Likaleica Posted February 24, 2017 Share #21 Posted February 24, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jeff, I have used it in both rain and snow, and even geyser steam in Yellowstone NP. It kept contents very dry. Belt and shoulder straps are not removable and unfortunately do not have storage pockets, so it could snag when flying, but I probably wouldn't let it go in luggage compartment anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted February 24, 2017 Share #22 Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks. FYI, you may not have tried but the instructions on the site state that the waist belt is removable by unthreading the webbing through the buckle. That's why I asked about comfort without it. I like the size and weight compared to my Gura Gear 26L, but do lose a few features like stowaway harness. Good to hear about the weather resistance. I'll have to check it out through my local dealer. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx Posted February 24, 2017 Share #23 Posted February 24, 2017 I have a slightly different take on backpacks. I hike a lot, day hikes and longer unsupported trips in remote areas. For me, a good pack is a tool for carrying whatever I need to carry. A good general pack can be tailored to any use by utilizing padded inserts. One of my favorites is the Peregrine pack with revo frame from Seekoutside. I have used this combo together with a homemade camera insert for my SL with 24-90 and assorted M/R lenses and batteries. The external frame is good for lashing tripods and other things, and can also be adjusted (shortened) for easy air travel. Also, when needed, larger pack sacks can be used with the frame, converting it to a medium large hiking rig. My favorite day everyday pack is the simplistic Savotta 202. Weights under 300 grams and of course need inserts to carry photo gear. It has a handy pocket on the front for smaller items like batteries and such. This is my approach, the downside is of course that you end up having to buy or make an insert. On the plus side, I can use the same insert for different rigs. ...waterproofing the gear, I prefer waterproof bags inside my packs. They can have all shapes and forms but they all have roll openings to make the gear litterally swim proof. //Johan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 24, 2017 Share #24 Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) I got a chance to play with some packs at my local shop today. They've been out of stock and backordered on the Think Tank Streetwalker Pro since Thanksgiving.....the owner surmises based on experience that TT might be making some refinements to it and/or to the series. He did, however, offer to sell me one off his Amazon store site, and return it to him if it doesn't suit for any reason. I love local, independent shops. He did have the Think Tank Trifecta....a nice bag that sacrifices some space for quick side access and convenience. I found that I could rotate it on to one shoulder for zippered side access. I didn't test it, however, with a load of gear. He also stocked Mindshift bags, which are made and distributed by Think Tank. These are quite similar to the Think Tank line, so it gave me some more options to consider. I also explored some shoulder bags I hadn't tried before....the Think Tanks, of course, but also the Tenba Cooper Series, which has some worthy features. As a bonus for the visit, I learned that there will be a Fuji GFX demo this coming Tuesday....and he'll soon have an in-store demo camera as well as a rental one, per Fuji requirements. Fun afternoon. Jeff Edited February 24, 2017 by Jeff S 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted February 25, 2017 Share #25 Posted February 25, 2017 I got a chance to play with some packs at my local shop today. They've been out of stock and backordered on the Think Tank Streetwalker Pro since Thanksgiving.....the owner surmises based on experience that TT might be making some refinements to it and/or to the series. He did, however, offer to sell me one off his Amazon store site, and return it to him if it doesn't suit for any reason. I love local, independent shops. He did have the Think Tank Trifecta....a nice bag that sacrifices some space for quick side access and convenience. I found that I could rotate it on to one shoulder for zippered side access. I didn't test it, however, with a load of gear. He also stocked Mindshift bags, which are made and distributed by Think Tank. These are quite similar to the Think Tank line, so it gave me some more options to consider. I also explored some shoulder bags I hadn't tried before....the Think Tanks, of course, but also the Tenba Cooper Series, which has some worthy features. As a bonus for the visit, I learned that there will be