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Yet ANOTHER question about WASTE/FANNY-PACKS
G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 9:55 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> Ya, ya, I know -- we've had plenty o' threads lately about the joys of mountainsmith packs and such, but obviously, from listening to (reading?) you all talk, most have been using wastepacks for a while. Sadly, until recently, I've been a tried-and-true shoulder pack king-of-guy. I always thought wastepacks looked kinda stupid (sorry). In fact, way back in the day, at one point I called my friend, former photo editor and current SS member, Alex Jones, a big lame-o for using one. Well, my shoulders, neck and back are killing me, and I'm just running out of room in the old Domke ... who's the lame-o know??
So here's the question (finally!). Being new to this whole wastepack thing, where do I start? In other words, do they come as separate parts or complete systems? If both are true, which do you prefer? I'll need enough room for a couple of SLR's w/motor drives, a wide-angle zoom, telephoto zoom, flash + 1-2 homemade battery packs, CF cards, film, cables, etc., etc. Also, I'd like to be able to have one of the SLR's stored with a zoom on it, ready to "rawk and roll."
Ye of many opinions and preferences, fire away!!
- g - |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 9:58 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Start with the Sideline Shooter from LowePro. 'Probably will be the only thing you ever need. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 9:58 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> The standard for which all others are judged:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=412
Check out the sidelines at any sports event and you'll see that the Mountainsmith seems to be the popular choice among "Sports Shooters" out there these days ... |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 10:02 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> ok, ok,
here's an even dumber question, a true indicator of my naiveté when it comes to wastepacks:
does the pouch-side face your arse or croch? if it does in fact faces the bum, as I suspect, how do you get stuff in-and-out of there quickly?
thanks again,
- g - |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 10:04 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Stop it. That thing has too many straps and bungy cords and stuff all over it. Pockets for chalk and stuff. LowePro. Sideline Shooter. |
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Chris Jennings, Photographer, Assistant
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Sherman | TX | USA | Posted: 10:07 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Your gonna have a hard time fitting all that into a Mountainsmith tour model. They have a bigger one called the day I think. check it out, with wise use of padding from other bags you could double layer it. |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 10:07 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Okay...Now that is a good question. Many years ago when I was an active young chap, I came down with a very grouchy lower back. Spasms all the time. While at a beach volleyball tournament I asked the player physician for some advice. He looked at me and asked, "Do you wear that pack hanging off your ass all of the time?" I said "Yeah. Whenever I'm working." He told me to wear it on the side and see how I felt. I have not had any problems since. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 10:13 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> Quote: "how do you get stuff in-and-out of there quickly?"
Use a "photographers'" vest ... like McDonough and Terrill.
Lots of pockets in them ... |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 10:20 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> Ahhhh Haaaa hahahahahah haaaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahah hhhhhhhhaaaa
hahahahahahahah! Ah hhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahahahah ahhhhhhhh
Ho haaaaaaaaaahh heh. |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 10:25 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> you may want to try the chest vest too...www.chestvest.com
what a great invention
Debbie |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 10:38 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> no no no
no vests.
not ready to go there yet ... if ever.
when i said "quickly," perhaps i should have said "easily" instead.
keep in mind that i've never even worn ANY kind of wastepack, so i don't know how easy it is to get to all the compartments (i.e., can i switch out CF cards or film easily, or dig around for a pen while taking notes).
- g -
p.s. - mr beck, i don't know why you laughed, but it scares me. :) |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 10:38 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> The "Chest Vest" reminds me a bit of the "utility belt" that Adam West worn in the old Batman series in the 60's on ABC ... big, bulky, ugly. But get's the job done (ask Bob Deutsch!).
Adam West on the "Batman Utility Belt":
"The utility belt wasn't a problem unless
I bent over suddenly, in which case I got
a buckle in the gut or a Batarang in the
side. And, sorry to disillusion any of
you, but unless I had to take something
from one of the compartments in a shot,
the belt was empty. The strange thing
was, I felt a little naked and incomplete
then, as when I used to play cowboys as a
kid: if the holster was empty, the
illusion just wasn't complete."
