Author Topic: A bag that fits a V3 (Read 5408 times)

bl6216@yahoo.com · « **on:** October 09, 2006, 09:43:42 PM »

I would like to know what bags people use with a V3. I am trying to find one that will fit a V3, power batt ,Irive H120, MBHO 603 A bodys / 603 A cables and wind screens.

Todd R · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2006, 06:14:16 PM »

I'd recommend the Lowepro Nova 3. That's what I use -- nice bag, well constructed, good size for the V3. I've got it loaded with my V3, MT, AKG capsules, JKLabs active cables, JKLabs active box, a couple li-ion "walmart" batteries, a Digital Concepts PP-99 5v li-ion battery, my MT, and my H140, and windscreens. Snug fit, but it holds it all, plus all the random stuff (kwonbar, shockmount, clamp, flashlight, etc.).

OFOTD · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2006, 06:24:29 PM »

You cannot go wrong with ANY of the Lowepro Nova series. I use the Nova 5 as well as the Magnum. Nova 5 is a damn fine bag.

audBall · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2006, 06:59:49 PM »

I use the lowepro EX-180 and it holds the V3, pelican, jb3, 2x 9v's, 15' cables, acc's. I have the v3 rack mounted and the bag fits the v3's width like a glove. I'd recommend the machined-down XLR's for this bag.

They go for cheap on ebay...sometimes in the $15 range.

ianstone · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2006, 08:30:07 PM »

i personally dig the mountainsmith bags. i have the small one, as well as the cairnII that was advertised in the retail space for 30 bucks. great bag, water resistant and even has a good stash spot in the back which can be used for sneeking stuff in

ian

pilgrims622 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:40:12 PM »

Quote from: OFOTD on October 11, 2006, 06:24:29 PM

You cannot go wrong with ANY of the Lowepro Nova series. I use the Nova 5 as well as the Magnum. Nova 5 is a damn fine bag.

Nova 5 is great!!!!!!! It can hold a ton on shit, but Id go with Nova 3 like others have mentioned for what you have

In my Nova 5, Im able to fit a v2, v3, 744, 4-km100s, 4-lc3s, ak40s, ak50s, ak20s, km84is, 3-dvd batteries for v3, 1-6volt sla for v2, 3-npf(744) batteries, vark bar, 2 clips for km84is, 2-a20s shockmounts, kwon bar, clamp, 4-sets of xlr interconnects, xlr>rca interconnects, xlr>1/4 interconnects, coax cable, 2-10' xlrs, and a few other various items...in other words...the Nova line series bags are awesome

anhisr · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:42:10 PM »

I use a Nova 3 for my actives rig and a Nova 5 when I fly my full body mics.

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2006, 03:20:11 PM »

I like the MountainSmith Blaze. Nice and compact, decent padding, holds a fair amount of stuff. Pics are gone, but the list of stuff I used to (and sometimes still do) schlep in it remains.

Lil Kim Jong-Il · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2006, 08:02:02 PM »

The mountain smith is awesome if you have to wear your gear like GA FOB or balcony rail situations. I use the Mountainsmith Cairn like this http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=47098.0 . Previously I used the V3 with a D7 and KM100 bodies in a mountainsmith Tour. It was a snug fit, your gear should fit in a tour bag but the size up would be better. Something like the blaze or cairn and you'd have a ton of room.

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2006, 08:14:40 PM »

I'll also throw in for the MountainSmith carrinII.
you can hide a v3/iriver in the little compartment behind the lumbar pad.
that is where I stealth my shit. fools every search, every time. we hide multiple flasks back there at times as well.
plus the little rain fly pouch on the bottom, as mentioned, adds for more "clandestine storage" options.

as far as general use, plenty of room, pouches, pockets, doodads and gizmo's to keep anyone happy.
and technicaly, its not a "backpack" and gets through the door when others cant.

all this for $30...shit. you can't go wrong

Lil Kim Jong-Il · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2006, 09:02:29 PM »

shhhh.....ixnay on the iddenhay ocketspay

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2006, 09:09:21 PM »

"ohDay"

bl6216@yahoo.com · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2006, 02:33:47 PM »

Thanks for all the help I think I am going to go with the MountainSmith carrinII. It looks like it will fit all I have and more I saw the link at the top were it held a SD 722 and a V3. So it will fit all my gear and some. One it might have the SD 722 or even bater a SD 744.

-Brian

audBall · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2006, 02:40:17 PM »

Is the waist-belt on the Cairn II removable?

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2006, 02:56:21 PM »

no, but you can synch it together and its almost there...

OFOTD · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2006, 04:10:21 PM »

Quote from: AudBall on October 16, 2006, 02:40:17 PM

Is the waist-belt on the Cairn II removable?

My only complaint of the Cairn II.

FWIW, I have my V3 in a rack in the front pocket of the bag. Perfect fit. The bigger main compartment holds my batteries, shocks, mics, cables, etc. Certainly if I was running a bigger deck (7xx, 671) then I would have to move it all to the main part. As long as you have a smaller (D8,M1,MT,R9) then the front pocket holds the V3 perfectly.

If you want I can take some pics tonight and post them.

svenkid · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2006, 05:31:28 PM »

this?
http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/packdetail.cfm/MS5005

OFOTD · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2006, 05:49:11 PM »

Quote from: svenkid on October 16, 2006, 05:31:28 PM

this?
http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/packdetail.cfm/MS5005

That's the one.

bl6216@yahoo.com · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:12:06 PM »

OFOTD I would love to see them picks if you have the time to take. Thanks for your post.

-Brian

OFOTD · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:32:19 PM »

Quote from: bl6216@yahoo.com on October 16, 2006, 07:12:06 PM

OFOTD I would love to see them picks if you have the time to take. Thanks for your post.

-Brian

Will do. I'm still at the office but when I get home i'll take a few pics and post them for ya.

Lil Kim Jong-Il · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2006, 08:24:28 PM »

Brian, if you thread the lumbar belt between the main compartment and the padded map pocket when doing what Nick suggested, the belt is practically gone.

bl6216@yahoo.com · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2006, 08:30:06 PM »

Lil' Kim Jong-Il I know if you put the lumbar belt between the main compartment and the padded map pocket on this cinds of bags that they become practically gone.

bl6216@yahoo.com · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2006, 07:42:30 AM »

I just saw a post on here about Kata bags there are a lot of money but look nice. Has any one used one of this bags yet and if so how do there stand up to what we give them in the fleld. One thing I like in some of the bags that are list in this post is that you don't have to put a rack on your gare to stop it from moveing all over the bag. But the one that do need a rack are smaller. What to do. With all this bags what to bye. I think I have to do what some people here sad they did and just try them all out and see what I like and put the rest in the yard sale. Thanks for all the info on what you all use and hope to see some of you guys at a show.

-Brian