Aug 23, 2013 19:25 | #1 I am going out to Rocky Mountain National Park and will be doing some hikes. Probably in the 10 mile range. In the past I have just used a cheap canon back pack and it is not the most comfortable. I want to get one that is a lot better on the back. I am not really wanting to break the bank if that is even possible. What are you guys using for hiking in the mountains?
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RichardN Member  125 posts Joined Sep 2012 Location: Victoria BC, CA More info | Aug 23, 2013 19:43 | #2 If it will fit your frame there is a thread in the Market Watch sub forum about a great deal to be had on the LowePro Flipside 400 AW. I have one and have used it a few times now loaded with a gripped body and 5 lenses + a TC and a bunch of small stuff. I was mostly walking some large local parks and nature sanctuaries, this could be a lot different than what you have planned though. I was very comfortable for the 8 to 10 hours I was out so it might be worth a look. ●●flickr
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Aug 23, 2013 20:09 | #3 Thanks, I will take a look at it. I forgot to say what I would be putting in it. A 7d, 100-400, 10-20, 50mm, and probably one other lens along with a remote and the regular misc stuff.
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pdrober2 Goldmember  2,318 posts Joined Nov 2010 Location: Durham, NC More info | Aug 23, 2013 20:18 | #4 Lowepro flipside sport 15L will hold that. It's a great pack for day trips and hiking. Fujifilm X-T1 | 23 | 27 | 56 | 90 | 55-200
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NCSA197 Goldmember  More info | Aug 23, 2013 21:14 | #5 My Clik Elite Escape was delivered yesterday and I used it today for about a three mile walk. It held my camera, two lenses and more accessories than I needed. While the pack, empty, is fairly heavy it was quite comfortable with no flopping around. One or another of their line may be worth a look. Several videos on YouTube about the line.
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flyfish1 Senior Member 673 posts Joined Mar 2009 More info | Get a f-stop Guru with a medium slope ICU and you will be one very happy guy. It just doesn't get any better. 5D Mark II - 17-40 f/4L - 24-105 f/4L IS - 70-300L IS - 85 1.8 - RRS TVC 33 Tripod - RRS BH-55 Ball Head
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Mackeral Senior Member  524 posts Joined Aug 2012 More info | Aug 24, 2013 02:24 | #7  Permanent banf-stop kenti "Complete quietness surrounded me as the dense fog smothered all sounds. As the sun rose, lifting the fog to reveal this majestic mountain, all my thoughts of the daily hustle and bustle were put away, allowing me to sit in solitude with nature."
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Aug 24, 2013 11:55 | #8 Thanks for the other suggestions. I am going to have a look at those now.
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 24, 2013 20:07 | #9 I also use F Stop and recommend them. For serious hiking and lots of gear, I use a Tilopa BC, for short day-hikes I use a Guru. Both are absolutely perfect for hiking, and I haven't found anything that comes close in terms of comfort that is actually designed to carry camera gear. -Tom
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Aug 26, 2013 11:35 | #10 Another option is getting a good insert and dropping it in your favorite pack. 1D MkIV | 1D MkIII | 550D w/grip & ML| EF 70-200mm f2.8L| EF 24-105mm f4L IS | Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS | Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC | 430EXii | EF 50mm f1.8
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