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I'm looking for a a bag preferably a rucksack that I can put a camera 2 lenses and a tripod in. Now that might seem simple but I need it pretty tight as I want to run with it on as I'm joining the military I thought why not combine my training with one of my hobbies and run to the destination/along a beach and stop at a certain point whip the camera out and so on.

Or is this not possible at all?

Thanks in advance.

Nick
 
Hi Nick,

Something like the lowepro dryzone?
I used to wear mine kayaking on grade 4!!! (*edit* grade 4 is pretty full on)
 
adamdavi3s said:
Hi Nick,

Something like the lowepro dryzone?
I used to wear mine kayaking on grade 4!!! (*edit* grade 4 is pretty full on)
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Just youtube'd grade 4 kayaking and I must admit that is pretty full on :clap: but is it not a tad smoother as you aren't bouncing up and down as much? or was I watching the wrong videos :lol:

Just googled the price as well, I think I should of added I am on a budget of around £80 :lol:
 
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Haha no there isn't anything smooth and it's got to be on very tight!!!

£80 would potentially get you a used one, plus it's totally waterproof & thus sand proof ;-)
 
Vanguard uprise 45 sounds like what you're looking for. I paid £50 for mine on amazon.
 
Have you considered putting your camera equipment in a shoulder type bag, then putting that into a decent normal backpack? Access isn't as quick, but the camera equipment will be more snug and padded, you can use any normal decent spec rucksack and any water/dirt would have to penetrate several layers of fabrics.
 
freecom2 said:
Have you considered putting your camera equipment in a shoulder type bag, then putting that into a decent normal backpack? Access isn't as quick, but the camera equipment will be more snug and padded, you can use any normal decent spec rucksack and any water/dirt would have to penetrate several layers of fabrics.
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I hadn't no. I'd prefer just a rucksack though for quick access but I might have to go down that route.
 
nick.baker said:
Would you recommend running with it with a canon 50d? and a few lenses?
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I haven't been running with it but because of the moveable padding, my equipment fits in nicely without moving. Plus there is enough room in the camera compartment for my camera with the 55-300mm lens on.

It has tripod straps on the side so your tripod would be outside of the bag but mine never moves as long as its fix in correctly.

Also, as well as the normal two shoulder straps, there is a chest clip, waist strap, and a rain cover. Plus a decent sized compartment for anything you may want to take.

If you search for it with the word Flickr I remember I found someone who had posted a few decent pictures of it (but can't link atm as I'm on my phone)

I hope this helps!
 
SThornton said:
I haven't been running with it but because of the moveable padding, my equipment fits in nicely without moving. Plus there is enough room in the camera compartment for my camera with the 55-300mm lens on.

It has tripod straps on the side so your tripod would be outside of the bag but mine never moves as long as its fix in correctly.

Also, as well as the normal two shoulder straps, there is a chest clip, waist strap, and a rain cover. Plus a decent sized compartment for anything you may want to take.

If you search for it with the word Flickr I remember I found someone who had posted a few decent pictures of it (but can't link atm as I'm on my phone)

I hope this helps!
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I think that might be my choice of bag.
 
I have a Lowepro flipside 200 it is compact but should fit the camera and a lens.

I can't comment on how waterproof it is. It has a strap for a tripod but I guess for only a lightwieght one.
 
I think the main question I should ask is, is any bag safe for a dSLR when running 2-3 miles at a time?
 
nick.baker said:
I think the main question I should ask is, is any bag safe for a dSLR when running 2-3 miles at a time?
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I couldn't really comment on that as I've never run with it but I have used it on the rush hour tube and it protected my gear!
 
nick.baker said:
I think the main question I should ask is, is any bag safe for a dSLR when running 2-3 miles at a time?
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A better question would be; should you be running with weight in the first place - and the conventional answer is, No.

Concentrate on building up your CV work with short and then longer runs, in PT kit with decent trainers. Mix in some sit ups and press ups, as well as pull ups IF you have a safe location to do them.

Running with weight too early, when you don't really know what you are doing, can cause both strain and repetitive injury, which in turn could knock back your joining date. The same applies to running in boots.

What you need to achieve is a sound basic level of fitness, the rest will come in Ph1&2.
 
My fitness isn't that bad i've been training for around 2 months running a 1 1/2 miles in around 10 minutes.
 
You need to knock that down to 9:30.

I wasn't questioning your current level (although you could improve it), more commenting on your intended regime.

Basically don't risk your legs running with weight until you know what you are doing and what your body is capable of.
 
Not sure you have considered.. and depends on teh sizes of your lenses/space required inside.. flipside 400 aw lowepro... around 80ukp... Movable insides (to tighten against the lenses) space at top for camera to be facing down. Could remove the one side for more space inside. Zips up to your back, waist and chest strap and two pouches outside for bottles.

Might be too big, but if you are holding a change of clothes and only a few lenses might be worth it.

Jessops is where I got mine, and you could at least see in real life as to whether it would do what you need.
 
I've decided against running with my gear just because of the risk of it getting damaged but will be buying one of the bags mentioned above for when I want to cycle to my spots.

Already started yomping in boots for a few weeks now to get used to them. Been told to watch out for shin splints :lol:
 
I have been running with my slr and its fine.
I put it in a shoulder bag and then put that in a proper rucksack. No problems
 
mountainpenguin said:
I have been running with my slr and its fine.
I put it in a shoulder bag and then put that in a proper rucksack. No problems
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Does the vibration of it not effect the camera at all? I just don't want to risk it as I haven't got the money to replace it.
 
I use Optech (you can use any brand) pouch(es) (size as required) then stow the items in Exped dry bags (size a/r). The air in the sealed dry bag offers extra cushioning as well as protecting the camera/lenses from water/dust.

Then throw the lot into any decent rucsac (I like Deuter and Osprey or how about an Alpkit Gourdon?), tighten down the straps and go!;). Cheap, cheerful, flexible and efficient.
 
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