Backpack anyone?

[shutterbug]

I am looking for a backpack that can hold all my gear.
4 dslr
70-200
17-55
2x flash
4x primes

Any recommendations?

[birddog114]

Shutterbug,
Once again, how many threads did we have with the same topic?
And you did ask once before did you?
Do the search and it'll help you.

[wendellt]

yikes thats alot of gear
you sure you want to carry that much stuff on your back at any given time?

i was going to get one of these as soon as i got two bodies

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Trekker_and_Trekker_Extreme.aspx

but birdy talked me out of it knowing how small and fragile i was
using this product really depends how big you are

[birddog114]

yikes thats alot of gear
you sure you want to carry that much stuff on your back at any given time?

i was going to get one of these as soon as i got two bodies

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Hard_and_Soft_Shell/classic/Omni_Trekker_and_Trekker_Extreme.aspx

but birdy talked me out of it knowing how small and fragile i was
using this product really depends how big you are

Wendell,
It can be your sleeping capsule when needed.

[shutterbug]

Shutterbug,
Once again, how many threads did we have with the same topic?
And you did ask once before did you?
Do the search and it'll help you.

Sorry mate, I asked about a rollering case last time......but decided not to get one...but rather a backpack

[Glen]

A car

[shutterbug]

yikes thats alot of gear
you sure you want to carry that much stuff on your back at any given time?

Not everthing will be in it......the backpack will be on my assistant

I will have 2 bodies on me.

[Alpha_7]

That's a pretty hardcore bag, seems like it wouldn't be super convenient as a shoulder bag, as you'd have trouble accessing some of the equipment that wasn't on the 'top' layer of the bag.

Still looks fairly versatile, and at a guess pretty pricey.

[birddog114]

Shutterbug,
Once again, how many threads did we have with the same topic?
And you did ask once before did you?
Do the search and it'll help you.

Sorry mate, I asked about a rollering case last time......but decided not to get one...but rather a backpack

Do the search on Lowe Pro Mini Trekker AW, then will come up ton of posts about back bags which suit your question.

[Kellogs]

Lowepro Backpack Photo Trekker AW II is definitely the way to go!!!!!!

I purchased mine about 4 months ago through http://www.printercartridges.com.au/store/category229_1.htm – received it in 2 days. But I have noticed their prices have gone up significantly since my original purchase.

In it I carry 3 bodies, film and digital (sometimes 4 with a medium format) 80-200mm, 2x SB800, 2 primes, 24-120VR and a lightsphere (plus a few cards, filters etc). It’s heavy duty but surprisingly comfortable

[Heath Bennett]

I like my Dakine Sequence with camera block. Gregg Kaplan - the skateboarder I shot for the moment contest - is the son of the owner of the company, so I can assure you that your money is going to a quality item from a great bunch of people rather than a greedy corporation.

Dakine sponsor world champ Andy Irons. Dakine also were the first people to make a surfing legrope strong enough to pull a car. Important if you are surfing big Pipe in Hawaii.

They have a nice site too: http://www.dakine.com

For me it carries:

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D2x + 3 big lenses and 2 smaller ones.

and

D70 with a smallish lens attached
or
lens hoods for all (better for lens protection than stopping light from hitting front element IMHO).

and

lightsphere PJ
second battery for D2x
4 sets of 4 AAs
CF cards

SB-600

5 x uv filters
1 x 77mm polariser in case
2 x other 77mm filters in cases

and

Benro C328 (I think) in bag
(this is one of this bags perks - it is designed to carry skis or a snowboard strapped on, so any tripod is easy)

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You get the peace of mind that no-one can steal from you easily because it is back access only. You can spin it around on the waist harness to get to your gear without taking the whole thing off.

You also get peace of mind because it is not a well known camera bag, so you don't even look like a photographer, but rather a skiier or hiker perhaps.

[Alpha_7]

HB - any chance of posting some shots of it ?

[wendellt]

which Dakine bag is it heath sounds good

[LOZ]

xxx

[birddog114]

The Dakine bag is for some kind of sport activities, it's designed and built for carrying the photogarphic gears around or use it in transit.

[Glen]

Kellogs, you are spot on about their prices On the Minitrekker AW they want $203, even Maxwells RRP is only $199, I paid substantially less from Birddog

[LOZ]

yikes thats alot of gear
you sure you want to carry that much stuff on your back at any given time?

