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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-17-2016, 06:57 AM
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That's what I always recommend also.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-07-2016, 05:18 AM
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That's a nice looking bag, the first photo bag I see with a mesh back.
Is there room for a water bladder?
The setup looks a lot like what I use (regular hiking bag with insert) except that the opening is on the side instead of the front. Also, I can store more items but not a long lens in the insert.
Nice find!
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
10-03-2016, 05:05 AM
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I take it you've never been hiking.
Never had to carry food, spare clothes, water. Never had to climb above rocks, walk around trees, duck beneath tree branches, navigate difficult paths. Never had to distribute weight on your body so you can walk for hours or days.
Or maybe, contrary to what all physiotherapist think, you feel it's ok to hang all that weight on one shoulder?
Maybe you're the only person in the world who has understood how things SHOULD be done. The rest of the planet had it wrong all this time!
You, sir, are thickheaded. Or a smartmouth. Or both. In any case, you have now been ignored.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-30-2016, 05:13 AM
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"True" was too strong a word, granted. But I'm sure that once you put down your sarcasm loudspeaker, you'll understand how I meant to oppose snapshots and photography.
Person A asks for backpack recommendations.
Person B offers advice.
Person C, D, E, etc do the same.
Person H barges in and says backpacks suck. And offers no replacement solution. And passes judgment on others.
Person H is surprised that people don't enjoy it?
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-29-2016, 05:24 AM
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But any other type of bag is a tremendous hindrance for hiking.
However, a backpack can be coupled with a system such as the Op/tech slings and clips. I use such a system, when I have clips on the front straps, where I can attach the camera. And a lens pouch on the hips means I have access to two lenses in a pinch.
There is also a difference between a quick shot and a carefully planned picture. When I hike a long distance, it's not to quickly grab a snapshot, but to make a true image.
Now I don't follow at all.
Respectfully, your post has not helped anyone in this thread.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
09-26-2016, 05:17 AM
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You'll get all sorts of replies where people will recommend the bag they use. That's normal.
Do you already have a non-camera backpack that you enjoy using? If so, use that one, simply add an insert fitted to the bag to protect your camera gear.
A good backpack is of tremendous importance when hiking. By "good" I mean" properly fitted to your body". There are many many more options for regular backpacks than there are for camera backpacks, so it's more likely that you will find a good back if it's not dedicated for cameras.
For instance, my bag (I won't tell you the brand unless you ask, no fanboy here :P ) has top and bottom compartments. The bottom compartment is a perfect fit for an insert, and can store a camera with zoom lens, flash, 2-3 primes and accessories. The top compartment has a water bladder, room for food, a long lens in its case (such as the 60-250), it has a mesh back (something you won't find on most camera bags) and a side pocket which is perfect for a tripod.
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