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Re: Pack for 7x17 camera
>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
I found the best solution for me was to go to an outdoor outfitter
and find the biggest front loading panel pack I could find. I then
used very thin baltic birch plywood and foam to make compartments.
The pack will hold my 8x20 korona or my #8 cirkut with everything, or
my #10 cirkut camera. The biggest packs tend to be the universal
luggage/ backpack type. I went to a bunch of different stores to find
the pest for my needs, which happened to be a Caribo pack. I bet
north face has some good ones as well.