Dumb Backpack Question

[GAELICSTORM7]

Hi Guys, sorry if this is a dumb question, but wondered what others do in this situation ?

I have a Nature Trekker II which so far I've only used to stor my kit in either at home or in the boot of the car, if I was to go out and about with it (ie in the woods), and needed to get something out of it how do you guys do it ?, do you just drop it on the floor, straps down in the mud and leaves to be able to unzip it and get inside or do you lay it down onto it's waterproof cover to stop the straps getting wet and dirty ?

Thanks

Alan

[Lester Wareham]

This is why I use a Slingshot 300 AW although I'd guess you can't fit as much in it.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=276354

[crn3371]

That's the downside of a backpack style bag. You have to take it off to access your gear. I have a Tamrac Expedition 5 backpack that I use for storage, and transport in the car, but when I go out I'll usually transfer the needed gear to my Slingshot 200.

[SoundsGood]

do you just drop it on the floor, straps down in the mud and leaves to be able to unzip it and get inside or do you lay it down onto it's waterproof cover to stop the straps getting wet and dirty ?
This is why I plan on buying a shoulder bag instead of a backpack. I love backpacks -- prefer them, actually -- but it just seems easier to me to have camera gear in a shoulder bag.

Just my opinion... and there are lots of those out there! ;)

[Lester Wareham]

This is why I plan on buying a shoulder bag instead of a backpack. I love backpacks -- prefer them, actually -- but it just seems easier to me to have camera gear in a shoulder bag.

Just my opinion... and there are lots of those out there! ;)

Try the slingshots, get a compromise of both shoulder and backpacks. ;)

[Eagle]

Exactly why I care a Lowepro Nova 5 shoulder bag with my gear.

[Matthew_h]

I just put my Tamrac Expedition 5 down and open it.

Obviously, I look about for somewhere that is not too dirty but if needed then I just put it down wherever. They clean quite well and I'd prefer to not miss a shot through worrying whether my bag might get a little mucky.

[Tapeman]

I just put my nature trekker on the ground. Clean it when I get home.

[calicokat]

Find some leaves or something to set it on, but yes, it goes onto the ground when I need something :)

[PacAce]

Hi Guys, sorry if this is a dumb question, but wondered what others do in this situation ?

I have a Nature Trekker II which so far I've only used to stor my kit in either at home or in the boot of the car, if I was to go out and about with it (ie in the woods), and needed to get something out of it how do you guys do it ?, do you just drop it on the floor, straps down in the mud and leaves to be able to unzip it and get inside or do you lay it down onto it's waterproof cover to stop the straps getting wet and dirty ?

Thanks

Alan
When I go shooting, everything I need goes out of the backpack before I lock up the car and the backpack stays in the car. That way, I'll have my gear ready to shoot (unless, of course, if I have my tripod along in which case, I'll need to set that up first). :)

[PhotoJourno]

That's the downside of a backpack style bag. You have to take it off to access your gear. I have a Tamrac Expedition 5 backpack that I use for storage, and transport in the car, but when I go out I'll usually transfer the needed gear to my Slingshot 200.


For me its the Exp 7, and a Tamrac Slingshot rig, but essentially what he said.

[Lester Wareham]

It is not always just a question of a bit of mud. Some of the places I shoot are peat bogs, you can find an inch of water where you would need to put the bag down. It pays to have the option, with the Slingshots I can use them in the sling position or take them off and put them down for easier access.

[bundybear]

THE ONLY DUMB QUESTION IS THE ONE YOU DON'T ASK!!:cool: ;)

those large backpacks are great for hauling heaps of gear around on weekend trips and alike, but how much gear do you really want to carry on a day trip?

For day trips you can't go past the lowepro slingshot series.
I have the 200aw and it fits evrything I need and more for a day out.
The new 300aw is a bit too big in my mind (because the bag is primarily for getting quick access to your gear). I can't foresee ever needing 6 lenses in one outing. But each to their own!

[Lester Wareham]

THE ONLY DUMB QUESTION IS THE ONE YOU DON'T ASK!!:cool: ;)

those large backpacks are great for hauling heaps of gear around on weekend trips and alike, but how much gear do you really want to carry on a day trip?

For day trips you can't go past the lowepro slingshot series.
I have the 200aw and it fits evrything I need and more for a day out.
The new 300aw is a bit too big in my mind (because the bag is primarily for getting quick access to your gear). I can't foresee ever needing 6 lenses in one outing. But each to their own!

You can use the extra lens slots for things like TCs and Tubes also, a major plus for the 300 over the 200 is the increased width so you can keep slightly larger telephotos mounted.

However comming back to your origional point, yes I think many of us have a tendancy to drag too much stuff along. Since moving from the 200 to the 300 I am trying not to take any extra stuff, but the lager bag makes it easy to get to than the 200 (which I loved).