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schackdad · Wednesday 23rd April 2003, 06:02

My Zeiss 85 arrived today...it's awesome. I'm now trying to settle on what type of protective carrier I want to lug my equipment in. I looked at a combo sling that would fit the scope and tripod, but no place for the Coolpix 4500. I got the Zeiss tripod -- it was a good deal when purchased with the scope, but it's fairly heavy. Ideally, I'd like a single sling/backpack that could handle it all while offering some protection when in the trunk. Any ideas?

Thanks.
-Rodney

teesdalebirds · Tuesday 13th May 2003, 20:29

Rodney, try www.warehouseexpress.com, they have a scope carrier. I decided to produce my own though as this one isnt cheap. If you want a couple of shots of the one I produced let me know. Works really well and keeps the scope well out of the way of knocks and bumps etc. very easy to make and dirt cheap.

Nigel.

digi-birder · Tuesday 13th May 2003, 22:57

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Originally posted by teesdalebirds
I decided to produce my own though as this one isnt cheap. If you want a couple of shots of the one I produced let me know. Works really well and keeps the scope well out of the way of knocks and bumps etc. very easy to make and dirt cheap. Nigel.

I'm intrigued now - I would be quite interested to see what you have made to carry your scope, Nigel.

teesdalebirds · Wednesday 14th May 2003, 15:00

Hi Diane,

Here is my tripod/scope carrier, cost £2.00 total. Old rucksack with the body cut away, fastener straps and bungee cords added. Stays on the tripod all the time, can be carried conventionally if need be, Legs can be extended whilst being worn. Its best to use a rucksack backing in which the straps are an integral part of the backing and not sewn on afterwards. Very comfortable and the scope is well out of the way. I have also carried my Canon 10D SLR and Sigma 100-300mm f4 lens on this with no problems. I am now working on another to incorporate a field guide and extra storage. It would be easier to just buy a ready made one but not half as much fun. No more knocking everything flying with the tripod when in the RSPB shop !!!

Nigel.

Nick-on · Wednesday 14th May 2003, 15:15

Looks good but where do you put your sandwiches?
Actually it does look good, does it work? and why doesn't it smack you on the back of the head when you run (if you run).

**IanF** · Wednesday 14th May 2003, 17:33

Hi Nigel,

It's still the best system that I have seen for carrying the scope and tripod

Wednesday 23rd April 2003, 06:02	#1
schackdad Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR USA Posts: 5	Scope/tripod/camera carrier? My Zeiss 85 arrived today...it's awesome. I'm now trying to settle on what type of protective carrier I want to lug my equipment in. I looked at a combo sling that would fit the scope and tripod, but no place for the Coolpix 4500. I got the Zeiss tripod -- it was a good deal when purchased with the scope, but it's fairly heavy. Ideally, I'd like a single sling/backpack that could handle it all while offering some protection when in the trunk. Any ideas? Thanks. -Rodney

Wednesday 14th May 2003, 15:00	#4
teesdalebirds Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Darlington, County Durham Posts: 9	scope/tripod carrier (homemade) Hi Diane, Here is my tripod/scope carrier, cost £2.00 total. Old rucksack with the body cut away, fastener straps and bungee cords added. Stays on the tripod all the time, can be carried conventionally if need be, Legs can be extended whilst being worn. Its best to use a rucksack backing in which the straps are an integral part of the backing and not sewn on afterwards. Very comfortable and the scope is well out of the way. I have also carried my Canon 10D SLR and Sigma 100-300mm f4 lens on this with no problems. I am now working on another to incorporate a field guide and extra storage. It would be easier to just buy a ready made one but not half as much fun. No more knocking everything flying with the tripod when in the RSPB shop !!! Nigel. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by teesdalebirds : Wednesday 14th May 2003 at 15:10.

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IanF Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Billingham, NE England Posts: 40,021 My location	Hi Nigel, It's still the best system that I have seen for carrying the scope and tripod __________________ IanF Durham Bird Club -- Teesmouth Bird Club---My local Patch - Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park---RSPB Saltholme
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Tuesday 13th May 2003, 20:29	#2
teesdalebirds Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Darlington, County Durham Posts: 9	Rodney, try www.warehouseexpress.com, they have a scope carrier. I decided to produce my own though as this one isnt cheap. If you want a couple of shots of the one I produced let me know. Works really well and keeps the scope well out of the way of knocks and bumps etc. very easy to make and dirt cheap. Nigel.

Wednesday 14th May 2003, 15:15	#5
Nick-on Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: deepest darkest Herefordshire Posts: 386	Looks good but where do you put your sandwiches? Actually it does look good, does it work? and why doesn't it smack you on the back of the head when you run (if you run).

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