Ok. I have read through countless threads but need some advice. I cannot make up my dang mind.
What I Want (I think):
- To travel with two bags. Both of which can generally be carry-on (I sometimes fly standby and must carry on). One a backpack, the other a duffle or similar.
- Organized containers/etc for different camera systems.
- To travel with Hasselblad and Leica.
- Have space to slip in smaller bag full of 4x5 kit...especially so I can decide to go hike with Leica/Hassie or Leica/4x5.
- Ability to hike/walk with one bag and leave the other at the hostel/hotel.
What I Own:
- I have been traveling with one bag Gregory Z55 pack, but it is too difficult to travel. When I go on day trips I either carry all my stuff with me or leave clothes and stuff laying around in a hostel locker.
- I do own a North Face duffel, but it is somewhat big. I normally check it when traveling with it.
- Photobackpacker cascade film holder
- Photobackpacker lens cases for LF lenses
- Small organized bags (lightweight) that I have my dark cloth, loupe, etc in.
- Leica M2 with one lens
- Hasselblad 500C/M with two lenses (I normally only travel with 80mm)
- Chamonix 4x5 with two lenses, film holders, etc
- Harrison pup changing tent
- CP26-L3S FLM Tripod (folded length - 24")
What I Am Considering:
- Any feedback on these?
Been wanting to get a Medium Shallow ICU, but they are always out of stock or on backorder. (Any alternatives similar to this that you know of? Maybe I should get a RPT case for the camera itself?)- Inside a backpack or duffle or whatever I can slip the ICU.
Similar to this:
F-Stop Medium Shallow ICU by alkanphel, on Flickr- Leaning toward a duffle bag (smaller than I own) for clothes, etc. And using my backpack for photogear only. I can leave a camera in the duffle bag (locked in locker) or have them all with me.
- Originally was leaning toward using the duffle bag for cameras...but this doesn't seem optimal for hiking/walking around cities/country-sides.
- I am hesitant to get another backpack since the Gregory is nice and made for hiking.
ANY advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
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