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Phillip Palacios · January 1st, 2007, 11:20 AM

O.K.
I am doing some hikes soon with my camera and gear:
HVX200
P2store
5 Batteries
Monitor (deciding between Swit and Marshall)
A few screw on filters
mic and cables
tripod
Rain slicker

I bought the petrol bag said to fit the hvx and gear, and am a little concerned with how little room there actually is for the gear. everything is cramed in it seems, since this is baisically just a storage/light duty bag it is fine, BUT I am concerned that the packs that claim to fit the HVX will do just that, fit the HVX and not much else.

What packs have you all used WITH gear?
I am looking for somthing that will withstand actual trail use, fit all my gear safely, be water resistant, and have a proper fit (on me)

Suggestions?

Phillip Palacios · January 3rd, 2007, 02:38 PM

I found this on B&H:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

does ANYone have input on this?

Phil

Kevin Railsback · January 3rd, 2007, 04:01 PM

Usually out in Yellowstone I take along a Lowe Super Photo Trekker.

Robert Lane · January 4th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Philip,

I recently went pack-shopping myself but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a "camera specific" pack and came up with a very cost effective solution:

REI has a variety of general use backpacks that will work very well. I found one (can't remember the model name and it doesn't say anywhere on the bag) that has room for the following:

- HVX mounted on Zacuto base-plate with extended rods fore & aft
- Panasonic BT-LH900 monitor
- (2) Endura 10s V-mount batts (for monitor)
- (3) HVX batts
- Matte-box and 2 square filters
- Varizoom ROCK-PZFI controller

Unlike the packs that come with built-in separators like camera cases do, I've just wrapped each item in either foam or bubble-wrap to keep them from bumping into each other in each compartment. I was most concerned with the monitors' face being scratched by something during transport so I taped a piece of cardboard over the face and then wrapped it in foam with a rubber band to hold the foam in place.

The REI bag was $100 and has 6 layered compartments

Michael Younger · January 4th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Id stay away from that KATA one from BH. Its good with pockets, protection, etc, but its huge! Its like having a giant turtle shell on your back. I had mine, used it once, ended up selling on ebay last year when I was using a xl2 with it. I second the REI bag idea, I use a Northface bag, that was around $100-$125 or something and its great. And there are so many levels-sizes-colors-types of those type of packs, I am sure you can find something that works best. And in the end of the day, you still have a pack that can be used for other purposes outside of camera use. I usually put most my extras, filters in front or side pockets, and carry my SLR and HVX200 together in main area.

Phillip Palacios · January 5th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Thanks guys,
I will be heading to my local hiking gear shop to check out what they have.
I will probably end up puting all the gear in sealline saks inside the pack for water protection (tropical downpours and such).

Thanks again,
Phil

January 1st, 2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Phillip Palacios Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 233	Good Backpack for HVX + gear O.K. I am doing some hikes soon with my camera and gear: HVX200 P2store 5 Batteries Monitor (deciding between Swit and Marshall) A few screw on filters mic and cables tripod Rain slicker I bought the petrol bag said to fit the hvx and gear, and am a little concerned with how little room there actually is for the gear. everything is cramed in it seems, since this is baisically just a storage/light duty bag it is fine, BUT I am concerned that the packs that claim to fit the HVX will do just that, fit the HVX and not much else. What packs have you all used WITH gear? I am looking for somthing that will withstand actual trail use, fit all my gear safely, be water resistant, and have a proper fit (on me) Suggestions? Last edited by Phillip Palacios; January 1st, 2007 at 11:22 AM. Reason: descriptive title

January 3rd, 2007, 02:38 PM	#2
Phillip Palacios Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 233	Kata? I found this on B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search does ANYone have input on this? Phil

January 3rd, 2007, 04:01 PM	#3
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Usually out in Yellowstone I take along a Lowe Super Photo Trekker. __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

January 4th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#4
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	Philip, I recently went pack-shopping myself but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a "camera specific" pack and came up with a very cost effective solution: REI has a variety of general use backpacks that will work very well. I found one (can't remember the model name and it doesn't say anywhere on the bag) that has room for the following: - HVX mounted on Zacuto base-plate with extended rods fore & aft - Panasonic BT-LH900 monitor - (2) Endura 10s V-mount batts (for monitor) - (3) HVX batts - Matte-box and 2 square filters - Varizoom ROCK-PZFI controller Unlike the packs that come with built-in separators like camera cases do, I've just wrapped each item in either foam or bubble-wrap to keep them from bumping into each other in each compartment. I was most concerned with the monitors' face being scratched by something during transport so I taped a piece of cardboard over the face and then wrapped it in foam with a rubber band to hold the foam in place. The REI bag was $100 and has 6 layered compartments

January 4th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#5
Michael Younger New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 15	Id stay away from that KATA one from BH. Its good with pockets, protection, etc, but its huge! Its like having a giant turtle shell on your back. I had mine, used it once, ended up selling on ebay last year when I was using a xl2 with it. I second the REI bag idea, I use a Northface bag, that was around $100-$125 or something and its great. And there are so many levels-sizes-colors-types of those type of packs, I am sure you can find something that works best. And in the end of the day, you still have a pack that can be used for other purposes outside of camera use. I usually put most my extras, filters in front or side pockets, and carry my SLR and HVX200 together in main area.

January 5th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#6
Phillip Palacios Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 233	Thanks guys, I will be heading to my local hiking gear shop to check out what they have. I will probably end up puting all the gear in sealline saks inside the pack for water protection (tropical downpours and such). Thanks again, Phil