A Runners perfect Camera Backpack - any advice?

[Zigrivers]

Hi guys -

I have been looking for a backpack that would allow me to take my camera (and a couple lenses) with me on some of my longer runs. Any advice on a backpack that would be relatively light and more importantly be able to hold everything in place well enough to be able to run with it strapped on?

I do a lot of trail running in the mountains and get up to some pretty amazing places (and everytime I get there, I wish I had my camera!).

Any photographers out there who are also runners that can point me in the right direction?

Thanks for your help!

[olz]

Sounds like you need an adventure racers backpack. I use a Salomon Raid Revo 20 SLAB Set, but you would perhaps need something smaller.

[Zigrivers]

Sounds like you need an adventure racers backpack. I use a Salomon Raid Revo 20 SLAB Set, but you would perhaps need something smaller.

Olz - thanks for the response. Would the Raid Revo 20 be able to hold say a 1D MIIn and two lenses? And would they be secure so as not to damage them while I'm running?

I went to the web site, but couldn't find any photos of the interior of the bag. Any additional info you could give would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[olz]

It's not made to hold cameras and lenses so you would need some kind of insert or "bag in the bag"..., I guess it would be large enough though.

[xpsentity]

Maybe one of the "Rover" series from Lowepro. The Dryzone even holds a hydration system.

[KirkHMB]

There used to be a Galen Rowell running bag, but haven't seen it advertised much, probably since I cancelled all my photo mag subscriptions. Don't know the quality, usefullness, just clearing out the cobwebs of my mind.

[pigtailpat]

BE CAREFUL! Over in the main forum, I saw a post where a runner had his 400 mm lens separate from the camera inside while running. ouuuuuchhhhhhhh!

:)

[crackaonrice]

Can the camera stand that type and amount of vibration?