(There's a photo here: http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/batman.htm)
Pow!
Bif!
Bam!
The Big Kahuna. |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 10:42 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> well that just makes me REALLY want to wear it ... but only if I get to drive the batmobile ...
... or wear tights, either way.
wishing i hadn't said that in public discourse,
- g - |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 11:13 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> Quote: " I'll need enough room for a couple of SLR's w/motor drives, a wide-angle zoom, telephoto zoom, flash + 1-2 homemade battery packs, CF cards, film, cables, etc., etc. Also, I'd like to be able to have one of the SLR's stored with a zoom on it, ready to "rawk and roll."
For that amount of gear I'd recommend that you have Lightware do a custom job on their Travel Kit Case (now called the "1629 case": http://www.lightwareinc.com/index_1.html) and wear that around your waist.
Are you nuts? That amount of gear! The "bum pack" would have to be enormous ...especially if you want it with any padding for protecting this expensive gear.
Believe me, you don't want to be walking around with a HUGE waist pack like that ... or a Travel Kit case strapped to your belly.
Best to have the cameras over the shoulder and around the neck and a few items grabbable in the waist pack.
For that amount of gear, if you're talking about walking around the airport or stadium/arena ... you need a decent backpack or rolling case.
That's a lot of gear dude to be stuffing into a waist pack.
Of course ... Batman was able to get the following in his Utility Belt:
Bat-antidote Powder (used to recover from any form of poison)
Bat-cillin (also called Bat-acillin, available in lozenge form to prevent infection)
Mobile Phone Bat-plugs (enable use of a portable Bat-phone)
Bat-gas (also called Bat-sleep, used to put people to sleep)
Bat-awake (counteracts effects of Bat-gas)
Anti Bat-sonic device (deflects energy beams)
Underwater Bat-sonar Device (can be attached to tracking devices to enable them to work underwater)
Bat-homing Devices (can be rendered ineffective by some metal alloys)
Emergency Bat-air Pumps (used for pumping up Batmobile tires)
Bat-respirators (used for traveling underwater)
Remote Batcomputer (allows access to the Bat-computer's databanks from any distance)
Bat-detector (can be set to super laugh track sensitivity)
Bat-plugs (go in nostrils, to prevent inhalation of poisonous fumes)
Anti Short-circuiting Brain Bat-electrodes (also known as Anti Short-circuiting Bat-brain Electrodes)
Mini-charge (puts out 5000 Volts)
Remote Control Batcomputer Oscillator (activates Radio Frequency Bat-generator in Batcomputer, accepts Batman's voice commands)
Bat-melter (for locks)
Emergency Bat-communicator (fits on jacket lapel, or disguised as cufflinks)
Anti Eavesdrop Bat-plug (placed on telephone mouthpiece)
Remote Batmobile Control Phase Advancer (brings Batmobile to user's current position)
Small Echoing Seal Pulsator (tracking device for seals)
Super-thermalized Bat-skivvies (also known as bat-thermal underwear, protect against Mr. Freeze's freeze gun)
Batrope (used in the Bat-climb)
Anti Radioactive Bat-pill
Bat X-ray deflector
Special Exploding Batarang
Bat-cuffs
Bat-sound Amplifier
Trusty Bat-deflector
Bat-fan
Small Batcave Improvement Loan
Empty Alphabet Soup Bat-container
Bat-negative Ion Attractor
Instant Unfolding Bat-costumes complete with Utility Belts (add warm water)
Shark Repellent Bat-spray
Heel-and-toe Bat-rockets (experimental)
Portable Ultra-violet Bat-ray (used to set off explosions)
Bat-geiger Counter (detects radiation and indicates which direction it's in)
Pipe of Fog Bat-reverser
Anti Blast Bat-powder
Insecticide Bat-bomb
Bat-tweezers
Bat-shield
Miniature Bat-communicator
Bat-ear Plugs (block out any sound over 14,000 decibels)
Anti Thermal Bat T-shirts (provide protection from explosions)
Anti Lethal Fog Bat-spray
All Purpose Bat-swatter
Reverse Thermal Bat-lozenge
Ice Batarang
Ice Batrope
Bat-tools (for picking locks)
Bat-synchronizer (moves lips of the Bat-dummy)
