Digiscoping backpacks (1 Viewer)

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ichthy0saur

Member

• Jan 22, 2009

• #1

I am looking for a good backpack that will hold a spotting scope and DSLR camera equipment plus tripod. Something in the general nature of the Nikon recon field pack - which I am unsure will handle a DSLR. Any suggestions???

 

JGobeil

Nature Photographer

• Jan 26, 2009

• #2

ichthy0saur said:

I am looking for a good backpack that will hold a spotting scope and DSLR camera equipment plus tripod. Something in the general nature of the Nikon recon field pack - which I am unsure will handle a DSLR. Any suggestions???

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I suggest you look at the Tamrac Expedition line.
http://tamrac.com/frame_exp.htm

I have the big one - the Expedition 8. It is tall enough for my astro scope which is much bigger than a spotting scope. I also have room for 2 DLSR bodies, a Canon 100-400 lens, 2 other lenses, 2 teleconverters, spacers and barlow for the scope, flash, better beamer, batteries, memory cards and lots of accessories. My big tripod goes on the back of the pack. When fully packed, it weights 25 kg.

If you don't need that much, you can choose a smaller model.

I started by buying a LowePro backpack but returned it - it is not a bad product but I didn't like it. This Tamrac is very well made and suits my purpose perfectly.

 

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greg g

Well-known member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #3

I also have the Tamarc Expedition 8 and it is a terrific pack with good back support and excellent waist belt. Be ready for the weight.
Greg

 

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ichthy0saur

Member

• Jan 30, 2009

• #4

Thanks, I had looked at the Adventure Series - and it probably is the way to go. Maybe the 90 minutes I spend at the gym most mornings will pay off in carrying it with my gear.

Brad

 

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ichthy0saur

Member

• Jan 30, 2009

• #5

Oops - I meant Expedition series.

 

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ichthy0saur

Member

• Apr 8, 2009

• #6

digiscoping Backpacks

I would like to say thanks for the recommendations. I purchased an Adventure 8 after the post and have been very pleased with the pack. It is very large but carries much lighter than it looks. Thanks

 

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ichthy0saur

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• Apr 8, 2009

• #7

digiscoping backpacks

Once again I screwed up - Expedition 8.!!!!!