Backpack hell, you need a pack train.
Scott Loveless wrote:
> Hey, gang!
>
> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry. I'm looking for a
> back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
> convinced me otherwise. I'm looking for something with padded straps.
> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too. Lash points for accessory
> bags and a tripod are a must. The pack should be able to accommodate
> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
> 1. 35mm rig. Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
> whole lotta film.
> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and
> 4 film inserts.
> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra
> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>
> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX). I think this bag
> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film. Plus,
> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>
> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>
> Any thoughts? I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
>
>
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