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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-06-2016, 12:42 PM
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Thanks for the thoughts.
 Quote: Addressing the original points from @serothis at the top of this thread: - Space for k-1 + lens + 1-2 spare lenses; flash (yongnuo 560 III); Both bags should fit that, but Sedona has more camera space than Hiker. What lenses do you want to bring? And why flash on a hike?
The list of lenses I want to take is growing. However ,for the actual hike, I have a my Sigma 85mm (I might leave this at home) and DFA 100 macro. I'm stalking a FA* 24mm on ebay and I don't yet have a solution for long telephoto but I might pick up a cheap used one for the trip.
For the flash, I'll be traveling with a fried so occasional portrait shots will be done. I'm also hoping to come accross lots of interesting bugs and animals that might not want to sit still for a long tripod setup/exposure.
Quote: - Compartment for non-camera gear. Both bags have a compartment above the camera section (plus smaller storage pockets). Hiker has a larger compartment.
- Storage for tripod (Dolica TX570DS) and a water bottle. I think that's a small-ish travel tripod. You have multiple mounting points for a tripod with either bag. Both bags are good for small tripods, but Sedona has better mounting options for large tripods.
- Some way to attach/store a rain coat (nice to have but not required). A small coat can store inside. If you take it off while it's still wet you can find a place to let it dry on the outside of either bag.
- Water resistance is a plus. Both bags have rain covers inside that can be pulled over. Hiker seems more rainproof because it has a large flap covering the top. A light rain will run off the top of Hiker, while Sedona has a zipper on top that needs the rain cover sooner.
- Discretion is also a plus. Something that doesn't scream "ˇˇexpensive camera gear inside!!" The Sedona looks like a cheaper bag and is less obvious.
Again thank you for the insight.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-03-2016, 06:03 PM
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@ChrisPlatt
We get it. You don't like backpacks. That's fine. But that's what I'm looking for. That's what I feel will best suit my needs. And that's why I came here asking for help. Lots of people have made some very helpful, specific suggestions. A suggestion of "Anything else" is like saying 1+1 = a number. Not a useful or reasonable answer. All you've done is stirred up bickering.
Please stop derailing this thread.
If you want to talk about which kind of bag has suited your needs the best there's a thread just for that.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-02-2016, 06:43 PM
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Let me know how that works out for you. That's one that has been at the top of my list since vanguard was suggested. The only concern I had with that bag was the buckles looks kind of flimsy.
I've more or less given up on the budget. (i'll probably update the OP). I figure you get what you pay for.
I visited REI today and I found a lowepro bag (150 hatchback AW, I think) and found that although it's very nice bag, it's way smaller then I expected and too small for what I need. Anything that fits might needs is going way over the original budget.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-29-2016, 07:27 AM
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This is what I had in mind. While hiking, the camera will be on a sling. The bag will be used for carrying spare lenses and supplies.
The only time the camera will stay in the bag will when i'm traveling through airports and traveling to various parts of the country....and if it starts to rain (not all my lenses have WR).
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-24-2016, 12:51 PM
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I'm glad I asked now. plenty of time to comb through the suggestions.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-23-2016, 10:10 PM
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My hunt for a travel pack has begun.
I'm traveling to Costa Rica in December and I'm looking for a backpack style camera bag for a full day of hiking. I'm looking for advise from you wily veterans.
Features I need/want:
- Space for k-1 + lens + 1-2 spare lenses; flash (yongnuo 560 III);
- Compartment for non-camera gear.
- Storage for tripod (Dolica TX570DS) and a water bottle.
- Some way to attach/store a rain coat (nice to have but not required).
- Water resistance is a plus.
- Discretion is also a plus. Something that doesn't scream "ˇˇexpensive camera gear inside!!"
My top two candidates are the Lowepro fastpack 150 AW II and the Nat Geo W5070.
My concern with the Lowepro bag is that it can't do both a tripod and water bottle. It's one or the other. And I'm not sure where I could put my raincoat.
My concern with the nat geo bag is that it has long since gone out of production and all I can find are (I suspect) chinese knock-offs.
I'd like to keep it under $100 but there's wiggle room in the budget. Budget be damned! Do you guys/gals have any other recommendations?
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