Originally posted by wanderer2 I don't want to co-opt this thread but the OP did ask about packing foam to protect his equipment. I have the same question but for a different situation. Occasionally I pack photo gear in motorcycle hard luggage where it's exposed to lots of vibration and bouncing, using very thick pieces of foam. Does anyone have any info or expertise with the types of foam that would best protect in this situation? I think what I've been using is closed small cell foam or something like that. I've wondered if memory foam would be better, or some other type of foam I don't know about. Thanks for any advice.
I don't use this idea for every day but for long trips I am considering using small bubble wrap placed around my equipment placed into a back pack
I get it on sale or collect it when I receive anything in the mail that has it.
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I usually use a back pack, the size varies with how much I have to bring
I take it to the site where I am planning on taking photos, remove what I expect to need on the walking tour, leaving any excess in the vehicle in the trunk, where i can retrieve more or exchange as needed
my larger lens - HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW, HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW, SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM -
are stored in the back pack si that when the back pack is on my back they are vertical is up right,
so they would be horizontal when it is flat, and the smaller lens are opposite.
I don't pay attention to which " end " of those lenses end up facing up or down
either a lowepro or Ruggard back pack
both have individual pockets which can be adjusted as needed
I use a Optech USA utility sling, a multi pocket vest for supply and spare lenses to carry " stuff " as I walk about
I also like the Optech USA double end caps as well on my smaller lenses