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Backpack for RED and Hiking

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Tilopa BC with Large ICU: Red Epic, EVF, LCD, 4x XL RedVolt, 2x RedVolt, reader, side handle, extra mount, tons of small things - packet for traveling
 
Lot of great backpacks here.
One thing that seems to be a "problem" for me with a lot of them is that you have to take your RED apart to pack it.
My ideal backpack would allow me to have the camera shooting ready. So when I take it out of my pack, I can start shooting straight away.
I have almost managed this with the Kata 502. I had the LCD folded foreward on top of the lens, but the camera was really a bit to high for the backpack so the zipper broke after a little while. I bought a second one and samething happened.

Still on the lookout
 
Lowepro : Very light & Comfortable. The huge issue for me are the Zips failures on the last 4 that I have bought.
The longest I have used one before the zip seam breaks is 10 months. Shame really.

I am in the same boat as Joachim - I want to carry the camera mostly assembled.

AJ
 
If you need to carry more then just the camera - I recommend the NatGeo Explorer XL backpack - that is what I have...

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...raphic_ng_5738_5738_earth_explorer_large.html

You can also fit your DIT (laptop, RED station and HDD's) and some basic clothing and supplies. You can attach your tripod to the side, or bellow the backpack.
The above pics are from B&H. I will snap few of my setup next time I pack it up...

Great for solo-hiking in the wilderness...

But not carry-on. When I need to fly as well - I bring both this backpack and the PELI 1510. During flight my RED, lenses and batteries are in the PELI and my laptop bag in the cabin and all the clothes and other accessories are in the backpack checked in. When I arrive at my destination I leave the PELI and non-essential stuff in the hotel (or in a rental car if I rent one) and repack the backpack for the hiking...

:sifone: Peter
 
Joachim Hoge said:
Lot of great backpacks here.
One thing that seems to be a "problem" for me with a lot of them is that you have to take your RED apart to pack it.
My ideal backpack would allow me to have the camera shooting ready. So when I take it out of my pack, I can start shooting straight away.
I have almost managed this with the Kata 502. I had the LCD folded foreward on top of the lens, but the camera was really a bit to high for the backpack so the zipper broke after a little while. I bought a second one and samething happened.

Still on the lookout
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I am with you Joachim. There seems to be a number of backpacks that can handle a well outfitted kit but none can carry an already built rig with the LCD on top. I have a Kata bag that fits the kit and has quick easy access but it only has a should strap and is not really practical for long hikes or backcountry. Been looking for a long time and still nothing to fit the bill.
 
i dont think there is a "shoot" ready backpack out there, specially if you have SideHandle on. Even the 1510 Pelicase cant do that. You need something much bigger and deeper...
 
Joachim Hoge said:
One thing that seems to be a "problem" for me with a lot of them is that you have to take your RED apart to pack it.
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My rig fits in the Cinebags pack pretty much ready-to-shoot. Epic brain, 5" LCD mounted on brain top, dovetail with LW rods, and a lens attached, usually the Sigma 18-35mm. I have an X battery plate that is also on but I usually remove the battery just to avoid any chance of powering up inside the pack. So when I need the camera all I have to do is attach a battery. The Cinebag is really just one huge chamber with velcro-attached partitions. If you want a full rig you end up using most of the chamber though so in that mode I can really only carry one more lens inside the main pack.

The Cinebag's main section can be completely opened via the back of the pack -- the part that is on your back when hiking. This really lays it all out in one quick shot.

A lot depends on how tightly you are willing to pack things. The photo Ketch posted shows gear packed a lot more tightly than I normally do it. Because packs do get beat up a little when backpacking I like to keep stuff pretty well isolated. This is especially true when the LCD is mounted -- you really need to make sure nothing can impact it.

My bag is not loaded or I would send a pic. Next time I load it I will take a shot and upload it as this is such a frequent topic.
 
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