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Re: Backpacks...

Subject: Re: Backpacks...
From: "Kevin Wooding" kevinwood=
ing
Date: Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:10 am (PDT)

Thanks Tim et al,

I ended up heading off to a place north of Oxford here in the UK which has =
in
stock 99% of Lowepro gear so I could stand there and actually look at the
bags. I finally settled on a Computrekker Plus AW which fits everything,
dimensions 13W x 5.3D x 18.9H. It's quite a heavy number all packed and
there's not a lot of room for much else - the main difficulty is in getting
the recorder to fit as well, because it is such a significantly different
shape and size from most camera gear. The Rycote windshield fits very easil=
y
in and is quite snug. I especially like the integrated waterproof cover whi=
ch
slides out from the base and covers the whole bag except for the straps.

Kevin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 
>  On Behalf Of Tim Nielsen
> Sent: 06 August 2006 17:31
> To: 
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Backpacks...
>
> Actually, the Lowepro Pro Trekker AWII is almost identical in
> internal size, the Super Trekker is quite a bit larger still
> and seems like you could carry a small army in it.
>
> Tamrac Expedition 8 internal size: 11"W x 6.25"D x 20.5"H
>
> Lowepro Pro Trekker internal size: 12"W x 6"D x 20.5"H
> Lowepro Super Trekker internal size: 14.5"W x 6.5"D x 25.5"H
>
> Both  the trekker and expedition look great, with nice full harnesses.
>
> Tim
>
> On Aug 6, 2006, at 9:21 AM, Tim Nielsen wrote:
>
> > Hi Kevin, also check out the Lowepro Supper Trekker AWII,
> which looks
> > like their version of the Expedition. THey look very
> similar in size.
> > These look like the best bet so far.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > On Aug 6, 2006, at 8:34 AM, Kevin Wooding wrote:
> >
> > > That link doesn't work directly - this will show the expedition 8
> > > but w/out the Tamrac header at the top:
> > >
> > > http://www.tamrac.com/5578.htm
> > >
> > > Nice looking bag - do Lowepro do something similar? I'm
> looking for
> > > something that will accommodate a Digital DSLR + 2
> lenses, a Tascam
> > > HD-P2, cables,
> > > Mics+Windbasket&windjammer, memory cards, power adapters,
> > > batteries, notebook
> > > computer and tripod. This Expedition 8 looks the closest thing so
> > > far but I may still have to leave a change of clothes at
> home (j/k).
> > >
> > > Kevin
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: 
> > > >  On Behalf Of thxdave
> > > > Sent: 06 August 2006 14:00
> > > > To: 
> > > > Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Backpacks...
> > > >
> > > > Another vote for the Expedition 8. I got one last year
> for a trip
> > > > I made to Yosemite and I filled it with my Arca Swiss
> > > > 4x5 camera and several lenses, film, etc. Very well
> made and very
> > > > adjustable.
> > > >
> > > > dave
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Tim,
> > > > >
> > > > > I recently purchased a Tamrac Expedition 8 back pack. It has
> > more
> > > > room than I NORMALLY need, but it works great and is extremely
> > > > comfortable on long hikes. See
> http://www.tamrac.com/welcome3.htm
> > > > for details.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Microphones are not ears,
> > > > Loudspeakers are not birds,
> > > > A listening room is not nature."
> > > > Klas Strandberg
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
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> "Microphones are not ears,
> Loudspeakers are not birds,
> A listening room is not nature."
> Klas Strandberg
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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