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Re: Backpack for recording gear

Subject: Re: Backpack for recording gear
From: "Greg Simmons" simmosonics
Date: Fri Jun 6, 2008 6:05 pm ((PDT))
--- In  Ed Anson <> wrote:

> 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.

For the past four years I've been using a Targus CV1001 sports 
backpack, initially designed for carrying a laptop computer and 
accessories and measuring 45cm x 35cm x 30cm. I have used it for 
numerous forays into the wild carrying a Nagra V, a Rycote, a pair of 
headphones, mic leads, tripod, light stand, etc. (The tripod/stands fit 
on the sides - insert one end in the mesh intended for holding a water 
bottle, and clip it in place at the top with the side strap.) That bag 
has carried my rig into all sorts of places, from Everest base camp 
(Tibet side) to the jungles of Borneo.

Back in swivelisation, I use it every day as a general daypack for 
carrying my laptop and so on. Recently it has started to tear on the 
top, due to putting way too much stuff in it a few months ago. I reckon 
that's fair enough after four years of daily use. My replacement bag 
will possibly be one of these:

http://www.rewarestore.com/bags.html




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