Backpack for skiing for M8

[leffe]

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Hello, what backpack would you suggest to fit in the M8 with one lens mounted, with a quick way to get the camera out of the bag?

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[jaapv]

I use the Neopren case and keep the camera under my skiing jacket.

[larry]

I use the Neopren case and keep the camera under my skiing jacket.

 

And I do the same -- it's convenient and provides enough protection.

 

Larry

[bill]

I use the Neopren case and keep the camera under my skiing jacket.

 

And I do the same -- it's convenient and provides enough protection.

 

Larry

 

I seem to recall someone, and forgive me, but I don't remember who, who commented in a similar scenario of the inadvisability of, I think, riding a motorbike with a camera carried in such a way, having seen the spinal injuries that can result if there is an accident and you fall on it. I would have a similar concern in this instance.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

[larry]

I seem to recall someone, and forgive me, but I don't remember who, who commented in a similar scenario of the inadvisability of, I think, riding a motorbike with a camera carried in such a way, having seen the spinal injuries that can result if there is an accident and you fall on it. I would have a similar concern in this instance.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

 

Bill,

 

I'm a Nordic skier, but if you're talking about the downhill variety, I can see see that carrying a camera that way could be hazardous.

 

Larry

[jaapv]

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I seem to recall someone, and forgive me, but I don't remember who, who commented in a similar scenario of the inadvisability of, I think, riding a motorbike with a camera carried in such a way, having seen the spinal injuries that can result if there is an accident and you fall on it. I would have a similar concern in this instance.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

Not really, I carry the camera in front or to my side. Plenty of natural padding there

[Olsen]

I have used my M8 extensively when skiing during this long Christmas holiday. Both down hill and cross country. I simply carried the camera without a bag, just by it's neck strap diagonally across my back/chest. I had to stop every now and then to pull the camera away from arm movements so it was behind my back. Not all that practical, may be. But then the camera was easily available. Temperature was between minus 6 and 9 degrees Celcius, which is normal here in Norway, this time of the year. I had a spare battery in my trouser pockets, but never used it, being outdoor for 4 - 5 hours a day. Unexpectedly impressive, of these tiny M8 batteries, really.

 

At longer stays outdoor in snowy environments, it is the humidity, not the cold as such which turns out to be a problem. Particularly if the camera gear is constantly moved from hot to cold climate. When keeping camera gear in a bag, be sure to bring an old and dry newspaper that you wrap both camera and lenses in.

[luigi bertolotti]

Well, I proudly define myself a very good skier, and there are days in which I prefer NOT TO CARRY M8 with myself : doing serious downhill in certain challenging courses (slopes etc.) I think is definitely a threat for the camera; otherwise, when making quiet skiing, and knowing well what you carry... , camera under skiing jacket is my way... and (see another thread I just started) I think that the neoprene bag could be the right addon protection.

BTW, 3 days ago, and for 2-3 minutes only, I experienced the event of "sudden death" of my M8 : very cold - I'd say in the range of -12/-15°C - and camera stayed out - no cover at all - for 10 minutes about: when I switched on, nothing happened: a pair of minutes under my jacket and everything returned OK.

 

I admit also that my interest for micro 4/3 is mainly driven by my skiing passion... before M8, my rule was "M4 sometimes only, CL anytime"... anyway I'd prefer a lot to have a camera that allows me to not worry at all to have on myself in skiing environments.

[luigi bertolotti]

I have used my M8 extensively when skiing during this long Christmas holiday. Both down hill and cross country. I simply carried the camera without a bag, just by it's neck strap diagonally across my back/chest. I had to stop every now and then to pull the camera away from arm movements so it was behind my back. Not all that practical, may be. But then the camera was easily available. Temperature was between minus 6 and 9 degrees Celcius, which is normal here in Norway, this time of the year. I had a spare battery in my trouser pockets, but never used it, being outdoor for 4 - 5 hours a day. Unexpectedly impressive, of these tiny M8 batteries, really.

 

At longer stays outdoor in snowy environments, it is the humidity, not the cold as such which turns out to be a problem. Particularly if the camera gear is constantly moved from hot to cold climate. When keeping camera gear in a bag, be sure to bring an old and dry newspaper that you wrap both camera and lenses in.[/quote]

 

GOOD ADVICE ! I never thought of, but can really be useful... thanks a lot.

[tom0511]

I have to options

1) a Lowepro backpack where you would have space for the camera on the lower department and space for other things in the upper department. Works ok but the backpack is a bit too big

2) I have a Tamrac Expo1, 10 years old, a small bag which tages the M8 with one lens attached and even one additiona lens. Its quit small and fits in nearly every backpack. Its the best bag I have ever owned. I own a very slick mountaineering backback and the Expo1 fits very well in it.

My fazit: a smal bag like the expo 1 or the Neopren bag just to protect the camera and put this into a well fitting backback. Thats the best solution for me if I do sports like skiing or mountaneering.

Cheers, Tom

[Olsen]

GOOD ADVICE ! I never thought of, but can really be useful... thanks a lot.

 

When I did my military service back in 70' we knew that we had an inferior weapon compared to that of the Red Army. They had Kalashnikovs while we were still waving around with the old Garand's of WWII. But 'we have better newspapers', we used to say. - We had newspapers all over the place at 'cold maneuvers'. Inside the trousers, in sleeping bags and inside the boots...

[Frank Sprow]

Just got back from skiing at Vail (and no, I'm not the skier who lost his pants on the lift - see YOUTUBE). I carry my M8 "naked" on the neck strap by my side as others have described. I've tried various cases and they are just too hard to use in a hurry. By the time you've taken off your gloves a good deal of time has gone by anyway.

 

On another related point addressed by others, DO NOT bring the camera inside a warm room after spending the day in the cold. The camera body and/or the lenses will fog when you go back in the cold. I keep it outside one way or another (hanging it in a light nylon bag outside a window, in a car after it cools off etc).

[larry]

On another related point addressed by others, DO NOT bring the camera inside a warm room after spending the day in the cold. The camera body and/or the lenses will fog when you go back in the cold. I keep it outside one way or another (hanging it in a light nylon bag outside a window, in a car after it cools off etc).

 

Good point. I usually put the camera in a zip-lock bag before going inside to prevent condensation from forming.

 

Larry

[sfokevin]

Not really, I carry the camera in front or to my side. Plenty of natural padding there

 

There is ALWAYS the unforeseen incident...

 

[Olsen]

Ha, ha! Like a soldier on his way to the field latrine. Hilarious!

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[Ecar]

I use a Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW for skiing. The bag is small, the camera is easy and quick to access and it provides sufficient room for a couple of extra lenses and batteries. You can even stuff a couple of (small) sandwiches in the top compartment...

 

Lowepro - SlingShot 100 AW