[LargeFormat] Backpack Recommendation

[Brock Nanson]

The catch is whether you plan to carry only photographic gear and perhaps
some lunch, or equipment to spend a few days in the bush (as Dave
suggests... but with only 1-2 grams of food, I'm guessing he's packing
artillery to ensure he doesn't go hungry ;-)  .... Dave, you know you can
get arrested for hunting in national parks don't you?)

I have two Lowe Pro photo packs and find both to be better suited for
shorter people.  The Photo Trekker AW is just too short to let the hip belt
take some of the weight.  The SuperTrekker is better, but still not ideal
(I'm 6-1).  I have a Contour IV, similar to Dave's, but haven't used it for
this purpose.  I'm not thrilled about the prospect of top loading, and the
bottom access is just not where I'd want the gear.  It's also a very narrow
pack.  However, as you are talking Graphic and not monorail, space isn't
quite the issue.  I think you'd do fine with the Photo Trekker.  Get the
dimensions off the Lowe site and sketch it to scale with your gear.  I've
carried a Sinar F in one without too much trouble.

Brock

----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Caluori <pcaluori@hotmail.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:21 AM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Backpack Recommendation


> >From: "Benno Jones" <benno@bjonesphoto.com>
> >
> >I'd like to know if anyone has a recommendation for a backpack to hold
> >a Crown Graphic 4x5 and accessories (film holders, spare lenses,
> >tripod, etc.).
> >
> >Thanks!
> >Benno Jones
> >
> >--
> >See my homepage at http://www.bjonesphoto.com
>
> Greetings,
>
> I'll refrain from making any specific pack recommendation and suggest you
go
> to a reputable outdoor store and try on various packs (with weight) and
find
> the one that's most comfortable for you.  Loaded carefully, you could fit
> that stuff into a pack ca. 2500-3500 cubic inches, but you'd probably be
> better off with a pack that's in the 4000-5000 c.i. range, if not larger.
> Getting a pack that fits you, will make it much easier and comfortable to
> carry heavy loads than anything else.  Lowe makes very good packs, but
most
> don't fit me very well.  Good luck!
>
> Regards, Pete
>
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