General Emergency Bat-extinguisher (can remove fog from a room)
Batmobile Bat-tracker Device (leads the user to current position of Batmobile)
Bat-file (for escaping from handcuffs)
African Death Bee Antidote Pill
Bat-brush
Laser Bar Cutter
Bat-hooks
Bat-chemical (makes metal 20 times heavier)
Anti Alvino Ray Bat-disintegrator
Steam Neutralizing Bat-pellets
Three-Seconds-Flat Bat-vault Combination Unscrambler
Anti-percussion Asbestos Bat-flax
Bat-bomb Machine (defuses bombs)
Bat-hook (attached to suction cup, allows things to be hung on wall)
Bat-gauge (used to search for hidden doors)
Laser-gun (can be used to melt things)
Special Super Thermal B Long Underwear
Universal Drug Antidote Pill
Anti-freeze Capsule
Anti-mesmerizing Bat-reflector (for deflecting Mad Hatter's Super Instant Mesmerizer)
Bat-key (though likely highly illegal, can open any door in Gotham)
Insulated Bat-clips (for cutting electrical wires safely)
Bat-inverser (reverses the polarity of electric currents)
Bat-pellet (explodes on contact, releasing cloud of white smoke)
Bat-knife (excellent for cutting bonds)
Emergency Tank of Bat-oxygen (comes in handy when running low on air)
Anti-Penguin-gas Pills (counters the effects of Penguin?s knock-out gas)
Bat-magnet (compact, powerful magnet which is useful for stealing guns from villains' hands)
Transitorized Shortwave Bat-transmitter (used for sending signals to the Batcave)
Infra-red Eye Goggles (allow the Dynamic Duo to see in the dark)
Bat-radio (much like a walkie-talkie)
Adhesive Bat-bombs (small explosive devices with an adhesive which will stick to any surface. They are on a delayed detonation.)
Particle Bat-accelerator Units (creates a anti-charge which negates the effects of Mintrel's static bolts)
Sad pill (used to counter the effects of Egghead's sleeping gas egg; however, the dosage was a little strong, resulting in a few moments of weeping by the Dynamic Duo.)
Plastic explosives
Bat-antifreeze activating solution (is rubbed on skin & costumes to prevent attacks from Mr. Freeze's gun)
Bat-compass
Bat-nesia gas (instantly puts a person to sleep and erases their memory)
Counter-hypnosis Bat-pellets (protect the user from any kind of hypnosis or mesmerism)
Wayne Manor housekey (in case they get locked out accidentally)
Bravery tablets (counteracts the effects of fear gas)
Bert The Big Kahuna. |
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David G. McIntyre, Photographer
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Hong Kong | ** | China | Posted: 11:18 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Coming soon to stores near you, the official 'SportsShooter' utility belt. Will even have a special hidden pocket for Robert Beck to carry a surf board in, and another for Krispy Kreme's that are oven fresh. |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:19 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> no no no (again)
the most important thing for me is getting the glass off my shoulder -- that's where the weight seems to be coming from. also, i need a place for all the cards, film & crap.
finally, the reason i even have the film body is for me, not for work (who issued me a D30, so i hate them). i sort of toggle back & forth between both. i suppose i could have the d30 out; all the gear doesn't have to be in the pack at once, just at various times.
guess i should'a been more clear (you can blame long work day on that)
- g - |
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Allen Murabayashi, Student/Intern
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 11:21 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> if you want a "waste-pack," i'd suggest some depends.
i'll take the waistpack.
moo ha ha ha ha. |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:22 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> aren't these packs capable of hanging other pouches off of to carry glass & bodies and such? see, that's what i'm asking about -- the basics. i've never eevn smelled one of these packs (but i have seen them), so i don't know square 1 about how they're supposed to function.
"yes, that's the ticket!"
