mby Posted December 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, As skiing season is starting, I'm looking for a small, lightweight daypack/backpack that can cover small stuff needed during a day on skis as well as some small Leica M gear (like one body with a 35mm plus separate 50mm and 90mm). It is crucial to me that I have some kind of easy access to the equipment, at least to the body with lens. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks and best regards, Michael P.S.: Second use case are daytrips hiking/climbing in easy terrain... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted December 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted December 5, 2010 Michael, have you considered the LowePro Slingshot 100 (or 200) AW. Although it suits a DSLR rather better, the smaller 100 might be ideal for an M body and lens, with space for other lenses. The attraction of this design is that you can carry it on your back, yet swivel it around to the front for access to you camera. Other makers have also brought out similar designs but it is the principle I recommend to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neli Posted December 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted December 5, 2010 Michael, have you considered the LowePro Slingshot 100 (or 200) AW. Although it suits a DSLR rather better, the smaller 100 might be ideal for an M body and lens, with space for other lenses. The attraction of this design is that you can carry it on your back, yet swivel it around to the front for access to you camera. Other makers have also brought out similar designs but it is the principle I recommend to you. also a good idea for riding chair lifts :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks to both of you for the Slingshot tip! Actually, I'd prefer something more in line with a conventional backpack for fear of having the thing not staying in place when skiing or climbing; maybe something along the design of this one: http://www.mammut.ch/en/productDetail/251002290_v_3031_30/Spindrift+Guide.html Thanks and best regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted December 6, 2010 Share #5 Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks to both of you for the Slingshot tip! Actually, I'd prefer something more in line with a conventional backpack for fear of having the thing not staying in place when skiing or climbing; maybe something along the design of this one: Spindrift Guide - Skitourenrucks Thanks and best regards, Michael I use a Slingshot 100, takes 2 bodies and a range of lenses, or if walking in the hills one body, three lenses and some lunch etc! It can be worn 'bandolier' fashion across the chest and with a retaining strap around the waist, it would take something extreme to get it off! Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted December 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted December 6, 2010 What about the Kata packs/bags? This Israeli company makes very innovative gear. Have a look at the 465-467 range (larger number denotes larger pack). There are also versions within each model range that take laptops and/or have external straps for tripod. The packs all have chest and waist straps, and can take a small Source or Camelbak. The lower part of the pack is padded with dividers for your camera gear, and the upper part is a normal backpack for your other 'stuff'. They come with a removable waterproof cover. The packs are quite smart in black and don't really look like camera bags. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted December 7, 2010 Share #7 Posted December 7, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) as per above: Kata DR-465i. Backpacks Rolling bags (Kata Bags) and you can search for the varying models on this website Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted December 7, 2010 Share #8 Posted December 7, 2010 I have the Lowepro Orion Trekker. RedOxx makes conventional but very rugged packs and bags. Red Oxx - Quality Soft Sided Luggage for your Spirit of Adventure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted December 7, 2010 Share #9 Posted December 7, 2010 The Lowepro slingshot models are not very good, in my experience, even as camera backpacks pure and simple. The interior division design is not very well thought out. Worse, they are for camera gear only, in practice. Forget about life support gear, like a windshirt or a thermos. The carrying system is good however. A conventional camera backpack is useless – you have to put it down somewhere in order to open it, which means it is for sidewalk cafe use only. A useable camera + other-stuff backpack is sorely needed, but I have not found one yet. Maybe the local supply is too thin. The old man from the long trails Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted December 7, 2010 Share #10 Posted December 7, 2010 Im using the Kata 3N1 and I really like it. It is like a Lowepro Slingshot - the difference is that you can wear it like a slingbag -or- like a backpack. Im always using it as a backpack with the stomach belt when Im on my skis. It also comes with a waterproof cover like the Lowepro but its not build in, its seperate. That means you can remove it if its wet. A very practical feature in my opinion. Link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted January 4, 2011 Thanks so much, I've bought a Mammut backpack, see here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/157566-back-pack-suggestions.html#post1567248 Best regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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