i would need two or three...to carry the camera and the lenses seperatly..maybe they look slightly too small...i've heard of chestpacks? but have been failing at the internets as of late... i thought about strapping something to my leg but figured after 50 miles my stride and or camera would take a beating from my poles
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Registered: 05/28/08
Posts: 278
Loc: Texas Hill Country
I use a harness by OP Tech. It has elastic to keep it close to your chest but allow you yo raise it for shooting. Here I am using it with a Tamarac bag and my Canon G9, but it works well with my S2 DSLR also. I like to have the camera available immediately.
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The Kit Cube is large enough to hold a 70-200mm lens (hood reversed), and a large flash unit and another lens. I use it in my day pack -- great design.
Registered: 05/28/08
Posts: 278
Loc: Texas Hill Country
I usually take a F/2.8 12-24 DX with my DSLR. The straps handle that well and keep it from swinging. I have a couple other F/2.8 lenses that might be too much for it but I wouldn't take them backpacking either. I also use the harness for binoculars when hunting.
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I like to keep my camera in my hip belt pockets. If your pack doesn't have them, you can probably order some from Mountain Laurel Designs to fit onto your pack's hip belts.
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