ULF Pack

[William Whitaker]

On the suggestion of Jim Fitzgerald here, I looked into canoe packs as a possible solution to the issue of transporting a ULF camera. I decided to try a Kondos 'Outfitter Explorer' with advertised dimensions of 26" x 25" x 6.5" (HxWxD). The pack arrived the end of this week and it is certainly big enough. In fact, I need to work out a solution with some polyethylene foam to fill out the pack. As it is now, it's just too oversized to be reliable, although the initial attempt to shoulder the load went better than I expected. It shows great promise and will allow me to carry the 12x20 also (but not at the same time, obviously!) Some different internal fitting will be required for the 12x20, of course.

This shows my Wisner 14x17 hiding in the pack:


And I just added this to show the relative size of the pack:

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Will, nice! Go to the local Walmart and get some of that blue camp pad foam. You can bend it around or cut it to fit. Works great. I'll break my pack out later and take some pic's. For the 12 x 20 I'm not sure if the MEI packs will work. I have my 8 x 20 in one. I think it is the Explorer pack. Cheap on flebay

[William Whitaker]

Polyethylene foam is rigid. It's the stuff that "pool noodles" are made of. It can be cut easily to shape and provides good shock absorption. Cut pieces can be glued together to form shapes such as I want to do to create a fitted pack for a specific camera. I think I'll be able to do this so that the 12x20 rests on the bottom and the film holders in their individual sleeves can ride atop the camera. I'll update as I make progress - slowly.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Will, makes a lot of sense. I have to spend the time to cut and shape mine to fit better. Right now it is just bent around the inside with a cut piece on the bottom. The Kondos pack is a great one for ULF. It is not heavy. The suspension is adequate. Let's face it who wants to hike a long way with a ULF on their back!Also as I recall the pack is not that much. $150.00 or something like that?

[William Whitaker]

https://www.kondosoutdoors.com/produ...itter-explorer

Very reasonable considering the price everything else in ULF.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

https://www.kondosoutdoors.com/produ...itter-explorer

Very reasonable considering the price everything else in ULF.

Will, you got that right! The thing I like about the pack is that it is well made and does not weigh that much. Anyone who wants to have something to carry their ULF camera in should check it out. Thanks for the link.

[Tin Can]

https://www.kondosoutdoors.com/produ...itter-explorer

Very reasonable considering the price everything else in ULF.

Wow, nice stuff and made in Ely MN, which is a wonderful place to start an adventure.

In the Cities we always talked about Ely. Sometimes we even went there.

[Lachlan 717]

Thanks guys; useful info.

[Pete Roody]

Will,

Thanks for the idea. How is it in use?

Pete

[Fred L]

this may not fit 8x20 cameras but a good pack nonetheless. I imagine they might be able to make a custom sized one if asked and willing to pay extra.


http://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.co...6&categoryId=3