What kind of bags for travel?
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i dont really have the budget for lowepro or so type of bags so i make use of whatever bag i have and modify it for camera use depending where i go.
you could get a padded mountain trekking backpack with those strings that you can use to fix a tripod with. As for use in the city, keep the camera in the bag and go PnS but usually in crowded areas or built up areas can take out the dslr.
you could get a padded mountain trekking backpack with those strings that you can use to fix a tripod with. As for use in the city, keep the camera in the bag and go PnS but usually in crowded areas or built up areas can take out the dslr.
Actually I only bringing DSLR cos no $$$ for PnS
I'm not sure about the weather there but I was in bleak Montana a few years ago right in the midst of winter. You need at least 'windproof' shoes in sub-zero conditions.
I would generally recommend some form of hiking shoes for traveling especially with a pack on personal gear on your backs. Its not just about the walking, the foot and the sores, its also about the support and the stability and basically keeping your toes happy, as well as your knees happy too.
Basically, as far as I can, I'll walk wherever I travel to. So, its usually at least 3-4 hours worth of walking time per day when I go traveling. In '07 I wore my Asics trainers on a tour in the US. The feet felt excellent as that's what the shoes were designed to do, but my knees nearly killed me as there wasn't sufficient support and the ankles did hurt too.
Last year in '08, I went again, this time I bought a Us$50 pair of timberland hikers (low-cut) at their factory outlet store. I certainly felt much, much better ! I certainly didn't feel as tired nor did my knees hurt as much as the previous year. But this one isn't a real issue as these sort of shoes are very cheap and can be bought over in China.
As for clothing, well, really depends as when indoors I do not think you want to wear your outermost layers as it will be too warm, and you need somewhere to keep them don't you ?
As for the other things, I've mentioned in my previous reply, so it really is up to your interpretation and own choices.
Main thing about pick pockets and thieves with regards to bags is to pack them tight. It makes it very difficult for them to do anything unnoticed.
I use a beltpack. It also comes with a sling, so in crowded places (ie. non-safe), I go to sling bag mode. The beltpack places the weight waist down, so your shoulders and back will thank you at the end of each day. Another advantage is faster walking speed/agility vs a sling bag, and quicker access if you keep the bag on the waist and keep the sling on (ie. just release the waist buckle, and you are in sling bag mode to access to camera). Its also less hot for the back compared to a backpack. Saves the shoulders and back for "haversack duty" as well 
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I'm not a good photographer, but I've certainly walked my share during backpacking tours (think a week of walking/standing for 8-9hr everyday or cycle touring). I wouldn't have any other bag type
. I'm not a good photographer, but I've certainly walked my share during backpacking tours (think a week of walking/standing for 8-9hr everyday or cycle touring). I wouldn't have any other bag type
Rumplestiltskin
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How about a bag that is BOTH a sling bag for quick camera access as well as a backpack for long distance travel? Comes in 3 sizes.
See my review H E R E
Maybe if you want to look for something smaller than say a Primus AW, you can try look at Primus Minimus or Kata 3N1 series.
I was looking for a backpack that is padded and pleasing to the eye... haha... Narrowed down to flipside 200 & 300, Primus Minimus and Kata 3N1s. But the flipsides don't have compartments to store other stuffs that you might need to bring like a small jacket, etc. Hence, the Primus Minimus and Kata bags are more ideal in my opinion.
I was looking for a backpack that is padded and pleasing to the eye... haha... Narrowed down to flipside 200 & 300, Primus Minimus and Kata 3N1s. But the flipsides don't have compartments to store other stuffs that you might need to bring like a small jacket, etc. Hence, the Primus Minimus and Kata bags are more ideal in my opinion.
David Chin
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I have a number of bags including Kata backpack and beltpack, Lowepro shoulder bags and also the Slingshot. For the Slingshot, if there is too much weight in it, you will feel it on your shoulder ultimately as it has only one strap. For long period on the road and lots of walking and if you need to be ready for action at any time, consider the Think Tank Rotation 360. Visit this link: http://www.rotation360.com/ for more details.
Thanks for the recommendations. However, I feel that they are a bit too big.
geraldtanak
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First of all, congrats! You made a good choice. i settled on the flipside 300 after much deliberation and after my first 'offical' overseas trip to Paris, i have to say i do not regret one bit. Feels ultra safe when i'm walking even with my tripod firmly attached outside. (Backpacked b4 in Europe and i've witnessed my fren's backpack fully opened and 3 pickpockets were dipping their hands into her backpack while distracting us with a map, luckily they scooted off with nothing valuable after we screamed at them)
As for ur question, really depends on ur photo interest. I use my 18-200 for travel and 17-50 for portraits and general walkabout. If your interest is scenery, ur 17-35 is sufficient. If you're into people, children, animals, birds etc, a telephoto would fit better. But ur combi means a lot of switching...
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