Here's another vote for the Tamrac Expedition series. I bought an
Expediton 8 for a trip to Yosemite and I loaded it with a 4x5 camera,
film, meters, etc. and strapped my carbon fiber Gitzo tripod to the
outside. I also found out how out of shape I was!! ;) The only
downside to this package was the size. I almost didn't get it into the
overhead storage bins of the smaller plane we took into Fresno so keep
that in mind if you get the Model 8 and plan to fly with it. I didn't
let the baggage handlers anywhere near this kit.
I'm now in the market for another backpack for the same reason you
are. I want to load my audio gear into a smaller version so I'm
looking at getting the Expedition 5 this time. The part I really like
is the tripod strapping system which I'll probably use for a smaller,
lighter light stand similar to the ones that Walt uses for field work.
dave
--- In Tim Nielsen <> wrote:
>
> Yikes, sounds like a lot to carry. I bought a Tamrac Expedition 8,
> which is I think the second to the largest photo gear backpack they
> make. But what I found is that 1) it itself is quite heavy, and with
> all that gear, is REALLY heavy. But, your best bet will be one of the
> larger photo backpacks. The problem with them, they're really
> designed for cameras. The upside, they're well padded, ergonomically
> designed to distribute the weight, have mounts on the outside for
> your tripod, and also usually have a raincover built-in or available.
>
> Here's a link to what I have, and it was recommended to me by others
> in the list:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yqmrnl
>
>
> Cheers, and good luck.
>
> Tim
>
> On Mar 19, 2007, at 4:28 PM, lightb4sound wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi there Everyone.
> >
> > Does anyone know a good rucsac (Backpack) for carrying gear to? I am
> > working on a project and there is a fair bit of walking to get to the
> > locations. Probably easier to have everything in a backpack until the
> > location is reached, rather than in a portabrace.
> >
> > Gear would include soundkit
> >
> > Fostex Fr-2
> > Mics
> > Zeppelin
> > Grips
> > Tripod
> >
> > plus
> > Digital SLR
> > possibly a very small laptop
> > Water
> > and general hiking bits and pieces
> >
> > Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Neil
> > __________________
> > Neil S. Bruce MSc, B.Eng(Hons) Dip(Mus)
> > Web : www.spencerbruce.com
> >
> >
> >
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