Originally posted by bdery Are you interested ni simply carrying your gear or do you want extra features? Hiking, city, other considerations?
If it's just to carry gear, there are really many options available. Maybe have a look at the Mindshift Gear Ultralight series, or any backpack from Think Tank. I generally find them to be extremely well made.
Probably just some casual hiking, local parks and trails, and sightseeing in the suburbs. I may not take this kit into a big city like Chicago, though it is possible.
The mindshift and think tank packs look good but perhaps more than I wanted to spend.
Thanks - Richard.
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Originally posted by kaseki I can't recommend a particular backpack, but suggest that these questions need to be answered before refining one's search among the available models:
How many lenses will be carried of what sizes?
Will one be transported attached to the camera?
Will they be in Pentax lens pouches, other brand lens pouches, or naked in their fitted compartments?
Do you have to carry spare film backs? How many?
How about additional film? Spare batteries? CPL filter? Flash or flashes?
Is internal room needed for a small tripod to hide what the backpack carries, or can it be strapped to the outside when carried?
Do you need to carry water with the backpack, or some other way?
How about food, flash light, emergency poncho, other trail stuff?
Does it have to fit a particular airline's carry-on limitations?
Is it important to be able to swing it around and operate it like a human attached table, or will it be placed on the ground for component removal?
Good luck.
Lenses: 45, 75, 45-85AF, 80-160 I have with the kit now. Would like to get a 150 or 200, and the 120 macro too. Ideally I'd like to carry all, one on the camera (45-85?).
Lenses naked. No spare film backs now, maybe 1 some day. A couple rolls film, some filters, spare batteries, one flash (I have a 360 FGZ). Tripod can go outside or small one inside.
Room for light trail gear (snack, water bottle) is enough, I'm not doing big hikes.
Air travel would be unusual for me with this kit.
Opening on ground is fine.
Thanks!