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Camera backpack for climbing beta please.

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Max Dolberg · · San Diego, CA · Joined Jan 2018 · Points: 20

The never ending search for the perfect camera bag continues. Does anyone have suggestions for a camera back pack that will work well on multi pitch days? I want to carry a mirror less body and 3 prime lenses in padded protection along with essentials for a day on the wall. Water, lunch/snacks, tops, extra layers, if I can fit my approach shoes in there, all the better. All while affording easy access to the camera. I have a sling, which holds the camera system well, but can’t accommodate everything else. What are the rest of you using? Do you like it? Any life changing bags I should know about? If you want to include photos, I’d be stoked! Thanks.

Zachary Winters · · Winthrop, WA · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 435

Have you checked out the Mindshift packs? Take a look at the 20L-ish rotation pack. Not the world's​ best climbing pack, but makes camera access amazingly good.

Paul Kalifatidi · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Jun 2017 · Points: 0

Bump, also looking for a bag.

Andrew Child · · Corvallis, Or · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 1,552

I realize that this isn't what you're asking for, but why not just bring one non prime lens and save the headache.

LB Edwards · · Austin, TX · Joined Jan 2017 · Points: 216

I have the Mindshift bag as well - haven't used it on a multi-pitch yet but its a good bag to use for craggin'. Im able to fit my video camera and 3x lenses, gopros and accessories along with some rope to rappel down into position. Alas it isn't that useful while climbing, I'm mostly using it to get the stuff out there.

Good luck in your search and will certain check in on this for what others have to say.

Paul Kalifatidi · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Jun 2017 · Points: 0
Andrew Child wrote: I realize that this isn't what you're asking for, but why not just bring one non prime lens and save the headache.

That is currently what I do. I shoot primarily with a 16-35, especially when hanging from a static. I'm also looking to carry a 70-200 with me. I guess I should say I'm looking for a good all around bag that works better than most for cragging situations. Honestly, will probably just stick to the camera in a pelicase in my big ol crag bag.

Malcolm Daly · · Hailey, ID · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 380

I’ve got one of these:


And put it the bottom of one of these: Patagonia Cragsmith

I can carry a Fuji XT2 with four primes and the XF 55-140, f 2.8 in the fanny pack. My filter set fits inside the Cragsmith with plenty of room left over for extra gear and clothing. The back zips open so when I lay it down and in zip open the top of the fanny pack all the gear is laid out nicely. Unfortunately Mountainsmith no longer makes these great fanny packs but I’ll bet you can find something similar. BTW, if I’m hanging on a rope all I carry is the XT2 with the XF 14mm, f2.8 and the XF 16-55, f2.8 and leave the rest on the ground.

For many years I used a LowePro Rover which I loved but no longer use. It’s in fine shape and I’ll sell it to you for $50
Paul Kalifatidi · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Jun 2017 · Points: 0

Been looking at that mountainsmith sling for a while now. Will probably go that route.

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