Hello all,
I have seen quite a few posts where people extol the virture of a Kelty Redwing Pack as their camera bag. I was wondering about the suitability of one for use with an ARCA-Swiss Discovery. I know that might be some other alternative packs like a Mountainsmith or Osprey, but the Redwing seems to be the standard pack used.
I have the ARCA case and it is great for holding the camera, but not so great for carrying on a longer hike. I purchased a LowePro Super Trekker to use. I have had alot of luck and comfort while carrying other LP packs, but I detest the Super Trekker. It is really more of a piece of luggage than a pack. From the zip on strap covers, to straps that way way too long, to it will not stand up, to it just does not fit the camera very well-it is not the pack I was hoping it to be. It certainly is not "super" to me, except is cost a super amount of money.
I like the look of what some folks have done with their Kelty Redwings. Has anybody done that to carry an ARCA camera? Is the Kelty big enough? Any other bigger models that do the trick. I find that the ST gets filled but it is not very efficient in it's use of all that space.
My typical load
Discovery on 30 CM rail
dark cloth
3 lenses on the 110 boards
Quickload holder
1-2 boxes Quickloads
Soligor spotmeter
loupe
Cokin p filter fit and cd case with filters.
odds and ends like a headlamp and cleaning cloth
I would ideally like to be able to add a light rain jacket, small first aid kit, lunch and a water bottle to this bag for day hikes.
I saw the Photobackpacker cases and they look like possible way to, although I do not know if they have a case that would hold the ARCA. If I went to a folding rail or removed the rail will that open up some options?
As an alternative does anybody know of a pack that that would take the Discovery on the 30cm rail? I might look at a folding or telescoping rail as a way to make the camera flatter but if I could stay with the standard 30cm that would be a cheaper route -yes, I know "cheaper route" is an oxymoron with ARCA
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