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PF Staff · 11-14-2014, 03:00 AM

An almost ideal backpack for Pentax DSLR users: here's a review of the Manfrotto Advanced Active Backpack II.

Read more on the PF homepage...

LensBeginner · 11-14-2014, 03:28 AM

Interesting review...
Wonder what you mean by "a small tripod can, not the monster PF normally uses for reviews"...
How big is a Manfrotto 160 series cosidered?

Rimfiredude · 11-14-2014, 08:24 AM

The only problem with a backpack bag is the more you can fit in it, the more you will take with you whether you need it or not. Consequently, more weight.

DennisH · 11-14-2014, 09:22 AM

Any idea the difference between this one and the Advanced Active Backpack I? They look the same, but the 1 is $20 less plus a $20 rebate at B&H.

Edit: never mind; the 1 is slightly smaller.

**Des** · 11-14-2014, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

The ideal Pentax camera bag would have a secret pocket in which we would find an FA 31, 43 and 77. Sigh.

flaviopetrone · 11-14-2014, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Des

The ideal Pentax camera bag would have a secret pocket in which we would find an FA 31, 43 and 77. Sigh.

You can buy this complete set without problems. But the bag would be a little bit more expensive...

nicknow38 · 11-15-2014, 09:44 AM

Sorry, this way of carrying my equipment just does not appeal to me. But appreciate what appeals to others as today being retired and Iliving in vaccum of sorts, various ideas always get my juices flowing!

LensBeginner · 11-15-2014, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by nicknow38

Sorry, this way of carrying my equipment just does not appeal to me. But appreciate what appeals to others as today being retired and Iliving in vaccum of sorts, various ideas always get my juices flowing!

Yeah... it's strange...
But it's more a backpack with a separate photo section than a photo-oriented backpack...
It could be ok to have when you go trekking (as I like to do quite often), and you need to bring water, food, clothes...

**Mikesul** · 11-15-2014, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

The only problem with a backpack bag is the more you can fit in it, the more you will take with you whether you need it or not. Consequently, more weight.

Good point! I try to take as little equipment as possible but if I have a pack I usually fail

Auzzie-Phoenix · 11-26-2014, 12:30 AM

Hey now, everyone knows that the ultimate camera bag for a pentax user is a +1 infinite bag of holding.

LensBeginner · 11-26-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Hey now, everyone knows that the ultimate camera bag for a pentax user is a +1 infinite bag of holding.

...as long as it's not a bag of devouring or a bag of transmuting in disguise...
Imagine putting inside it an FA77...

mrNewt · 11-26-2014, 10:01 AM

Best camera Pentax bag will have Ricoh on it

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LensBeginner · 11-26-2014, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Best camera Pentax bag will have Ricoh on it

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Best camera bag wil have lenses in it...

11-14-2014, 03:00 AM	#1
PF Staff Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,260	The Ideal Camera Bag for Pentax Users? An almost ideal backpack for Pentax DSLR users: here's a review of the Manfrotto Advanced Active Backpack II. Read more on the PF homepage...

11-15-2014, 09:44 AM	#7
nicknow38 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Centralia, Washington Posts: 12	Too much in one area for me! Sorry, this way of carrying my equipment just does not appeal to me. But appreciate what appeals to others as today being retired and Iliving in vaccum of sorts, various ideas always get my juices flowing!

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11-14-2014, 03:28 AM	#2
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Interesting review... Wonder what you mean by "a small tripod can, not the monster PF normally uses for reviews"... How big is a Manfrotto 160 series cosidered?

11-14-2014, 08:24 AM	#3
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	The only problem with a backpack bag is the more you can fit in it, the more you will take with you whether you need it or not. Consequently, more weight.

11-14-2014, 09:22 AM	#4
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Any idea the difference between this one and the Advanced Active Backpack I? They look the same, but the 1 is $20 less plus a $20 rebate at B&H. Edit: never mind; the 1 is slightly smaller.

11-14-2014, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#5
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	The ideal Pentax camera bag would have a secret pocket in which we would find an FA 31, 43 and 77. Sigh.

11-14-2014, 02:46 PM	#6
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by Des The ideal Pentax camera bag would have a secret pocket in which we would find an FA 31, 43 and 77. Sigh. You can buy this complete set without problems. But the bag would be a little bit more expensive...

11-15-2014, 03:28 PM	#8
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by nicknow38 Sorry, this way of carrying my equipment just does not appeal to me. But appreciate what appeals to others as today being retired and Iliving in vaccum of sorts, various ideas always get my juices flowing! Yeah... it's strange... But it's more a backpack with a separate photo section than a photo-oriented backpack... It could be ok to have when you go trekking (as I like to do quite often), and you need to bring water, food, clothes...

11-15-2014, 04:38 PM	#9
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Rimfiredude The only problem with a backpack bag is the more you can fit in it, the more you will take with you whether you need it or not. Consequently, more weight. Good point! I try to take as little equipment as possible but if I have a pack I usually fail

11-26-2014, 12:30 AM	#10
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Hey now, everyone knows that the ultimate camera bag for a pentax user is a +1 infinite bag of holding.

11-26-2014, 09:59 AM	#11
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Hey now, everyone knows that the ultimate camera bag for a pentax user is a +1 infinite bag of holding. ...as long as it's not a bag of devouring or a bag of transmuting in disguise... Imagine putting inside it an FA77...

11-26-2014, 10:01 AM	#12
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Best camera Pentax bag will have Ricoh on it .

11-26-2014, 10:23 AM	#13
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by mrNewt Best camera Pentax bag will have Ricoh on it . Best camera bag wil have lenses in it...

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