Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II arrived.

Just trying to help. That would be: "entrance" not "enterance" and "laziness" not "lazyness."

And one more thing: "publicly" is one of only two or three words in the english language that when ending in "c" and adding "ally" become "cly" and not "cally."

FIX IT.

ME

MDJAK wrote in post #2631674
Just trying to help. That would be: "entrance" not "enterance" and "laziness" not "lazyness."

And one more thing: "publicly" is one of only two or three words in the english language that when ending in "c" and adding "ally" become "cly" and not "cally."

FIX IT.

ME

lol thats what i get for not putting my sig through spellcheck and then helping someone

Tapeman wrote in post #2625903
This bag is heavy even empty. I think it will help to shape my philosophy about What I carry with me. In the past I have been able to bring almost all my gear with me - no problem. I plan on adding the 300 2.8L in March so now I will have to decide what to bring because I am unwilling to deal with the weight . I don't think I'll use it when traveling unless I expect to do a lot of hiking.

It feels good on, even though my hips are hard to find because of large love handles. I'm guessing that I'll appreciate it on long walks/hikes. I think that a smaller shoulder bag and a vest will be better around town. (with matching shoes of course!)

A local camera shop wanted $50. more for it than I paid at B&H with free shipping and I saved the sales tax to boot.

It is below zero f outside so the testing will have to wait.

Thanks for your advice on selecting this bag.

Tapeman.

I've got that bag too. I loaded it up with gear and off I went into the bush. And I almost blew out my left knee with the weight. I just packed too much stuff in it. The bag is so confortable that I think that the weight snuck up on me.

In any case I'm much more careful now.

DaveG wrote in post #2633355
I've got that bag too. I loaded it up with gear and off I went into the bush. And I almost blew out my left knee with the weight. I just packed too much stuff in it. The bag is so confortable that I think that the weight snuck up on me.

In any case I'm much more careful now.

I'll try to remember that when I am visiting my daughter and her husband in San Francisco. They are outdoorsey and hike a lot. I can see me trying to keep up with them carring a heavy bag or just going up and down those hills.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2631894
lol thats what i get for not putting my sig through spellcheck and then helping someone

As the saying goes: No good deed goes unpunished.

back ot.

What I actually use this backpack for is to store my equipment in, at least as much as will fit, when at home. I also use it to transport my equipment on vacation, but leave it in the hotel room, opting instead to take a smaller bag along for outings. My Slingshot 200 I either stuff into my luggage empty, or my wife uses it to carry a few books in on the plane and then gives it to me when we arrive wherever we're going.
Personally, I would never go out and about with it. It's just too heavy.

mark

MDJAK wrote in post #2634296
back ot.

What I actually use this backpack for is to store my equipment in, at least as much as will fit, when at home. I also use it to transport my equipment on vacation, but leave it in the hotel room, opting instead to take a smaller bag along for outings. My Slingshot 200 I either stuff into my luggage empty, or my wife uses it to carry a few books in on the plane and then gives it to me when we arrive wherever we're going.
Personally, I would never go out and about with it. It's just too heavy.

mark

that is pretty much 100% exactly what i do with it. it holds all my gear, and i throw what i need in smaller bags to go on shoots. or if im shooting out of my car (or at a sports event) just leave it in the car (or on the sidelines) and take what i need. ive almost never taken it out in the world with me on my back for a sustained period of time.