Marco Kost wrote:
> When I go backpacking, I take always all may EOS stuff with me,
>
> I always feel very limited when using a backpack the size a Nature
> Trekker or similar has. So my solution: I take a really big backpack
> (e.g. Gregory Katmai) which has a large zipper on the front for fast
> access to my gear. With such a high-end backpack it´s quite easy to
> also carry around some other stuff like tent, sleeping bag etc.
When I do manage to go backpacking, my backpack (K2 Longbed) always seems to be
full before I get to *any* photo gear. Perhaps this is because these trips
always seem to occur in a cold-weather season. . . .
> I think I would feel limited taking only a EOS 300 with me and let´s
> say a 28-105, as I´m used to my stuff.
Well, yes. That's why I make the distinction between trips were photography is
the primary goal and those where it isn't.
> Instead, I try to get very lightweight outdoor gear.
> Hey, if you can afford lenses for thousands of dollars,
In my case, that was a one-time occurance, unlikely to ever be repeated.
> there should be some money left for high-end tents and
> backpacks.
Sierra Designs tent, Marmot and Western Mountaineering bags, K2/Dana backpacks.
. . .
> O.k. I have to admit I´m a trained mountain climber and I don´t care
> carrying a backpack with 20+ kilos as I´m used to.
These days, a few flat miles with 40 lbs. (18kg) would probably kill me.
Nonetheless, the problem is space, not weight.
Happy hiking!
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