RE: Camera backpack with drawers
Really? I just looked it up and one meaning for the word trolling is to move around : RAMBLE according to M-W.com... yeah, it means the same thing here - I just somehow imagined that I would be trawling ebay cos then I'd haul in my catch and throw back all the rubbish to pull out the gems. I thought a 'troll' was a malicious monkey who stirs up trouble? Does trolling mean something different in your parts, Cotty? I know that back when I was hitchhiking in Ireland, I was told to always ask for a lift instead of a ride. ;) You mean like fanny pack ? ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
RE: Camera backpack with drawers
Does trolling mean something different in your parts, Cotty? I know that back when I was hitchhiking in Ireland, I was told to always ask for a lift instead of a ride. ;) You mean like fanny pack ? ;-) Don't you mean a bum bag? ;) Amita
Re: Camera backpack with drawers
Hi Amita, On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:25:07 -0400, Amita Guha wrote: Does anyone remember who made a camera backpack with front-loading lens drawers? I'm not talking about the Lowepro Trim Trekker. The interior was yellow. I thought it was Domke but I think I was wrong. I have seen two of them, both aimed at digital, but they may have other models too: 1) Tenba DB-15C This one has the lens-compartments accessible from the outside without opening the whole front-flap ... http://www.tenbagear.com/2000_01_db15c.htm 2) Lightware Digital Bacpack Seems to be accessible without laying it down, but pictures are unclear http://www.lightwareinc.com Amita, still in search of the perfect camera backpack Yes, me too :-) The Lowepro Compu-trekker is on my short-list now, but that is mainly since I want to take a digital outfit inlcuding a laptop on the plane ... (It does NOT have lens-drawers by the way :-) http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/trekking/computrekkeraw.htm Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
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Yes Amita it was Domke. It is called the Outpack and I just bought a used one about three weeks ago. I always loved this camera bag and wanted one but they were very expensive. I found one used in mint condition. They're quite large but they hold a lot of gear. I like the drawer-type compartments, perfect for mid-size prime lenses. The large compartment in the middle holds my 400/5.6... After buying it, I'm considering selling my lowepro Nature Treker... Vic Thanks, Vic! It looks like the Domke Armadillo was an update on the Outpack design. Could you please tell me the dimensions of the Outpack? If it's too tall for me to carry comfortably, there's no point in my lusting after it. :) I found a guy out in CA who has an Armadillo to sell, but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. In the meantime, I am heading back to BH today to look at the Lowepro Trim Trekker as a replacement for my Micro Trekker 200. Amita
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I have also been looking for a backpack. Is the Outpack still being sold? When I go to the Domke Outpack website I find under Outpack only two bags, for long lense (800mm) and dri packs. I cannot find info on the OutPack you describe or where to buy one. Do you have a website of a dealer? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 9:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Camera backpack with drawers Hi Amita- The Outpack's dimensions are about 24 inches long by about 13-14 inches wide. It includes a raincoat removable handles to carry it from the top or the side. It also has a very well-designed harness system for carrying the bag a long distance... I can take a shot of it and e-mail it to you if you like... Vic
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Bless her, I think she means *trawling* eBay.I hope. Don't you know trolling ebay is dangerous!!! to your wallet that is! Your sure to see all kinds of things you just have to have...lol 8). Dave -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 7:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Camera backpack with drawers Found it! I went through some old Outdoor Photographers that I was about to throw out and found it. It's the Domke Armadillo 30 and it's not made anymore, so I'm going to start trolling ebay for it. Amita Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
