Thanks Greyfox. That's pretty much what I have been doing with my larger lenses once i get to my destination, and using a normal size backpack to get my gear there. I had forgotten to mention in my OP that I need this backpack to be airplane friendly for carry-on as well as getting all my gear to a shooting location.

Thanks Dave, I am not familiar with that one. I will check it out.

Goober

The lens is supplied in a very nice custom fitted hard case. However not convenient for travel and field use as would still require another bag for 2 bodies, converters and additional lenses.

Goober.

Thanks Tom. I did find the AW 600 yesterday at a camera store but too large to meet aircraft specs for carry-on.

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Goober

Thanks Jerrin1. I am familiar with Cotton Carrier but I forgot to mention in my OP that I need the backpack to house all my gear for carry-on air travel as well which complicates my requirements. I remember checking the AW500 but for some reason I discounted that bag. I am looking at the specs again and it may work for my needs.

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Goober

Thank you for your input Larry. I believe you are correct that Think Tank bought out Mind Shift. I did run across the 40L but thought it may be larger than I need. I will look at the specs again and check the 30L.

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Goober

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Bill, thank you so much for your reply. I forgot a most important part of my posting......yes, I need it for air travel carry- on (commercial and bush plane) as well, so I am trying to get everything into one bag. I will put my tripod and gimble in my checked luggage. I think 3 to 4 miles is the longest hike I may be doing but I am not a youngster so it needs to be reasonably comfortable.

I will check the link. Thanks for your help.

Goober

Thanks for your quick reply Richard. I have checked these out. I think the Glass Taxi works well with the 300 2.8 but too small for the 400. The Glass Limo may work but not sure if I can get the extra body and lenses in it. I am trying to do it with only one bag. My travel tripod, ball head and gimble will go in my checked clothes bag. Forgot to mention that I would be traveling by air. I will check the specs on the Glass Limo again.

Thanks for your help.
Goober

Any of you wildlife photographers hauling a 400mm f2.8 around in the woods?

I just received my new Sony fe400 2.8 lens and now having a challenge to figure out how to haul it around in the field. I need a backpack to carry the lens with body attached as well as an additional body and two more lenses. Apprears to be limited backpacks designed for this and I have sent hours on the internet massaging the specs to find something suitable. I have been to a couple decent size brick and mortar camera shops but they don’t stock a bag like I need.
So far, I am settled on the Think Tank Airport Commuter as my best bet.
Does anyone have direct experience with this bag and a 400 2.8 or can you recommend another bag that works?
The biggest problem is the large diameter of the lens and hood which is even larger than the 500 and 600 mm Lenses.
I realize my best bet would be to make a trip to B & H or Adorama but I am trying to avoid that.

Your experience and suggestions would be very much appreciated.

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Goober

Phil,

My local camera shop here in Lansdale,PA has them in stock and will ship. Not currently open but will be open tomorrow. Cardinal Camera 215-855-4818, ask for Shane or Scott. Don’t know how they are able to get delivery of new Sony gear so fast after release but they do. I received my new Sony FE 400 2.8 within a couple of days after Sony started shipping and before the big boys like B&H and Adorama had them available.

Good luck,
Goober

Great images of a very beautiful creature! I live in southeastern PA and have been on a mission to photograph woodies over the last few weeks and so far have not been able to find any. Even made a trip down to the Eastern Shore area of the Chesapeake last week and struck out. So far have only found one female. I guess they know I am looking for them!

The 4th photo looks like the quarterback is checking to make sure his offensive line is in place! Nice photos.

How about a portable back-up Drive? Everyone can always use one.

Yes, I agree with your assessment on the color....I believe it has a magenta color cast and the hair could use some separation from the dark background. However, I do like the photo.

Be careful if you have older accessories such as printers and scanners. I just upgraded my Mac Mini and MacBook Pro from Sierra to High Sierra and now my older Epson R2400 printer will not print. Still trying to find a solution.