Not everthing will be in it......the backpack will be on my assistant

I will have 2 bodies on me.

shutterbug If your assistant is your employee I would do a search on OH&S or look at this LOZ
What is the heaviest load a person should lift?
In NSW, there is no longer a prescribed weight limit for women or men over which it is illegal for persons to lift. Instead, the risk of lifting the load should be assessed. This risk assessment must consider a number of factors, such as:

* The number of times the load is lifted;
* The person's posture when lifting;
* The distance the load is to be moved; and
* The features of the load.

The weight of the load will increase the risk, but a light load may still pose a risk when combined with the above factors. For example, a light load which is carried away from the body poses a risk, as does a light but bulky load which is carried for some distance.

The National Code of Practice for Manual Handling gives the following general indicators for lifting, lowering or carrying loads which will help in assessing the risk:

* loads heavier than 4.5kg should not be lifted, while seated;
* loads should be kept between the range of 16-20kg, when lifting from a standing position;
* in the 16-55kg weight range, the risk of injury increases significantly, so mechanical or other methods of assistance should be employed;
* weights over 55kg should never be lifted without mechanical or other assistance (eg team lifting);
* young workers under the age of 18 are more at risk of injury and should not lift, lower or carry more than 16 kg without mechanical or other assistance and/or particular training for the task); and
* loads which must be pushed, pulled or slid because they are difficult to move, are more likely to cause injury and should be re-designed or moved mechanically or with assistance.

[birddog114]

LOZ,
You have duplicated your replied post.

[Heath Bennett]

http://www.dakine.com

Packs>snow>sequence with camera block

EDIT - These are the steps to take to find pics of the bag/specs as I can't post a link of it. Will post pics when I get a sec.

[LOZ]

fixed my first post which contained ( ) around some words turned into a Emoticon ??????? coincidence ? or gary playing games ?? LOZ




this is what i posted first time young workers (under the age of 18) are more at risk


corrected young workers under the age of 18 are more at risk with out ()

[Heath Bennett]

Another positive is the camera block - can be taken out of the main bag.

It is handy to look more business-like in front of clients.

Also this block fits snuggly in my peli-case, making it really useful for overseas humid climates.

[Zeeke]

Geez Loz, wish i knew that when i worked in a petshop... it was my job to cart around 40kg bags of gravel and 25kg bags of bird seed... and i was only 14 at the time.. never complained then.. occassionally get a sore back now and then.. usually at the worst time.. like fighting a big fish

Carrying 20kgs these days on my back wouldnt worry, but for a small good looking assistant that you all seem to have. it might be another thing..

those Dakine bags look good heath!

Tim

[Matt. K]

Versacie, in sable and snake.

[wally]

Heef Bennet ur dakine seqense looks reely cool. hows much is its? can yous get thems in aus? wheres? i thort theys were a big yankie companny?

I's hopes theys a big companny otherwisse all the moneys yous paying goes to the guys theys sponsors nots for the qality of stuffs yous buying

[Heath Bennett]

They are not a small company, that's for sure.

This is the contact details of the Australian distributor. Nice guy according to Gregg:

FLYING FISH PTY. LTD.
Address: UNIT 9
1-3 JUBILEE AVE.
WARRIEWOOD, NEW SOUTH WALES
Australia - 2102
Phone: 61-2-9979-1862
Email: info@flyingfish-australia.com

[shutterbug]

The backpack will not be fully loaded and carried, I will have 2 bodies on me most of the time.

I am also looking at this http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_produ ... Addctd.php

[wally]

Ta HB much apreeshiated

[Geoff]

Ta HB much apreeshiated

Wally - if you like, I can get one of these for you, I'm heading to Warriewood tomorrow. Let me know or PM me

[jerrysk8]

i have a burton zoom and a dakine sequence. both excellent bags. thing i love about them is they're very weatherproof, they can hold heaps of other stuff outside of the camera section and the rear access flap. another good thing about the rear flap is you can put the bag down on the snow or dirt and not get a dirty or wet back when you put it back on. they also don't have the "i've got expensive camera gear in here" look that the lowepro bags have, which i need when doing night time missions in the city. i've heard nothing but good things about think tank proddy but where can you get them from? btw. anybody want to buy a lowepro computrekker in great condition?

[birddog114]

 btw. anybody want to buy a lowepro computrekker in great condition?

Place it in the For Sale section.

[Heath Bennett]

Now that I have recommended this product - if anyone buys it and has any issues, I will bring them to the Gregg's attention to make sure of a happy outcome.

Thanks for mentioning its weatherproofness Jerry - a perk of being designed for use in the snow. If you were to give it a coat of weather-proofing spray it would be even better.