Hi Ed,
For short hikes, I just carry my portabrace-like bag and carry the tripod
over my shoulder like you. For long hikes, I use the Nature Trekker AW 2 (
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Nature-Trekker-AW-II,1971,14.htm). It
looks big but you can put all your gear (cables, mics, tripod, stool, water
and extra stuff). Since is a camera backpack, you can easily customize the
interior pads. IF I bring my X or Y recorder and X or Y array, my equipment
is always safe. This bag is waterproof and comfortable in the field.
For me, works perfect. Besides I use it to carry my equipment when flying
(fits in most airplanes).
Saludos
Tony Celis
On 6/6/08 6:26 PM, "Ed Anson" <> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I often find myself carrying my recorder in a PortaBrace bag, and
> slinging a tripod (mics attached) over a shoulder, trying to walk to
> my recording site. This gets a bit awkward, and limits where I can go
> to record. I need a better solution.
>
> A year or so ago, there was some discussion here about backpacks for
> recording gear. Most of it focused on the Tamrac Expedition series,
> which looks quite excellent for toting lots of gear.
>
> I'm looking for a backpack with somewhat less extreme requirements. I
> just want to carry my 744T, a pair of mics (w/ Rycote), headphones,
> some cables, extra batteries and a tripod. I will typically only hike
> a mile or two, though I may occasionally take a longer trek. For me,
> it is important that I can set up to record quickly upon reaching my
> destination.
>
> The Tamrac Adventure 10 caught my eye. It is large enough to hold all
> my required gear, except for the tripod. It can also hold a laptop if
> I need one, as well as a jacket or other comfort items. I could
> probably even operate the recorder without removing it from the bag.
>
> My concern is that, although the Adventure 10 can lash a tripod to the
> bottom, that could make it a bit awkward to carry. The Expedition's
> tripod carrying system looks much better, but that would be the
> Expedition's only advantage for me.
>
> Does anyone here have any experience using the Adventure series in
> this way? Do you have a good solution for the tripod issue -- such as
> a tripod that is easily carried in this manner? [I am willing to get a
> new tripod for the purpose.] Some people advocate using a light stand
> instead of a tripod. Is there a particular model that would work
> better with this bag? Is there another bag I should be looking at?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ed
>
>
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sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause
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