I am thinking that a backpack might be a good idea for my
photography treks. Does anyone have any advice/opinions (damn silly
question for this list) about what is available. Information that
might help in giving advice is that I'm rather tall (6'4" and have a
long torso) and I want to carry two bodies and at least one long
lens in addition to others. Long lens meaning either a 300mm f2.8
or 400mm f4 Tamron. Are there packs that are easier/quicker to get
out of than others? Which tend to be most comfortable? Thanks in
advance. Bill Barber
Unless you have tons of equipment to carry I think that the type of
bag with a waistbelt and shoulder strap tends to be a little more
flexible in carrying. Certainly it is easier to get something in and
out without having to set it down in mud, snow, dirt, sand or
whatever. I have an old Galen Rowell bag and a Lowe Pro with such a
system and the LP is the more comfortable with better padding in the
straps and belt. Their waist belt/suspender system of bags that can
attached and removed certainly looks most usable and flexible.
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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