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Re: Pack for 7x17 camera
The backpack I have for the 7x17 is called a Camp Trails. It is
relatively small and compact, yet I can still carry the camera, 4
holders, and a spare lens, with a total weight of about 20-30 lbs.
Really not bad at all and I can hike several miles easily with this
outfit and a tripod. I would suggest that you take your camera and
holders etc. to a good outdoor store and try a few bags out. I am
super pleased with the bag I have, though I only use it for day
hiking. To do work of the type you are contemplating would probably
require a pack frame.
Sandy King
>Hello all,
>
>I'm looking for a reasonable method to carry my 7x17 camera away from my
>vehicle. I intend to do dayhikes and possibly some light overnights
>(where neither a tent or a bag are required, desert southwest, for
>example). As you would expect, I would have to be able to carry the
>camera, tripod, maybe four filmholders, two or three lenses, darkcloth,
>meter, etc. and also a small amount of food and water, raingear, etec.
>Clearly, this is a bunch of gear, and will be _very_ heavy, maybe as
>much as 60 pounds or so, all told.
>
>I have not found a panel loading pack large enough, nor are any of the
>photo-backpacks large enough, although even if they were, I feel they
>are woefully inadequate for carrying heavy loads like this.
>
>I suspect I will have to use a pack frame and have some form-fitting,
>padded cordura bags made to strap to the frame.
>
>Since there are so many ULF users in this group, I hope someone has
>solved this problem before and is willing to impart some advise.
>Thanks,
>
>---Michael