods
Fenix flashlight
Speedlight 550ex
AA & AAA batteries
intervolometer
Yongnuo Wireless Flash Trigger & shutter release
10 stop filter
Small cleaning pack
a small snack
Tripod
reading glasses