I am also an avid hiker/climber at the Shawangunk Mountains in New Paltz, NY. These mountains, or, if your from Colorado, hills, have some of the best rock climbing in the Northeast. I bring my F5 with the 80-200 attached in the Lowepro Topload Zoom AW. The 35-70 fits snugly in the front pocket. The bag provides excellent protection from bangs and moisture. I also just got the Sigma 18-35. I'll probably carry it in a fanny pack. Dennis queried >I'm considering a bag like the Lowepro Topload AW or >the Tenba Zoom LZ. Each of these is designed to hold an SLR with long >lens (e.g., 80-200 f/2.8) pointing downwards and comes with a chest >harness so that in can be worn in the front. This would keep my camera >in an almost at-the-ready position while keeping it from swinging and >providing some protection. >Has anyone tried this? Any other suggestions?
