At the start of September I'm making an 8 day trip to Denali NP. I'll be backpacking and camping with a small group, including two guides.
I have decided to take my 4x5 - as I'm sure I would regret leaving it at home. This will be the first time in a long time that I've done multi day backpacking and the first time ever with large format camera kit.
Fortunately, my camera and lens set up is light (Chamonix, Fujinon 300 f8.5; Nikkor M 200 f8; Sironar N 135 f5.6). I'm also in the process of getting hold of a light tripod and head - since my current tripod/head combo is much too heavy for backpacking.
Film wise, I have to decide whether to bite the bullet and order some very expensive Quickloads from Japan Exposures (Acros and Astia seem to be available) or to pack a few holders and my Harrison Pup changing tent and some regular boxes of Acros and Provia (my preferred films).
Currently, I'm thinking that the changing tent option might be best, since it's quite packable and doesn't weigh too much - even with the poles. Also, regular 4x5 film boxes are pretty compact compared to QL packaging. If I go this route I'd probably take 4 holders and 40 sheets of film.
However, I know that after a long day's hiking, loading and unloading film will be a real chore so the QL tempts me (despite the price and even though I'd have to settle for Astia rather than Provia).
What would experienced LF backpackers advise? Quickloads or changing tent?
Any other general advice for backpacking with LF? Where in/on the pack should I carry the tripod? Stuff the LF gear in a day sack inside the main pack?
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