Camera Bags for Hiking
Jul 7, 2015 13:03:51 #
peteanand wrote:
I am passionate about photography and hiking and have been trying without success to find a bag to carry a full frame DSLR, couple of lenses, a hydration pack and some survival gear. Appreciate any suggestions.
Check out F-Stop. I'm pretty happy with mine.
http://shop.fstopgear.com/us/product/loka-ul.html
Jul 7, 2015 13:32:47 #
If you have an REI store or some other lcamping equipment store nearby, pay them a visit to try on their stuff. Bodies and musculature are all different and only you can know what suits.
Jul 7, 2015 14:17:19 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
You really need a Camera Back Pack and not just an ordinary day pack. You need padded compartments to protect you bodies and lenses. You need something to strap on a tripod. It needs to open up so that you can access your equipment. It needs a rain fly, big zippers and great padding. Lots of pockets for filters, batteries, lens cleaners etc.
Jul 7, 2015 17:32:39 #
kayakbob
Loc: Placerville, CA
peteanand wrote:
I am passionate about photography and hiking and have been trying without success to find a bag to carry a full frame DSLR, couple of lenses, a hydration pack and some survival gear. Appreciate any suggestions.
Check click elite's web site for their back packs, many of them include a external sleeve with drain for a hydration bladder up to 3 liter if I remember correctly.
Great quality, hip suspension system like quality back packs.
I believe I bought their Adventore Model several years ago, it fits a Full Frame DSLR.
Bob
Jul 7, 2015 18:28:06 #
peteanand wrote:
I am passionate about photography and hiking and have been trying without success to find a bag to carry a full frame DSLR, couple of lenses, a hydration pack and some survival gear. Appreciate any suggestions.
For short day hikes, I prefer a sling bag and use a Clik Elite Impulse from B&H plus keep my camera on a Cotton Carrier Camera Vest, ready for a quick shot.
Jul 7, 2015 19:37:09 #
Mark7829 wrote:
You really need a Camera Back Pack and not just an ordinary day pack. You need padded compartments to protect you bodies and lenses. You need something to strap on a tripod. It needs to open up so that you can access your equipment. It needs a rain fly, big zippers and great padding. Lots of pockets for filters, batteries, lens cleaners etc.
:thumbup:
Jul 7, 2015 21:33:20 #
Drewsef wrote:
I like the Lowepro flip side sport series. There are some good YouTube video demos. Watch the Corey Rich one. He goes through what he carries and why. Lots of good info and ideas.
I just picked up the Lowepro Flipside 20L AW last weekend. Went to the local camera store and looked for something that would take my Nikon D750/Sigma 160-600mm Contemporary. That combo fits and there is room for a pair of lenses as shown. Could drop a sense for food and/or water bottle. You might be able to fit a hydration pack in the back flap.
Jul 7, 2015 22:00:34 #
hpucker99 wrote:
I just picked up the Lowepro Flipside 20L AW last weekend. Went to the local camera store and looked for something that would take my Nikon D750/Sigma 160-600mm Contemporary. That combo fits and there is room for a pair of lenses as shown. Could drop a sense for food and/or water bottle. You might be able to fit a hydration pack in the back flap.
I wouldn't want to put a cold bottle in the case with the camera, condensation and humidity.
Jul 7, 2015 22:35:24 #
I also have one of the Mindshift bags. Haven't actually been able to take it on a hike yet but it is very well made and was a good carry-on bag for my camera & other travel gear on a flight! I really like the idea of having the camera very secure and out of the weather but very quick to hand.
Jul 7, 2015 23:15:26 #
l Agree with Drewsef. I have a Lowepro Pro Runner 200 AW backpack that holds my DSLR (D3100), 55-300 telephoto, close up lens, filters, various accessories and also had a tripod strap. Plus, it has attachment points for a canteen/hydration kit or cam be worn over a Camelback. Great protection for equipment - it even has a deployable rain cover that envelops the whole thing. Cost was just over $100. Great acquisition for the outdoors.
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