- g - |
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Kevin M. Cox, Photographer, Assistant
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San Marcos | TX | US | Posted: 11:22 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> haha, nice catch Allen, I totally missed that! |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:23 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> oh f**k. thank you, my murabayshi (at least i can spell that right).
sorry, boys and girls. internet explorer has GOT to come out with a spell check function.
my bad, my bad,
- g - |
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Caleb Simpson, Photographer
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:28 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> d*** it!! that was supposed to be "mr", not "my" -- totally not appropriate, esp. since i don't own him.
- g - |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:29 PM on 06.16.03 |
->> and i can't even spell your name right. i'm a failure as a journalist.
- g - |
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Caleb Simpson, Photographer
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Dave Cheng, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 11:34 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> Best way to get the glass out of a shoulder bag is either mounted on a camera, or in a Domke pouch... |
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Dan Powers, Photographer
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Appleton | WI | USA | Posted: 11:59 PM on 06.16.03 |
| ->> When shooting daily assignments, I use the Lowe Pro Sideline Shooter...Robert Beck is correct. In the pack I carry extra EN4 batteries, a Nikkor 14mm, a SB28DX, SC-17 off camera cord, an Omni bounce and a small (freebie!) Canon card holder with extra Lexar cards. In the mesh pockets on the outside of the pack, I have a few pens, notepad and my cell phone. I also have a Lowe Pro lens pouch attached. Thats it. Very simple. Anything else I might need (lighting kit, long glass, digital camera battery, tripod, monopod etc...) is kept in my Jeep. I'm shooting with two D1h bodies...one with a Nikkor 17-35mm and the other with a Nikkor 80-200 with a 1.4x converter. As of last year, I've been trying the Mountainsmith for sporting events...Robert, I took all of the extra bungy cords and straps off...they drove me nuts too! :0) Cheers...Dan. P.S. Wish Lowe Pro would make the Sideline shooter with one of those waterproof covers that fold out...like some of their AW series. |
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Chris Jennings, Photographer, Assistant
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Sherman | TX | USA | Posted: 12:22 AM on 06.17.03 |
->> http://www.chrisjennings.com/bag.htm
This is my setup on the Tour model. You can't see the d30 body stuck in the side.
Your probably going to have to leave some stuff in the car. The Lowepro bags are nice as well. |
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Chris Jennings, Photographer, Assistant
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Sherman | TX | USA | Posted: 12:24 AM on 06.17.03 |
| ->> Batman?? Talk about a thread getting off subject!! |
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Lyle Waisman, Photographer
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Chicago | IL | USA | Posted: 12:45 AM on 06.17.03 |
->> I've got the Mountainsmith Tour Pack, I used it a bit for biking, but have yet to bring it out to shoot with. I will be using it for the first time in a photo capacity in a week or so. I've been playing with it, trying to find the appropriate packing procedure. It looks like the main compartment is about big enough to fit a body and a 70-200, but you'd be hard pressed to get the rest of your kit in there.
My current best idea is to haul my rain gear, 17-35, and FlashTrax in the main compartment, a flash in one of the bottle pockets and a water bottle in the other. Batteries, snacks, and random accessories go in the outside pocket. Flashcards, flashlight, phone, and another battery are on the belt where I can get to them in a hurry.
There are a million fanny packs out there, in nearly any size you can imagine. Some even come with a backpack type harness system. The Tour Pack is listed as a 660 cu. in. capacity, Mountainsmith sells a dozen different models, from 300 to 1,700 cu. inches. The LowePro Sideline Shooter doesn't tell you the cu. in., but if you multiply out the dimensions, it looks like only 360.
