backpack advice?

hi--i'm looking for a not-too-big bacpack to ski with. i need to hold
a minolta A1 camera in it, but don't want a dedicated photo pack. i
ski, not board, fwiw. i don't need a hydration bladder, but would like
something to hold a little food, my camera, goggles, etc.

i ski in so cal.

thanks!

peter

peter wrote:


i ski in so cal.

Just stuff it in your swim trunks ...

Since you're not carrying skis, shovel, etc, and aren't venturing into
"die if your equipment fails" territory, things are alot easier. I'd
just get an el-cheapo knapsack of the appropriate size, focusing on
restraining movement while skiing, which can be distracting. So you need
well proportioned shoulder straps, an accross the chest adjustable
strap, and a hip strap; everything else is superfluous except size and
enough quality your camera won't fall out. Buy by minimizing dollars,
otherwise

BTW your camera is worthless when it's in a backback. Have you thought
this through as to how you will use the camera? Pro ski-photogs I've
chatted with usually have their camera right up front and ready to shot
all the time. Amateurs are a little more hit and miss, with the emphasis
on missing the spontaneous shot.

On 29 Jan 2004 10:54:30 -0800, (peter) wrote:

hi--i'm looking for a not-too-big bacpack to ski with. i need to hold
a minolta A1 camera in it, but don't want a dedicated photo pack. i
ski, not board, fwiw. i don't need a hydration bladder, but would like
something to hold a little food, my camera, goggles, etc.

i ski in so cal.

Have you thought about a good-sized lumbar pack? No shoulder straps
to restrict your movement, lower CoG (not like it makes a huge
difference). Mountainsmith makes a few good (but pricey) ones, or if
you have an EMS (in Cali? I wonder...), they usually have some less
expensive ones.

bw

bdubya wrote:

On 29 Jan 2004 10:54:30 -0800, (peter) wrote:


hi--i'm looking for a not-too-big bacpack to ski with. i need to hold
a minolta A1 camera in it, but don't want a dedicated photo pack. i
ski, not board, fwiw. i don't need a hydration bladder, but would like
something to hold a little food, my camera, goggles, etc.

i ski in so cal.


Have you thought about a good-sized lumbar pack? No shoulder straps
to restrict your movement, lower CoG (not like it makes a huge
difference). Mountainsmith makes a few good (but pricey) ones, or if
you have an EMS (in Cali? I wonder...), they usually have some less
expensive ones.

I've found a small backpack properly strapped on is easier to ski with
than the equivalent size butt-bag. The butt-bag bounces.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:06:55 -0800, lal_truckee
wrote:

bdubya wrote:

On 29 Jan 2004 10:54:30 -0800, (peter) wrote:


hi--i'm looking for a not-too-big bacpack to ski with. i need to hold
a minolta A1 camera in it, but don't want a dedicated photo pack. i
ski, not board, fwiw. i don't need a hydration bladder, but would like
something to hold a little food, my camera, goggles, etc.

i ski in so cal.


Have you thought about a good-sized lumbar pack? No shoulder straps
to restrict your movement, lower CoG (not like it makes a huge
difference). Mountainsmith makes a few good (but pricey) ones, or if
you have an EMS (in Cali? I wonder...), they usually have some less
expensive ones.

I've found a small backpack properly strapped on is easier to ski with
than the equivalent size butt-bag. The butt-bag bounces.

The key is the "properly strapped on" bit; my bag, at least, has a
couple of stabilizing straps on each side. Cinch 'em down, no more
bounce. This might not be an option with other bags, though.

bw

In article ,
peter wrote:
hi--i'm looking for a not-too-big bacpack to ski with. i need to hold
a minolta A1 camera in it, but don't want a dedicated photo pack. i
ski, not board, fwiw. i don't need a hydration bladder, but would like
something to hold a little food, my camera, goggles, etc.

Check out bdel.com- Black Diamond has just the size for you. I use a
44L Ice Pack because of the stabilization. What keeps a load from shifting
while climbing does the same skiing. I have more weight, tripod, etc...
--
According to John Perry Barlow, "Jeff Davis is a truly gifted trouble-maker."

In article ,
bdubya wrote:
Have you thought about a good-sized lumbar pack? No shoulder straps

That's a good suggestion as well.
--
According to John Perry Barlow, "Jeff Davis is a truly gifted trouble-maker."

thanks for all the advice, folks. yeah, i know i'll muiss some stuff
with my camera in the back, but how can i ski with it in front? i'll
check out the stuff you all suggested
thanks again

peter wrote:
thanks for all the advice, folks. yeah, i know i'll muiss some stuff
with my camera in the back, but how can i ski with it in front? i'll
check out the stuff you all suggested
thanks again

What I've seen used is a velcro setup - camera on a neck strap, velcro
on camera back and on a pad mid-chest straped to the user. Camera is
velcro attached to pad when not in use (neck strap for security) and a
waterproof flap from top of pad covers camera. Camera available for
instant use, not in way when skiing...