On a horse

JohnJo

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30 Jun 2006 - 9:05 AM

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Hello all,

Later this year I will be in the USA taking in the delights of Wyoming. Much of that time will be spent mounted on a horse (it being the main form of transport that I will be using). With that in mind it seems likely that I will need an equipment bag of some sort that will lend itself well to that mode of transport. I'm thinking that some kind of backpack which is not too large (I will be wearing it sitting down) might be the best approach. Anyone have any recommendations? It would be great if it has some kind of tripod carrying capabilities too but I realise that this might be asking too much.

Cheers!

JohnJo

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30 Jun 2006 - 9:34 AM

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Thanks Lynn, I'll take a look. this LowePro Slingshot looks interesting. No tripod though but I'm tempted by the quick access.

MeanGreeny

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30 Jun 2006 - 9:45 AM

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How much gear are you going to carry ?

If it is 1 body and 3 lenses plus some odds and ends e.g. spare battery and media cards, then there will be enough spare space in the Slingshot for a few extra personal items. Whether it is suitable for all day on a horse with the strap being over only one shoulder I could not guess - depends on the weight you intend to haul.

I guess 1 body & 1-2 lenses would be fine............ more than that ? I don't know.

I have the Slingshot 200 and as a backpack for a 'reduced gear' day it is great.

BOB S

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30 Jun 2006 - 9:49 AM

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Maybe you could leave the rifle at the ranch and put your tripod in its holder

BOB

MeanGreeny

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30 Jun 2006 - 9:54 AM

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The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 fits into a Slingshot 200 if the internal padding is rearranged to allow it to fit in crosswise. This allows at least 1 more lens though, plus bits & pieces.

The Canon version is 13mm longer [same diameter] and - I would guess - just beyond the Slingshot 200's capabilities since the Sigma is a comfortable but snug fit.

Take you gear into a shop and test that they'll fit. It's the only way to be sure

conrad (e2 Member)

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30 Jun 2006 - 10:29 AM

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I don't know if you've ever seen a Slingshot in real life, or even tried it out, but the fact that you can swing it round on your shoulder does NOT mean that it's only held in place with one sling. It has two slings, only not attached in the usual way. When you want to use the bag, you open the clip on the narrow sling, and swing the bag round on your shoulder using the wide sling. I don't see the problem.

C.

keith selmes

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30 Jun 2006 - 11:41 AM

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Myself, I'd try what I usually do on foot.
Lenses and accessories go in pouches on a B&Q leather belt, lunchbag with any waterpfoofs/camera extras/maps goes over one shoulder bandolier fashion and the camera goes over the other side also bandolier fashion, probably with a lens fitted. Everything is to hand all the time.
When I say 'try', I'd try it on a horse for an hour or two before going to Wyoming. That applies to any option.
In Wyoming, I guess it'll be a stock saddle of some kind, the tripod should tie on somewhere, main thing is to have it padded or something so it can't hurt the horse.
An equivalent to a rifle holster is a nice idea.

And in Wyoming I think you won't be 'sitting down', you'll be Riding Tall In The Saddle!

strawman

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30 Jun 2006 - 12:52 PM

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I never know where to put the keys.