Here's a quick look at a bunch of packs:
http://www.altrec.com/shop/compare?mode=S&pid=14693
Like a backpack, a fanny pack is best when all the straps are tensioned properly. If you have everything packed tight and the load straps pulled in, it will make carrying much easier by positioning the weight optimally. All this does not make for a bag that is easy to get stuff into and out of quickly, tho, which is why a shouler bag or vest was suggested. |
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Mohit Chadha, Photographer
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Avon | CT | USA | Posted: 10:54 AM on 06.17.03 |
| ->> No one's mentioned Kinesis (http://www.kinesisgear.com); get their large padded belt, and buy the cases and packs as you need. Excellent stuff, distributes the weight nicely, and very expandable/configurable. |
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Andy Rogers, Photographer
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 11:37 AM on 06.17.03 |
| ->> I used to use a mountainsmith, then got sick of the size of the thing and bought a Northface Wombat pack. I'm still not completely happy...it seems like I never use the big storage area, because I just cant get into it and locate things fast enough. I'm really beginning to think the Kinesis/Lightware/LoweproS&F belt setup might be the best way to go. Even distribution of weight, everything in it's place. Biggest issue is...this stuff is REALLY expensive. I'd like to hear more praise and criticism of the belt system if anyone has it. Thanks, Andy P.S. I can't believe I continue to read through the entirety of these fannypack threads...every time. |
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David Albers, Student/Intern
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Saint Louis | MO | United States | Posted: 1:43 PM on 06.17.03 |
| ->> I know this photographer in Kalamazoo, Mich. who had actually designed this bag that was two hip pouches that had a belt and two shoulderstraps. It fit kinda like those belts that you wear for lifting heavy object (like the Home Depot people). It sounds tacky as hell, i know, but it wasn't bad at all and it really did distributed the weight like a backpack, while you had complete access to everything. It was called the "BugBag" and I think he sold the design into production. Tht was the last I heard of it. |
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David Albers, Student/Intern
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Saint Louis | MO | United States | Posted: 3:18 PM on 06.17.03 |
| ->> No it wasn't as bulky... it was just like two hip pouches on a belt with shoulder straps. The straps were only the size of suspendors, so it was real inconspicuous. sp. |
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Alex Miroshnichenko, Photographer
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Foothill Ranch (Irvine) | CA | USA | Posted: 1:53 AM on 06.18.03 |
| ->> Ok - I know this might be a bit "left of center" - but I've been using CARGO SHORTS with good success on shoots that don't require alot of glass. I can fit a 24mm lens in one pocket, a two teleconvertors in another pocket, lens pen, pen, note pads and other stuff as well. Old Navy has a few options for about 20 bones - a very good deal. |
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Alex Miroshnichenko, Photographer
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Foothill Ranch (Irvine) | CA | USA | Posted: 2:01 AM on 06.18.03 |
->> Chris - nice visual ... love the couch, very Bohemian ;-)
Just wondering what size glass you keep inside the DayPack and what size glass are kept in the outside pouches ... and are those Lowepro cases on the outside? Thanks! |
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Monty Rand, Photographer
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Bangor | ME | USA | Posted: 8:05 AM on 06.18.03 |
| ->> Just bought the Mountainsmith Cairn and love it. |
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Chris Jennings, Photographer, Assistant
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Sherman | TX | USA | Posted: 9:46 AM on 06.18.03 |
->> There is a 19-35 and 28-70 inside. On the outside in the lowepro cases are a 70-200 on one side and a 550EX on the other. If you look real close you can see my off camera cord for the flash on the side as well.
Cards go in a lowepro card case attached to the outside of the bag. The rest of the stuff goes in the pockets on the bag.
The secret to using the lens cases on the outside is
1. sticking them in the water bottle holders
2. attahing the case to the bag with carabiners. You can see this in the top view photo.
3. use the velcro strap on the lens case to run through the straps on the side of the bag. |
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Sue Jarrett, Photographer
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Beaufort | SC | USA | Posted: 2:47 PM on 06.18.03 |
| ->> Mountainsmith Tour works well with the Domke 3 insert inside. It makes three talk pockets inside and all the other stuff outside. I carry a flash with cord in one pocket, 80-200 2.8 with a metal hood in the center, and 14mm 2.8 in the third. Outside pocket is cards, batteries, lens cleaning cloth. Little pockets on the sides hold cell phone, water bottle, etc. Cameras are on my shoulders. Plastic bag, towel for rain in the bungees. |
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Sue Jarrett, Photographer
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Beaufort | SC | USA | Posted: 2:48 PM on 06.18.03 |
| ->> The Mountainsmith Tour also is much cheaper than other of the others mentioned. |
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Dave Cheng, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 11:10 PM on 06.18.03 |
| ->> Actually, Alex has something going there with the cargo shorts/pants. The thigh pockets on a few of my cargo shorts/pants are large enough to hold a 16-35 without hood, or even a 70-200 front-up! i wouldn't climb a flight of stairs or run around with a 70-200 halfway in a leg pocket, but it's certainly worked for the odd time that I needed minimal gear, and didn't want a big ass fanny pack around my waist... |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Paris | TX | USA | Posted: 11:54 PM on 06.18.03 |
->> thanks again for all you input, ladies and gents.
too those of you who recommended it:
looks like i'm sol on the Mountainsmith tour pack.
