Topic: Recommendations for a LARGE bag, preferably backpack

[Shawn]

Brian what camera lens puches are you using for your 414s? I've been considering a pelican case for my Tls but those pouches look like enough padding for what I need. thanks.

[Brian Skalinder]

Brian what camera lens puches are you using for your 414s? I've been considering a pelican case for my Tls but those pouches look like enough padding for what I need. thanks.

They're generic.  Picked 'em up on eBay for ~$15 for the pair.  Here's the description:

Soft Side Lens Case
New Pouch to Protect your Valuable Lenses
well cushioned / padded bag with draw string closure
durable "wipe-clean" vinyl material
Designed to fit: Telephoto lenses.
Measurements below:
7" Pouch for Telephoto / Zoom Lenses (135mm and shorter)
Fits lenses up to 3.5" in diameter and up to 6" in length.
Handy Lens kit accessory for your 35mm SLR AF,
Manual Focus, autofocus, or Digital camera outfit, whether it is:
Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax,
Tamron, Kiron, Sigma, Tokina, Vivitar, Contax, etc.

Also available 5" and 9"

[Shawn]

thanks I'll check it out

+t

[gratefulphish]

Hopefully, I may see someone at Langerado with one of the Soniccases, so that I can really evaluate it.  I appreciate all of the suggestions and links to photos.  I do want to keep my mics in the Pelican 1200, no matter what, so that is the most limiting factor.  If I followed suggestions, and hung my cables on the outside, I could probably make things fit as they are now.  Especially if I get a pair of Etymotics.

[wilsonedits]

i have this kata panda

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&Q=&is=REG&O=productlist&sku=319679

[gratefulphish]

Hmm. That looks interesting. I will have to see whether I can locate one locally to go look at. Thanks. +T

[ScottT]

I have a large Targus backpack that holds a TON of gear.  I've had two sets of mics, UA-5, lithium and SLA batteries, every cable/connector imaginable, plastic bags, small umbrella, velcro ties, rainjacket, bottle of water, JB3, iRiver H320, small notebook for setlists, and more!  Maybe you just need to move up to a larger size Targus.  The backpack is nice with padded shoulder straps, a waiststrap for distributing the heavy load, and padding for a laptop.  This is the model I use, Targus RG0315c:



Hmmmm, Googled it and Tiger Direct has them for $30.

[gratefulphish]

That is the Targus I have.  I am just busting out of it with the R-4 Pro, the Pelican 1200 with the mics inside, the container with the windscreens and dead rats, the V3, cables, connectors, plastic, and you know the rest.  I need an American Tourister steamer trunk (with straps).  I appreciate your help +T