Gear Protection

[JL]

I would like to see how some of you folks transport your gear while in the field. I have a Nikon D70 paired with a Sigma 28-70 EX 2.8 and would like a compact yet secure way to carry the camera with me in the field so I can capture some great pics without trashing my gear at the same time. Any ideas?

JL

[Rob Nye]

Hi JL; I have a Lowepro backpack that I use for a pair of Nikon bodies and various lenses. I also have a Penguin waterproof case (small) #1200 that I carry my point&shoot 6.1mp Kodak digital and my satellite phone in. For my Sony HDR-Fx1 video camera and accessories I use a Lowepro soft case that is housed in a Penguin waterproof case. As a pro hunting and fishing guide my gear is always getting tossed in and out of float planes, getting rough rides in boats and on ATV's. I don't mind spending some extra cash for good protection for expensive gear. Cheers; R.N.

[Phil Magistro]

I sold off nearly all my bags and use Think Tank products.  They're a bit pricey but very well thought out and made.

[Beau]

If I am hunting I take the lens off the body and put them in separate ziplock bags with all caps on then pad them with clothes or rain gear in my daypack.
Otherwise I use a Lowepro Phototreker backpack when photographing because I carry a lot more gear.

[paleFace]

JL as most will agree it's hard to hunt and photograph at the same time.  that said i have my camera with me every time i step in the woods. like Beau, i will break the camera down for transport and then when i get to the spot i'm going to hunt i will get it out and set up to use. i use a screw in hook to hang my camera on while hunting.

using a daypack or backpack i don't worry to much about breakage, just getting wet. the ziplock bags take care of that problem. then stop in at your local post office or UPS store and get a piece of bubble wrap. just roll up your lens and camera body and place in the plastic bags and you are set.

Phil do you have a web address for those "Think Tanks"?

[Phil Magistro]

Here you go -

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/