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Message: <blockquote data-quote="yarrellii" data-source="post: 3410246" data-attributes="member: 137633">@RiesOpticron MM3 60 + Vanguard VEO 235 AP + Vauce Cycle 25Most of the times I go birding it means either cycling or trekking. So being able to pack it in a very small and easy to carry rucksack is essential. What you see in the picture is neither a rucksack nor a bike pannier... well, it's actually both, Vaude Cycle 25, a pannier that turns into a backpack (or the other way round). The one in the picture is around 6 years old; the current versions are darker/black and do come in different sizes, ASAIK. As you can see, there's the scope and tripod and room for loads more, in a pretty small pannier. If you cycle when birding, I would recommend it 100 %. I do have my old and trusty Ortlieb Roller Classic, which are a blessing when it rains, but a bit of a pain to carry if you are to walk long hours.</blockquote>