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Domke Quest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes Amita it was Domke. It is called the Outpack and I just bought a used one about three weeks ago. I always loved this camera bag and wanted one but they were very expensive. I found one used in mint condition. They're quite large but they hold a lot of gear. I like the drawer-type compartments, perfect for mid-size prime lenses. The large compartment in the middle holds my 400/5.6... After buying it, I'm considering selling my lowepro Nature Treker... Vic Does anyone remember who made a camera backpack with front-loading lens drawers? I'm not talking about the Lowepro Trim Trekker. The interior was yellow. I thought it was Domke but I think I was wrong. Amita, still in search of the perfect camera backpack -- Dr. Shaun Canning Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Services P.O. Box 21, Dampier, 6713. 0414-967644 Http://www.heritageservices.com.au
RE: Camera backpack with drawers
Really? I just looked it up and one meaning for the word trolling is to move around : RAMBLE according to M-W.com... Does trolling mean something different in your parts, Cotty? I know that back when I was hitchhiking in Ireland, I was told to always ask for a lift instead of a ride. ;) Bless her, I think she means *trawling* eBay.I hope. Don't you know trolling ebay is dangerous!!! to your wallet that is! Your sure to see all kinds of things you just have to have...lol 8). Dave -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 7:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Camera backpack with drawers Found it! I went through some old Outdoor Photographers that I was about to throw out and found it. It's the Domke Armadillo 30 and it's not made anymore, so I'm going to start trolling ebay for it. Amita Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
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I have also been looking for a backpack. Is the Outpack still being sold? Doesn't look like it, which is a shame because it was a brilliant design. Anyway, I finally found the dimensions of the Armadillo online and it turns out it was 22 inches tall, which is way too tall for my back. I think I'm going to settle for the Lowepro Trim Trekker for now, but the Trim Trekker has its flaws as well - the Domke Outpack and Armadillo and the Tenba DB-15C seem to be the only backpacks ever made that allow front or side access to equipment. I am seriously thinking about trying to create my own bag. Amita
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Try this to get a picture of the backpack and information. It really is as cool as it looks. It's not for everyone - it's big. But it sure holds a lot of equipment for all of us collectors who like to have everything with us... Vic http://www.photographyreview.com/pscCamera,Cases/Backpacks/Domke,OutPack,Photo ,Backpack/PRD_84801_3139crx.aspx
Re: Camera backpack with drawers
On Tue, 8 Jun 2004, Amita Guha wrote: Does anyone remember who made a camera backpack with front-loading lens drawers? I'm not talking about the Lowepro Trim Trekker. The interior was yellow. I thought it was Domke but I think I was wrong. Amita, still in search of the perfect camera backpack What do you mean by front loading lens drawers? It sounds like you could be talking about one of the smaller Crumpler backpacks. They have the camera area in the bottom, and I believe that they are front loaded. I have a larger Crumpler backpack (Brian's Hottub is the model) and like it a lot, but you do need to take it off to get to the lenses. This is the Crumpler model that I was thinking of: http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/camerabag/the_formal_lounge.html This is what I have: http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/camerabag/brians_hot_tub.html alex
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What do you mean by front loading lens drawers? It had drawers in the front that tilted open. I saw it in an advertisement in Outdoor Photographer. It sounds like you could be talking about one of the smaller Crumpler backpacks. They have the camera area in the bottom, and I believe that they are front loaded. I have a larger Crumpler backpack (Brian's Hottub is the model) and like it a lot, but you do need to take it off to get to the lenses. I've seen Brian's Hot Tub and it's way too big for me unfortunately, but thanks for mentioning it. :) I actually want to take a look at the Crumpler Puppet, which is the smallest.
RE: Camera backpack with drawers
Found it! I went through some old Outdoor Photographers that I was about to throw out and found it. It's the Domke Armadillo 30 and it's not made anymore, so I'm going to start trolling ebay for it. Amita
RE: Camera backpack with drawers
Don't you know trolling ebay is dangerous!!! to your wallet that is! Your sure to see all kinds of things you just have to have...lol 8). Dave -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 7:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Camera backpack with drawers Found it! I went through some old Outdoor Photographers that I was about to throw out and found it. It's the Domke Armadillo 30 and it's not made anymore, so I'm going to start trolling ebay for it. Amita
