Quote Originally Posted by John T View Post
I have both a Toho FC 45 and a Chamonix 045N (original). The Toho is definitely much easier to get into my Osprey Atmos 50 because it can fit into the little nooks and crannies in the pack, whereas the Chamonix needs a dedicated area that isn't always available in my pack. I use the Toho for the ultralight backpacking trips (since I'm a wimp) and the Chamonix when I go shorter distances, and as my normal 4x5 camera.
Hey fellow Toho person...

It seems that the Chamonix is about the same size as the Toho bellows, and is also more compact since there isn't a separate mounting frame?
  • Toho: 7.25" x 6.5" x 2.5" (doesn't include the mounting frame)
  • Chamonix: 7" x 6.8" x 3"


My 10-year old backpack was 4000 cu-in and was starting to fall apart. I recently upgraded to the Osprey Argon 85 (7100 cu-in), and it is a really nice backpack, great support, and also has compression straps in case you're carrying a smaller load. I also tried the Arc'Teryx Altra 75 and didn't care for it, even though it weighed less than the Argon.