john101477
Photographer in the Wild
I have to agree here. The frame might give a little added protection for the camera equip but in the long run a tripod is going to be more useful.
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Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Fine! Be that way.
I had also thought about the shots you want when you need to set the tripod up in the water and your right, tain't going to do that with the pack. :elkgrin:
OK fine, I'll take my tripod but if I get extra sore it will be your fault.
I had also thought about the shots you want when you need to set the tripod up in the water and your right, tain't going to do that with the pack. :elkgrin:
OK fine, I'll take my tripod but if I get extra sore it will be your fault.
daverami
Explorer
I have used a Lowepro Nature Trekker AW for a long time. It is a very good pack with lots of room, tripod holder, zipper pockets, waterproof cover...(for sale by the way).
Lowepro's newer model is the Nature Trekker AWII. From quickly looking at the specs, I think they are very similar.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Nature-Trekker-AW-II,1971,14.htm
However, having said all that, I now use a Kata KTR-103. It's about the same size as the Lowepro, but I think it has a lower profile, i.e., when walking around with it, it doesn't look like a camera bag, unless you have a tripod strapped to it. It also has a pocket inside for a laptop/notebook/netbook.
It works for me anyway.
http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=275&Version=Photo
Lowepro's newer model is the Nature Trekker AWII. From quickly looking at the specs, I think they are very similar.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Nature-Trekker-AW-II,1971,14.htm
However, having said all that, I now use a Kata KTR-103. It's about the same size as the Lowepro, but I think it has a lower profile, i.e., when walking around with it, it doesn't look like a camera bag, unless you have a tripod strapped to it. It also has a pocket inside for a laptop/notebook/netbook.
It works for me anyway.
http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=275&Version=Photo
Photog
Explorer
I agree about the tripod. Take one.
But consider what you might use it for, that your pack frame will not do. You may find that you don't need a tall tripod. Something that can sit in a few inches of water, or get down close to the ground. This could save some weight and space.
For a taller perspective than your pack frame, you may be able to use a walking stick/monopod. You will probably be carrying a walking stick anyway, make it do double duty.
Everything is a compromise, when you are carrying everything on your back.
For your first few dayhikes, pack everything, as if you are going on an overnight trip. It will give you a chance to work out the bugs before going out for a long weekend.
But consider what you might use it for, that your pack frame will not do. You may find that you don't need a tall tripod. Something that can sit in a few inches of water, or get down close to the ground. This could save some weight and space.
For a taller perspective than your pack frame, you may be able to use a walking stick/monopod. You will probably be carrying a walking stick anyway, make it do double duty.
Everything is a compromise, when you are carrying everything on your back.
For your first few dayhikes, pack everything, as if you are going on an overnight trip. It will give you a chance to work out the bugs before going out for a long weekend.
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john101477
Photographer in the Wild
I know you bought the frame to use as a camera mount but the frame adds weight and really is not that useful IMO. my internal frame pack is great and saves weight. Might try both with and without and see what works best for you.
On another note, I was looking at my Dana Bridger and think i may be able to convert it after all with a little ingenuity, a sewing machine and $20 in materials. or I can get some memory foam and hot knife it.
On another note, I was looking at my Dana Bridger and think i may be able to convert it after all with a little ingenuity, a sewing machine and $20 in materials. or I can get some memory foam and hot knife it.