Hiking with tripod
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May 12, 2014 21:45:29 #
I leave mine in the case and strap it in with the bottom in the water bottle pouch.
May 12, 2014 21:46:09 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
I want to know the answer to this question too. At present, I leave it at home.
May 12, 2014 21:51:19 #
May 12, 2014 21:53:00 #
Brian in Whitby wrote:
I want to know the answer to this question too. At present, I leave it at home.
depends on the length of the hike. on shorter walks the camera mounted on the tripod is either in the crook of my arm or over my shoulder like carrying a gun. on longer hikes I strap the tripod to the outside of my camera backpack.
May 12, 2014 21:55:00 #
vjsinkey wrote:
How do you comfortably carry your camera and tripod on a hike?
I use these on my tripod to keep my shoulder padded a bit. Sometimes I walk with the tripod open and sometimes with the legs closed and together.
http://www.lenscoat.com/legcoat%C2%AE-1348-p-211.html
May 12, 2014 21:57:41 #
Dump the tripod. Get a monopod. It can double as a walking stick. I put an Oben QR on mine so I don't have to leave the camera attached.
May 12, 2014 22:10:36 #
Although I don't have one, I understand that the Trekpod is ideal for this purpose.
May 12, 2014 22:26:54 #
moguy
Loc: St. Charles, MO
Thanks for all the replies. Some good ideas to try. The trekpod looks particularly appealing.
May 12, 2014 22:31:39 #
I usually just strap my tripod to my camera pack, all of which have pockets and straps specifically for that purpose.
May 12, 2014 23:04:42 #
vjsinkey wrote:
How do you comfortably carry your camera and tripod on a hike?
usually, in my hand. the tri also would come in handy as a weapon, if needed. helps keep stray dogs @ bay. while i don't hate animals, i don't go out blind either. sorry folks, i've been bitten too many times, and i've seen the pain that rabies shots cause.
May 12, 2014 23:14:03 #
In my backpack with 3 lens, small flash, filters and other odds and ends. My mefoto tripod folds really small. Only weighs 2.6 lbs.
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