Re: OT:Back-packs for photo gear

2001-06-11 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I am interested in looking at some photo oriented back-packs to use for both short or extended treks into bush. I need it to be weather proof and have provisions for easily attaching a tripod. I've got a MiniTrekker from LowePro, which keeps the rain out

Re: OT:Back-packs for photo gear

2001-06-10 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi Rob, I have the LowePro SF Rover Lite. Although we don't have bush over here to quite the extent that you guys do it is useful for short trips. It has a big brother version which is waterproof. They both have excellent tripod provision. It's more of a photo day pack than anything else. You

Re: OT:Back-packs for photo gear

2001-06-10 Thread Mark Roberts
I have the Lowe Pro Photo Trekker AW. I'm very happy with it. The limitations on what you can carry are pretty much determined by your level of physical fitness rather than the pack: It can probably hold more than you want to haul around with you. At Grandfather Mountain I had a PZ-1p, MX and 645

Re: OT:Back-packs for photo gear

2001-06-10 Thread David S.
I have the Lowepro Nature Trekker AW with a pair of small separate side bags attached to it for day hikes. It is a little too small for my preferences will be replaced by the Photo Trekker AW when it is worn out. My normal day hike gear is food water, clothing for almost any weather

OT:Back-packs for photo gear

2001-06-09 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I am interested in looking at some photo oriented back-packs to use for both short or extended treks into bush. I need it to be weather proof and have provisions for easily attaching a tripod. I have a brochure on the LowePro AW series packs they seem to fit the bill however I would