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How do you pack your camera gear for backcountry

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jeffrushton
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Bag inside your backpack?
Rugged style case?
All I ever see advertised is just backpacks for just camera gear. Obviously that won't work since I already have a backpack on me with my touring gear etc.
Mar 11 2021 9:02PM 3 0
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SmartWater
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What bags were you looking at or seeing?
I haven’t had to pack for BC and don’t know much about how much touring gear you’d have but I know that a lot of people use and recommend f-stop bags for many mountain activities.

I imagine people that are sledding just take 2 bags if they need to. Depending what you’re taking you could maybe spread your touring gear in to other people’s bags, or your camera gear - though I cant imagine thats very ideal unless you’re skinning up to your one or few shooting spots

**This post was edited on Mar 12th 2021 at 8:34:51pm
Mar 12 2021 8:33PM 2 0
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Profahoben_212
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Yeah I use an F-stop lotus. I like it a lot and it fits all of my avy gear as well.
Mar 15 2021 2:35PM 2 0
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lauraobermeyer
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I have a pretty small camera insert that I took out of a thule backpack and modified with dakine camera insert pieces, and have that in my line remote pack. It's super compact, and my camera body rests outside of it but I keep it cushioned and secure. kind of a loose operation but it's lighter weight and gets the job done. fits my fish, a 24-70, and my camera with a 70-200 mounted.
i've also heard great things about f-stop, but have found over time and countless packs that taking a somewhat diy approach is the best route.
Mar 15 2021 3:45PM 1 0
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grantlewis_dntm
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just wear a pack on your front and back, like in elementary school
Mar 16 2021 11:14PM 1 0
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NightFantasies
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It depends on the day and the gear I need, but most days I use the Lowepro Whistler pack (35L) which is able to carry my camera, 3 lenses, all my avy gear, food, and gear for an overnighter if I need. I would only look into pelican style cases if you are going to put it on the back of a sled honestly. When I'm going run and gun in the resort I put a chest harness inside of my backpack and leave it at the bottom.
Mar 20 2021 4:42PM 1 0
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GANDALF
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I use Shimoda bags. Pretty much designed for it. I run the Action X30 and I can hold everything I need. Its a roll top and i'll never go back to anything else. Im not packing a huge setup or going too far. I have a larger bag for that. But i can comfortably fit (with some extra room)

GH5 w/smallrig cage
2 lenses
Ninja V + accessories
batteries
sachtler tripod
videomic ntg
skins
food/water
shovel/probe (wearing beacon)
extra layers
libations
Mar 25 2021 4:17PM 1 0
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jeffrushton
Posts: 31 - Karma: 54
GANDALFI use Shimoda bags. Pretty much designed for it. I run the Action X30 and I can hold everything I need. Its a roll top and i'll never go back to anything else. Im not packing a huge setup or going too far. I have a larger bag for that. But i can comfortably fit (with some extra room)

GH5 w/smallrig cage
2 lenses
Ninja V + accessories
batteries
sachtler tripod
videomic ntg
skins
food/water
shovel/probe (wearing beacon)
extra layers
libations


thats a slick looking bag. Thanks for the recommend brother!
Mar 27 2021 2:03AM 0 0
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