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Re: Pack for 7x17 camera
Mike,
I have a North Face backpack that is a panel type pack. It is their
largest pack. It is 7200+ cubic inches. It holds my 8X10 and my 8X20
back, lens film holders and all my other accesories. I take it on day
trips as well as multipule overniters.
David
Michael Mutmansky wrote:
>
> 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