a Fuji GFX demo this coming Tuesday....and he'll soon have an in-store demo camera as well as a rental one, per Fuji requirements. Fun afternoon. Jeff Ah, I remember afternoons like that at the local photo shop. Sadly, they closed last October. There's nowhere to go look at stuff anymore. The Tenba Cooper 13DSLR is a great shoulder bag for an SL kit. I bought one from the aforementioned dealer when they were selling out everything in the store. It fits the SL, SL24-90, SL90-280, and the Super-Elmar-R 15mm beautifully, with plenty of additional space for accessories and bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 25, 2017 Share #26 Posted February 25, 2017 Ah, I remember afternoons like that at the local photo shop. Sadly, they closed last October. There's nowhere to go look at stuff anymore. The Tenba Cooper 13DSLR is a great shoulder bag for an SL kit. I bought one from the aforementioned dealer when they were selling out everything in the store. It fits the SL, SL24-90, SL90-280, and the Super-Elmar-R 15mm beautifully, with plenty of additional space for accessories and bits. I liked the Tenba 13. It was a bit heavier than I imagined, but not terribly so. My only nitpick was that the little corner flaps at the top that are designed to keep rain from creeping in are not as broad and protective as the Billingham designs....they tended to leave gaps unless careful fiddling, and that was without gear stretching the material. Maybe this was just the store sample; a video review I watched seemed more effective. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted February 25, 2017 Share #27 Posted February 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ah, I remember afternoons like that at the local photo shop. Sadly, they closed last October. There's nowhere to go look at stuff anymore. Keebler and Shuchat closed?! That's too bad. Well, G, you're not too far from Sean Cranor's stores in SF and Walnut Creek, if you need a fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted February 25, 2017 Share #28 Posted February 25, 2017 Keebler and Shuchat closed?! That's too bad. Well, G, you're not too far from Sean Cranor's stores in SF and Walnut Creek, if you need a fix. Yes. It's a huge loss to folks like me in the South SF Bay area. K&S was a forty minute round-trip drive, and I could easily walk a mile to catch a bus there and back if I didn't want to drive and spend less than three hours for the whole expedition. A trip to SF is a minimum two and a half hours of driving from here, to Walnut Creek is similar ... but with the traffic burden in recent months or running trains and busses, either can be an entire day of nothing but transit hell with little time to enjoy the store. That said, who is Sean Cranor and what are the names of his stores? I saw in the news two days ago that Adolf Gasser stores in SF are also closing now. "The times they are a-changing..." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 25, 2017 Share #29 Posted February 25, 2017 Yep, had some fun days at K&S when I lived in the Bay Area...Jeff Alford and many other good folks. Looking Glass Photo in Berkeley was also a fun hangout. Both shops served my camera and darkroom...and browsing... needs at the time, along with other shops. I'm fortunate to still have several options now on the East Coast. I do miss Mr. Heller at Heller's Camera in Bethesda, MD who sold me my first M in the 80's. Still remember his thick Hungarian accent, lecturing me to only buy Summicrons. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted February 25, 2017 Share #30 Posted February 25, 2017 That said, who is Sean Cranor and what are the names of his stores? Sean owned Camera West when it was in Mendocino, then he closed that and moved to Rancho Mirage. Then when Reed's Camera in Walnut Creek went out of business he essentially filled the void and opened a second Camera West location. Then he opened Leica SF. So, he owns/runs 3 Leica stores in the Bay Area. He'll do anything for you, great guy. And great people working for him. Very professional. Of course, they sell more than Leica, but both Camera West locations are also a Leica boutique. They also have a blog www.madeinwetzlar.com I know I sound like an advertisement, but they've been very good to me. I can tell others on the Forum use them, especially the WC store, from their descriptions. They are the closest stores to me (i.e., less than 1000 miles) with a large Leica selection. If for some reason they don't have it, and I gotta have it, I go to David Farkas' store in Miami. He's also very helpful. I've found that many of the items I look at on eBay are out of one of Sean's shops. To me, in the age of the internet, it is remarkable that one guy can keep three camera stores thriving. A real testament to the value of customer satisfaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted February 25, 2017 Share #31 Posted February 25, 2017 I saw in the news two days ago that Adolf Gasser stores in SF are also closing now. "The times they are a-changing..." Gasser's is closing??! What next? The sun turns into a giant Red Dwarf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Posted February 26, 2017 Share #32 Posted February 26, 2017 For urban/city etc. I use the PeakDesign Everyday Backback 30l. The SL+90-280 fits perfectly either horizontal or vertical and there is lots of space for other gear. