Hip Coyote

My wife and I hike quite a bit. I carry a Mindshift Rotation backpack that is designed for adventure with a camera. It is ideal for hiking. I can carry a few lenses with a full sized dslr (switched to m4/3 recently for weight but did carry a full size on long treks). The pack has a bladder envelope to hold my camelback. I also have clips from OpTech on the shoulder straps that allows me to attach camera to straps right on front of my chest if and when I want camera right at fingertips. The upper compartment of pack has enough room for rain gear, a gps, lunch, etc. I can’t think of a better system.

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

Well, tell your wife to slow down and enjoy nature and the view. If she wants to do track she can go to the local park or school and use their track. haha

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

I think simple, versatile solutions work best. It's hard to beat wide camera straps that are easily adjustable, so you can alternative between throwing the camera over your neck or across your shoulders. When I want to carry an extra lens or two, I use a messenger bag across by shoulders with a wide strap; it's a comfortable and versatile solution, because you can also through your camera in it when you want to get it out of the way. Hope this helps...

Jeannie88

I use a trekking harness, for the camera, plus a large fanny pack for everything else I carry

cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado

I can only tell you what works for me. All my "hangers" are Op-Tech products so I can use several accessories. None worked like I wanted for hiking with a day pack, so I got a set of the Op-Tech strap extensions (about 8-10" long) and hand stitched one on each day pack strap. Now I just put the pack on, clip on the camera to the added front straps, and go. Another significant benefit of going this route is that the weight of the camera/lens helps offset the weight of the day pack and contents. The system is very well balanced and the camera remains very handy for use. The only real detriment I've noticed comes when you want to access the pack. You do need to remove the camera first - but easily done with the Op-Tech system.

ron

Edit: I just noticed that the post a few before mine had the exact same solution. All I can say is it works great - for at least two of us now. The only real difference between the two solutions is that I used a cheap no-name dayback/bladder system from Wally World. Maybe there's more if I read the entire thread...

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

There are many ways to jury rig and cobble something together, but you will eventually get tired of all that.
Here is what many pros & naturalists use in the field. Spider Holster.
They have a number of options to chose from, according to how much gear and how heavy it is.

dsnoke Loc: North Georgia, USA

Funny that only a few have mentioned any sort of pack, backpack, sling bag or otherwise. When I hike, I need to carry morole than just a camera, so I use a Lowepro Fastpack 150. Holds 3 liters of water, rainjacket, small tripod, food, etc. in addition to the camera, a couple lenses, filters and extra batteries. I also have a Peakdesign Clutch so I can carry the camera on my hand if I wish. For many steeper parts of the AT or similar, I find having the camera securely tucked away so my hands are free is most useful. Sure, I have to stop and remove the pack to get at the camera, but I accept that as part of what I'm doing.

Cheers,
Dick

WGWATSON

I agree. CottonCarrier has many options

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

As previously suggested, the Cotton Carrier G3: I have the twin holster version and it is utterly brilliant. I use it to carry my A7III + 100 - 400mm and my A7II + 90mm macro. In the past I carried a Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200 - 500 and Olympus EM1 mark II + Oly 300mm. Very comfortable for 7 hours/15 miles a day.

sv3noKin51E

bastro, We like to use Think Tank holsterss when out in the woods/in the brush or on a mountain trail. Used to like using a harness but it finally got in the way more than it helped. The Think Tank holster made hiking and shooting in the wild fun. With the holster on the hip and the camera strap tethered, your hands are free when you need them; when you need the camera, lift it out of the holster, swing into position and fire away.The holster is well padded inside and quite tough on the outside. They're sturdily built, like er, a tank, and are currently discounted 10%. Bought our model 50 v2 from the NatureScapes online store, they have fantastic service, gave us free shipping a discount and free camera strap and didn't charge tax, something that's getting hard to come by, and better than amzn. This one expands to handle the150-600mm lens and came with the shoulder strap, has a handle/grip on the (zippered) lid and a flap to cover the camera screen when you leave the top unzipped. We adapted ours into a belt attached holster; t's been a game changer and thinking about picking up another. Happy shooting, sv.

JBruce Loc: Northern MN

And last but not least, just let good wife race on ahead while you stop to compose and shoot. Eventually she'll realize that you are missing and then will stop and wait, or perhaps come back to see if you are still alive.

johnnievegas

I pretend I m Jewish and I complain about it.

rdfarr Loc: Floridian living in AL

My subcompact Sony RX100III easily fits in my shirtpocket. Great photos.

ScottKe

I hiked in Nepal for two weeks with Peak Design's camera clip which I attached to one of my pack straps. It carried a Canon 5D M4 with a 28-135mm less quite comfortably. The clip in - clip out process takes a little time to get use to, but it is very secure.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Or go file a missing person's report and contact your life insurance about collecting