backpack for 600mm: Might have narrowed it to either the tamrac 5793 or the think tank glass limo ********************************************* I searched and looked and read and...

retlaw Loc: Northern New Jersey

Might have narrowed it to either the tamrac 5793 or the think tank glass limo
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I searched and looked and read and became dizzy. So now turning to you guys for comments from those of you who have used either or both -- or another backpack you like best for the Nikon 600mm f/4.

Some druthers:
- Having the camera attached is nice not a deal breaker
- Must be able to have hoods attached, but can be reversed
- would like to have the stock lens cover on
- give preference to the US airline standard 22"x14"x9"

Thanks in advance.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Kinesis makes nice long lens cases. The 9" depth preference might be a problem. They also have extension lids if the height is not enough.
http://www.kgear.com/bags/l.html

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Lower Lens Trekker. Made just for that lens with an attached body. I love mine, and it allows for adding more S&F cases to it for carrying other gear along.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

I am a panty hose man myself. No not wearing em, well OK just occasionally I do. I like to recycling old pairs. Tie one leg around each leg of a long lens and there you go. The double gusset makes a nice soft pad for your shoulder or neck. if you find yourself in a sticky situation it makes a great weapon I can assure you. Swing that around your head and make contact and your gonna leave the bad guy in need of some serious dental work!
Hope that helps bro.

retlaw Loc: Northern New Jersey

OddJobber wrote:

Kinesis makes nice long lens cases. The 9" depth preference might be a problem. They also have extension lids if the height is not enough.
http://www.kgear.com/bags/l.html

Thanks OddJobber -- this is a nice bag; but, like the Lowepro Lens Trekker, it is a little larger than I would like.

retlaw Loc: Northern New Jersey

MT Shooter wrote:

Lower Lens Trekker. Made just for that lens with an attached body. I love mine, and it allows for adding more S&F cases to it for carrying other gear along.

Did look at this one and decided that it was too large -- glad to hear you like it though; I appreciate your use experience/ judgement.

Thanks for your input.

retlaw Loc: Northern New Jersey

Billyspad wrote:

I am a panty hose man myself. No not wearing em, well OK just occasionally I do. I like to recycling old pairs. Tie one leg around each leg of a long lens and there you go. The double gusset makes a nice soft pad for your shoulder or neck. if you find yourself in a sticky situation it makes a great weapon I can assure you. Swing that around your head and make contact and your gonna leave the bad guy in need of some serious dental work!
Hope that helps bro.

By far, the most helpful of input; thanks Billyspad. I hear told that pantyhose are also good for an emergency fan belt.

Have to ask my girlfriend to demonstrate that soft shoulder/ neck pad next time she wears them. LOL

retlaw Loc: Northern New Jersey

MT Shooter wrote:

Lower Lens Trekker. Made just for that lens with an attached body. I love mine, and it allows for adding more S&F cases to it for carrying other gear along.

I decided on the Tamrac; but when I looked at it, it is actually larger than its specified dimensions and will not be airline acceptable. My equipment is also tight inside. So now my first choice is the Lowepro as you suggest. However the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 is available in both the older AW II and the newer AW III. Which do you have/ recommend? Are there significant differences that you know of? (Aside from the fact that the newer one is $100 more.)

Thanks MT

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

retlaw wrote:

I decided on the Tamrac; but when I looked at it, it is actually larger than its specified dimensions and will not be airline acceptable. My equipment is also tight inside. So now my first choice is the Lowepro as you suggest. However the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 is available in both the older AW II and the newer AW III. Which do you have/ recommend? Are there significant differences that you know of? (Aside from the fact that the newer one is $100 more.)

Thanks MT

There is no significant physical difference at all. I use the original AW, and sell the AW II in the store Because of the price increase for the III