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Message: <blockquote data-quote="vkalia" data-source="post: 1280927" data-attributes="member: 19756">Another thing - if you are going to be significantly over the limit, it is best to carry a photo vest and stuff as much as possible into the pockets in order to bring the weight down.  A well-known wildlife photographer actually carries a 600/4 and a 300/2.8 in his vests (!!!).    I dont know about that, but certainly, a body and a lens can easily fit in the pockets and can be replaced later.   Certainly, books, ipods, etc. all get stuffed in pockets where they dont count towards the weight limit.  It can make a 2-3kg swing, which, combined with the almost 3kg weight saving in the bag, is a HUGE difference.Vandit</blockquote>