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 27, 2017 Share #33 Posted February 27, 2017 Jeff, I have used it in both rain and snow, and even geyser steam in Yellowstone NP. It kept contents very dry. Belt and shoulder straps are not removable and unfortunately do not have storage pockets, so it could snag when flying, but I probably wouldn't let it go in luggage compartment anyway. Just to clarify with regard to rain...were you referring to the pack WITHOUT the separate rain cover? Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 27, 2017 Share #34 Posted February 27, 2017 For urban/city etc. I use the PeakDesign Everyday Backback 30l. The SL+90-280 fits perfectly either horizontal or vertical and there is lots of space for other gear. I have the Everyday Messenger, and I've just order the 20L backpack. I'm hoping it will give me enough space for the SL and two zooms, and maybe a couple of M primes (for my 110° "outback" trips, Jaap was asking about). Joking aside, what I'm hoping is that the backpack will be compact, while enabling me to take the SL with a combination of zooms and primes, and perhaps the Monochrom or M-A. I didn't go for the 30L as I want to keep things compact; and I have 35L and 40L ski packs, and they seem too large ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted February 27, 2017 Share #35 Posted February 27, 2017 Just to clarify with regard to rain...were you referring to the pack WITHOUT the separate rain cover? Jeff Yes. And I checked out the disappearing waist strap. It tucks away nicely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 27, 2017 Share #36 Posted February 27, 2017 Yes. And I checked out the disappearing waist strap. It tucks away nicely. Good to know....on both counts. I've also been checking out the TT Trifecta 10, which is made of the same material, so I'll consider weather resistance similar. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 27, 2017 Share #37 Posted February 27, 2017 I have the Everyday Messenger, and I've just order the 20L backpack. I'm hoping it will give me enough space for the SL and two zooms, and maybe a couple of M primes (for my 110° "outback" trips, Jaap was asking about). Joking aside, what I'm hoping is that the backpack will be compact, while enabling me to take the SL with a combination of zooms and primes, and perhaps the Monochrom or M-A. I didn't go for the 30L as I want to keep things compact; and I have 35L and 40L ski packs, and they seem too large ... Sounds like you've already purchased....in case not (or for others still looking) I thought this video comparing the Peak Design 20L to the Think Tank Trifecta 10 was fair and informative.... Jeff 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJohn Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share #38 Posted March 4, 2017 For urban/city etc. I use the PeakDesign Everyday Backback 30l. The SL+90-280 fits perfectly either horizontal or vertical and there is lots of space for other gear. Thanks for the pictures, really helpful! - It just appears that any extra small lenses are difficult to secure and might move around and scratch. Probably need to be put in dedicated lens pouches or cloths if one cares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJohn Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share #39 Posted March 4, 2017 Sounds like you've already purchased....in case not (or for others still looking) I thought this video comparing the Peak Design 20L to the Think Tank Trifecta 10 was fair and informative.... Jeff Thanks for sharing the link. Looking at Ingo's pics it does not look like that the PD 20L will fit the SL with 90-280 attached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 4, 2017 Share #40 Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks for sharing the link. Looking at Ingo's pics it does not look like that the PD 20L will fit the SL with 90-280 attached.While I prefer the TT dividers, it seems that either bag could accommodate the zoom. Seems John (IkarusJohn) is using it. Jeff Edited March 4, 2017 by Jeff S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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