Like Greg, I use a Think Tank backpack, but it is the largest model in their Streetwalker series called the Streetwalker HardDrive (since it includes a protected slot closest to your back for a laptop or iPad, that I use for keeping my shooting notes and certain other printed documents). The design, build quality and service of Think Tank products is generally quite good in my experience - and everything they make and sell is oriented toward photographers. I fit my Linhof Master Technika Classic 4x5 and 7 or 8 lenses in the Street Walker HardDrive, along with the dark cloth and various other widgets and batteries (etc.). However, due to the number of lenses I like to carry, I have to carry my film holders and light meter in specialized pouches on one of Think Tank's Speed Belts. They used to have a really outstanding pouch designed especially for 4x5 film holders (holding six), but I am not sure if it's still in their line. My tripod straps to the back pack (or I carry it in my hand), and there are side pouches for water bottles. I usually wear a photo vest for carrying my cellphone, filters, pens, cable release and all the other little fussy things that one needs when shooting. This works for me for my typical half-day excursions (or shorter) away from the car in National Parks or wherever, but if I were to be away for longer periods I'd need to reduce the number of lenses I carry so I could fit more/most of the stuff I carry in belt pouches into the back pack. I have the next smaller back pack in the Street Walker series for my MF and digital 35mm format gear, so I have to make a decision when I leave the car on whether to shoot with my 4x5 or my MF & digital gear, but I can not have it both ways. ...
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