How do you carry your monopod when you are walking?

netog · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

Hi

There are some who carry their monopods in the exterior of their backpacks, some who use a monopod bag, some who only use their hands...

My Lowepro backpack doesn't have any way to attach a monopod. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

SuzyView · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

Just get some velcro fasteners. I have a monopod walking stick. Works great.

ed rader · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by netog

Hi

There are some who carry their monopods in the exterior of their backpacks, some who use a monopod bag, some who only use their hands...

My Lowepro backpack doesn't have any way to attach a monopod. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

i use a compact monopod that will fit diagonally in the back pocket of my domke f802.

i also have a nylon web flashlight/baton holder that can be worn on my belt....but i haven't had to use it yet.

ed rader

smcclelland · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

I collapse mine in and sling it over my back (camera attached) and just wrap the camera strap around my hand in case the monopod latch comes loose. If I am walking to the event or around the track then I do just the same as Suzy said and use it like a walking stick (more like a staff I guess).

jacobsen1 · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

I use it as a walking stick?

Cyclop · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

I place my monopod in a Trek-Tech "TrekPod" case and sling it over my shoulder when walking to destination.

Mocows · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

My bag has a tripod holder so it fits there, otherwise I'd use it as a walking stick or velcro it to the bag probably.

Analog6 · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzyView

Just get some velcro fasteners. I have a monopod walking stick. Works great.

Where did you get it - I have been after one for a while. I'll buy from overseas, I just want a decent one.

DeaconG · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

This may be considered cheap, but I was trying to figure out a way to carry my Manfrotto 685B monopod without having to use my hands when I found a carry strap to an old shoulder/gym duffle bag I had with clips on either end. I clipped both ends of the strap to the connection point for the hand strap for the monopod so I can hang the monopod off my shoulder when I walk and my hands are free.

If it continues to work well I'm going to go out looking for a luggage strap with clips to try on it.

Hey, it works!

RPCrowe · 26th of August 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed rader

i use a compact monopod that will fit diagonally in the back pocket of my domke f802.

i also have a nylon web flashlight/baton holder that can be worn on my belt....but i haven't had to use it yet.

ed rader

Great idea regarding the baton holder. I am going to investigate that. I also considered modifying the Manfrotto Monopod Pouch into a dual purpose pouch and monopod holder.

Most of the time, I just carry one of my two cameras on the pod and carry it over my shoulder. BTW: I use a Kirk MPA-1 swivel head with its Arca Compatible quick release.

Jon · 3rd of September 2009 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Analog6

Where did you get it - I have been after one for a while. I'll buy from overseas, I just want a decent one.

Try REI, EMS, Hudson Trail Outfitters, or any other camping, etc. store. Trekking poles - get one of the single ones instead of the pairs. The head unscrews and you can fit the camera to the threaded 1/4-20 there.

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netog Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lima, PERU Posts: 55	How do you carry your monopod when you are walking? Hi There are some who carry their monopods in the exterior of their backpacks, some who use a monopod bag, some who only use their hands... My Lowepro backpack doesn't have any way to attach a monopod. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance __________________ Neto G. 60D \| Elan 7Ne \| EF 24-105 f/4 L IS \| EF 70-200 f/4L USM \| Sigma 50 1.4 EX DG \| 430 EX II

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DeaconG Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port St. John, FL Posts: 1,408	Re: How do you carry your monopod when you are walking? This may be considered cheap, but I was trying to figure out a way to carry my Manfrotto 685B monopod without having to use my hands when I found a carry strap to an old shoulder/gym duffle bag I had with clips on either end. I clipped both ends of the strap to the connection point for the hand strap for the monopod so I can hang the monopod off my shoulder when I walk and my hands are free. If it continues to work well I'm going to go out looking for a luggage strap with clips to try on it. Hey, it works! __________________ Gripped 5D Mark II & 50D\|70-200 2.8 IS L\|24-105 L\|17-55\|10-22\|28 1.8\|Σ 150-500\|Σ 120-300 EX DG\|Σ 50 1.4 EX\|Σ APO 2X TC\|580EXII\|various other bits and pieces "Reality holds surprises for everyone!" King Solovar, Crisis On Infinite Earths

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