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**Marc Langille** · 10-14-2009, 07:33 PM

Thought I'd pass a nice development along: I'm on board with a travel backpack/camera bag company now.

That section or pool of photographers is known as Friends of Naneu: http://naneupro.com/friends.mdv?a=marc

Naneu Pro designs and sells travel/camera backpacks, laptop bags, I bought a travel backpack from them after discussing a specific backpack with a pro shooter and his recommendations. They brought me on board after reviewing my images and blog - Naneu Pro picked me up so to speak! I'm also involved in testing/reviewing their gear and am now part of the Product Development team for improving current gear during the design cycle and beta testing gear not on the market yet. Rest assured that they are happy a taller photographer is on board (I'm 6' 3" tall) for designs, etc.

They don't make gear for everything I use: for example that 12.75 pound super telephoto lens I just bought - a special backpack setup is often needed to hike with a long/heavy lens, so I'll go with another supplier. They understand that need and encourage my use of another manufacturer's product. On the other hand I'm in direct contact with Bombardier Aerospace division to confirm CRJ overhead luggage bin dimensions so future products are carry on compatible with regional jets. This information is passed on to Naneu in the hopes of incorporating into future product development. One example of working with the company and airline manufacturers to improve things and protect our gear while flying - hopefully for future products.

If interested in any of their products, please send me a note and I'll do my best to answer any questions, etc. I'll be testing and reviewing equipment, specifically the K4L and Sahara 217F backpacks in the near future.

Regards,
Marc

Last edited by Marc Langille; 11-04-2009 at 09:57 AM.

**Ash** · 10-14-2009, 08:29 PM

I know these guys - saw their products at Australia's PMA show last year.
Very nice stuff.

Congrats on this sponsorship mate.
Their products are in good hands.

Well done.

Arpe · 10-15-2009, 12:20 AM

Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them!

netuser · 10-15-2009, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by Arpe

Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them!

( I didn't either

)

Congrats Marc!

frank · 10-15-2009, 03:27 AM

Congrats Marc for another great news after you got the best tele lens from Pentax

**Marc Langille** · 10-15-2009, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by Ash

I know these guys - saw their products at Australia's PMA show last year.
Very nice stuff.

Congrats on this sponsorship mate.
Their products are in good hands.

Well done.

Thanks Ash and they do make great stuff. I was in contact with them via Kerrick James and his input convinced me that it was time to buy a K4L - I am glad I did!

Originally posted by Arpe

Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them!

Thank you Arpe - it's nice to have input options when they need it!

The offer for a second cap is still there...

**Marc Langille** · 10-15-2009, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by netuser

( I didn't either

)

Congrats Marc!

They're making super high quality products - limited lifetime warranty like Lowepro. What I like is that both they and Wimberley want product feedback.

The owners at Wimberley are especially interested because I am a Pentax shooter. I know that sounds strange, but it's because my gear choice is an anomaly amongst most nature photographers. That's the draw for them.

Originally posted by frank

Congrats Marc for another great news after you got the best tele lens from Pentax

Thank you Frank! I am hoping the stars are aligning a little better these days. At least they asked me to come on board before I got the 250-600/5.6, so I know it's not because of the lens...

Peter Zack · 10-15-2009, 04:02 AM

Congrats Marc, Lots of good news these days for you. They sure picked a good spokes person.

Arjay Bee · 10-15-2009, 04:34 AM

I use the K2L - I like it a lot for backpacking and carrying tripod and all. Very comfortable for long hikes

**Marc Langille** · 10-15-2009, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Congrats Marc, Lots of good news these days for you. They sure picked a good spokes person.

Thank you Peter and I'm still waiting for next year! More good news is on the horizon, but any announcement is premature.

Regards,
Marc

**Mallee Boy** · 10-17-2009, 06:01 PM

Congratulations Marc, well done.

The Naneu you had on the workshop is certainly a very nice bag and very practical as well. The harness was top notch and the personal storage area was big enough to travel with.

I would certainly give it a big tick from what I saw.....even if I am a Delsey fan.

Cheers

**Marc Langille** · 10-30-2009, 06:18 PM

Yikes, my mug is now on their blog! Nobody told me either...

Naneu Bags Blog

Just found out via an e-mail from the Naneu Marketing Manager.

**Marc Langille** · 10-30-2009, 09:00 PM

Here is the image now up on their blog (albeit a smaller one than this):

Rhizo · 10-31-2009, 08:14 AM

Nice bags the U60 and U120 are looking pretty appealing to me.

**Marc Langille** · 10-31-2009, 08:20 AM

Rhizo, please send me a note if you decide to buy, before you buy...

