External Frame Backpack

**jmontague** · 13-Oct-2016, 13:08

I have a Loewpro Super Trekker that is absolutely huge. It will carry my Toyo 45g, four lenses, Two bellows, extension rail, 12 film holders and still has room for more. It is anything but light, but is remarkably comfortable. It is adjustable to accommodate many sizes of people - I am 6' 5" and it fits me well. There are ample pockets on the inside, as well, for filters, cable releases, etc. I have been contemplating selling it so, if you would like to see some photos, send me a PM.

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**Celier** · 13-Jun-2018, 01:55

Sorry that I will wet in the old conversation...
Try it on before you buy it. The pack has to fit your body more than anything else that's why they make men and women packs support on different parts.
What type of gear do you want to carry? How much weight? and bulk? Pick a pack that will fit all your gear and fits you what pack that is doesn't matter as long as it fits you.
You can use a Yukon backpack it's very cheapie you need a tarp or a blanket and some rope. I also use this backpack a lot when I visit casinos. By the way, there is a question about the best online casinos, Has anyone played this casino - casinosranker.com, What do you think of this casino? Any thoughts?

**Jim Andrada** · 13-Jun-2018, 12:44

I used to use a Kelty. I got rid of the pack part and made my own carrier to fit the camera and the frame - as I recall it was a simple Masonite or Plywood sheet cut appropriately and had places to strap the camera and accessories and a fabric cover. Worked fine. I fell down a slope in Yosemite and the only damage was a slight bend in one of the focus drive shafts of the Linhof Kardan Bi. That was 45 years ago and the camera still has the slightly bent shaft and still works just fine. (I was taking the Ansel Adams workshop at the time.)

**Drew Wiley** · 13-Jun-2018, 15:03

Bragging rights, just like AA's bent nose!

**Drew Bedo** · 23-Jun-2018, 04:48

What did the OP finally do?

**asf** · 23-Jun-2018, 06:24

I found some possible frame solutions but eventually decided to pack a smaller camera

**asf** · 23-Jun-2018, 06:26

Btw I can fit a p2 8x10 in a Lowepro 650
It’s comfortable enough but I don’t go more than a mile or so

**ricolm** · 6-Jul-2018, 00:45

I'm very pleased with my Loewpro Super Trekker, though how I wish there are exterior pouches for glasses, etc.

**rfesk** · 6-Jul-2018, 04:00

I keep my Sinar F2 in a case made from cardboard covered with contact paper. It also has room for film holders, lenses and accessories. When I want to carry it very far (no more than a mile or so) I just strap it to a military surplus ALICE backpack frame that I purchased which came with a shelf.