Sling/Rucksack for photo days out

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I would be interested to her views on ease of use and protection for using rucksacks on days out in the field.

I am an amateur photography interested mainly in nature and would like to carry the following:-
  1. a D7100 attached to a Sigma 150-500
  2. a D90 attached to a Tamron 180 Macro lens
  3. A medium sized pair of binoculars
  4. Water, maps, light refreshment
  5. Spare battery lens wipes, cards etc.
I am a slow but steady walker, but of a round frame so need largish buckles straps to hold rucksack in place.

I am not keen n changing lens in the field

In the writes ups I've seen only ever mentions one lens connected to a body.
 
Probably the Lowerpeo Flipside 400 would meet your needs, or even a Think Tank Glass Taxi with added pouches would meet your needs (I own both bags.)
Another alternative would be a harness system configured wirth a couple of large holsters (for the camera and lenses) and water bottle carriers etc.
I use the Think Tank System and it is very compfortable.
 
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Richard,

Thanks for your reply, Sorry for the delay I have not been on here for a couple of days.

Will certainly look into to your recommendations.

Richard
 
I would not attempt to recommend you a bag but would make a few observations about buying one.

First thing is to find a helpful shop and take all your kit there and try to get it to fit your chosen bag/bags, you can look at measurements all you like but there is nothing compared to getting hands on with the bag and your kit.

Secondly, I bought a Kata sling bag for my kit, and although it was just wanted I wanted size wise, and being able to sling the bag round to change lenses etc without taking it off was good I found that with all my gear in the bag it was just too heavy on the one strap. As a rucksack it was fine (Kata bags have the facility to convert the strap arrangement) but then I lost the ease of use of the sling.

I suppose it all depends on how you use your bag, but something to think about.

HTH

David
 
I bought a Lowepro flipside 400AW and it is a superb bit of kit. It holds a lot of gear. Not sure you'd cram two bodies in with two lenses attached, but is pretty big inside and has some very useful features.
 
Dorsetgent said:
I would be interested to her views on ease of use and protection for using rucksacks on days out in the field.

I am an amateur photography interested mainly in nature and would like to carry the following:-
  1. a D7100 attached to a Sigma 150-500
  2. a D90 attached to a Tamron 180 Macro lens
  3. A medium sized pair of binoculars
  4. Water, maps, light refreshment
  5. Spare battery lens wipes, cards etc.
I am a slow but steady walker, but of a round frame so need largish buckles straps to hold rucksack in place.

I am not keen n changing lens in the field

In the writes ups I've seen only ever mentions one lens connected to a body.
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I've a Lowepro MiniTrecker which should fit everything in and certainly recommend one - I think the Pro-Runner is the new version of it...
 
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