The shot was taken during the second workshop by David Black after showing him what a huge difference a CPL can make - even in a slot canyon.

Regards,
Marc

10-14-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	New sponsor: Naneu, a travel and camera backpack company Thought I'd pass a nice development along: I'm on board with a travel backpack/camera bag company now. That section or pool of photographers is known as Friends of Naneu: http://naneupro.com/friends.mdv?a=marc Naneu Pro designs and sells travel/camera backpacks, laptop bags, I bought a travel backpack from them after discussing a specific backpack with a pro shooter and his recommendations. They brought me on board after reviewing my images and blog - Naneu Pro picked me up so to speak! I'm also involved in testing/reviewing their gear and am now part of the Product Development team for improving current gear during the design cycle and beta testing gear not on the market yet. Rest assured that they are happy a taller photographer is on board (I'm 6' 3" tall) for designs, etc. They don't make gear for everything I use: for example that 12.75 pound super telephoto lens I just bought - a special backpack setup is often needed to hike with a long/heavy lens, so I'll go with another supplier. They understand that need and encourage my use of another manufacturer's product. On the other hand I'm in direct contact with Bombardier Aerospace division to confirm CRJ overhead luggage bin dimensions so future products are carry on compatible with regional jets. This information is passed on to Naneu in the hopes of incorporating into future product development. One example of working with the company and airline manufacturers to improve things and protect our gear while flying - hopefully for future products. If interested in any of their products, please send me a note and I'll do my best to answer any questions, etc. I'll be testing and reviewing equipment, specifically the K4L and Sahara 217F backpacks in the near future. Regards, Marc Last edited by Marc Langille; 11-04-2009 at 09:57 AM.

10-30-2009, 06:18 PM	#12
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	update Yikes, my mug is now on their blog! Nobody told me either... Naneu Bags Blog Just found out via an e-mail from the Naneu Marketing Manager.

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10-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I know these guys - saw their products at Australia's PMA show last year. Very nice stuff. Congrats on this sponsorship mate. Their products are in good hands. Well done.

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Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them!

10-15-2009, 02:53 AM	#4
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by Arpe Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them! ( I didn't either ) Congrats Marc!

10-15-2009, 03:27 AM	#5
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Congrats Marc for another great news after you got the best tele lens from Pentax

10-15-2009, 03:49 AM	#6
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash I know these guys - saw their products at Australia's PMA show last year. Very nice stuff. Congrats on this sponsorship mate. Their products are in good hands. Well done. Thanks Ash and they do make great stuff. I was in contact with them via Kerrick James and his input convinced me that it was time to buy a K4L - I am glad I did! Originally posted by Arpe Wow, good on ya mate! Never heard of them! Thank you Arpe - it's nice to have input options when they need it! The offer for a second cap is still there...

10-15-2009, 03:53 AM	#7
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by netuser ( I didn't either ) Congrats Marc! They're making super high quality products - limited lifetime warranty like Lowepro. What I like is that both they and Wimberley want product feedback. The owners at Wimberley are especially interested because I am a Pentax shooter. I know that sounds strange, but it's because my gear choice is an anomaly amongst most nature photographers. That's the draw for them. Originally posted by frank Congrats Marc for another great news after you got the best tele lens from Pentax Thank you Frank! I am hoping the stars are aligning a little better these days. At least they asked me to come on board before I got the 250-600/5.6, so I know it's not because of the lens...

10-15-2009, 04:02 AM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Congrats Marc, Lots of good news these days for you. They sure picked a good spokes person.

10-15-2009, 04:34 AM	#9
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	I use the K2L - I like it a lot for backpacking and carrying tripod and all. Very comfortable for long hikes

10-15-2009, 11:20 AM	#10
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack Congrats Marc, Lots of good news these days for you. They sure picked a good spokes person. Thank you Peter and I'm still waiting for next year! More good news is on the horizon, but any announcement is premature. Regards, Marc

10-17-2009, 06:01 PM	#11
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Congratulations Marc, well done. The Naneu you had on the workshop is certainly a very nice bag and very practical as well. The harness was top notch and the personal storage area was big enough to travel with. I would certainly give it a big tick from what I saw.....even if I am a Delsey fan. Cheers

10-30-2009, 09:00 PM	#13
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Here is the image now up on their blog (albeit a smaller one than this):

10-31-2009, 08:14 AM	#14
Rhizo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 52	Nice bags the U60 and U120 are looking pretty appealing to me.

10-31-2009, 08:20 AM	#15
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Rhizo, please send me a note if you decide to buy, before you buy... The shot was taken during the second workshop by David Black after showing him what a huge difference a CPL can make - even in a slot canyon. Regards, Marc

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