Mr's Miroschnichenko & Cheng:
like that cargo short idea, but it probably won't fly at my place of business. really sucks this time of year in NE Texas. woe is me ...
one last question, to those of you Canon shooters who keep long glass in a pouch (i.e., 70-200), can you also fit the lens shade in there? i always try to keep mine on me as it's saved my ass (from flare and flying objects) enough times to become invaluable.
thanks again, you great group of people you!
- that g - |
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Dave Cheng, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 12:35 PM on 06.19.03 |
| ->> The Domke Super Pouch is the only pouch I've found that can hold a 70-200, hood reversed, tripod collar on. It'll also hold the lens with the hood in shooting position, but you won't be able to close it. There are big padded Lowepro ones that would probably work as well, but I like the fact that the domkes have NO padding and thus can be easily packed away into my bag when not in use. |
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Larry Clark, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Falls Church | VA | USA | Posted: 6:32 PM on 06.21.03 |
->> When I saw "Waste" pack I thought it might be something you pack away your trash in...
But seriously...On the way home from work Friday I stopped at REI and picked up the Mountainsmith Tour. It really is a nice piece of work. A single-cell and double-cell Domke insert and I'm good to go...Only cost me $1.36 over my annual dividend.
Then I stopped at L.L. Bean (Tyson's Corner) this afternoon to see if they had the little pouches and things for it. The salesman asked if I had the pack -- I replied that I just got one and was going to use it for photography. He said that on Friday some guy came into the store and wanted to look at them because of some discussion on a sports photography web site.
Hmmm. I wonder which site? :o) |
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Preston Keres, Photographer
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Washington | DC | US | Posted: 7:14 PM on 06.21.03 |
->> Hey, that's me!!!!!!!
I actually went out there and picked up the Rapid instead of the Tour. I really think it will work out great for me.
This place is scary man. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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Amherst | MA | USA | Posted: 7:35 PM on 06.21.03 |
->> David:
I use the Nikon HN-28 (77mm screw in hood) on my Canon 70-200f2.8 L. The Nikon HN-28 allows for the Domke pouch to be clossed with the lens placed inside. The Nikon hood is for the original Nikkor 80-200f2.8 AF (and 80-200f2.8 AF-D), and is quite a bit shorter and more durable than the Canon hood. |
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Larry Clark, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Falls Church | VA | USA | Posted: 6:18 AM on 06.22.03 |
->> Preston,
That's what the sales guy said...That you decided that you liked the smaller one better.
Sportsshooter: Scary and funny at the same time...
(...And I'm thinking the bag will work out really well as a - drum roll - day pack for non-photo activities. What a concept.) |
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Peter Tarry, Photographer
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Croydon | Surrey | England | Posted: 2:12 PM on 06.22.03 |
| ->> just imported a m/s tour pack from the states,it cost about £100 to do so but its the best wast pack ive used by far ,the shoulder strap is really handy,should come in handy for wimbeldon . |
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Thad Parsons, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 3:05 PM on 06.22.03 |
| ->> oh yeah, be sure that when you buy the Moutainsmith packs that you get one from a place that includes the shoulder strap...it is a lifesaver and helps to distribute the weight even more - plus it means that there is another option to carry the pack! |
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Mike Davidson, Photographer
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Sullivan (St.Louis) | MO | USA | Posted: 3:46 PM on 06.22.03 |
| ->> I use the set up "MULTI" by M Rock http://www.m-rock.com/index.htm It works great for me. I shoot high school and youth. |
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