How do y'all pack SLR's?

“Hello all, I am a new guy learning the process, I have found tons excellent info on this site so far.

Right now I am wondering how y'all pack your SLR cameras on day hikes and overnights. Thanks!

SBE
Knoxville, TN”

“Lowepro Topload with chest harness.

The chest harness is comfortable and it's real easy to get at your camera. They have different sizes depending on your camera setup.”

“I just wrap my F5 in a fleece jacket and put it in my pack with everything else. Accessories go in a separate stuff sack, and my Gitzo either goes inside or strapped to the outside depending upon which pack I'm using.”

“Sorry for tagging on, but I almost posted the same question a few days ago but didn't. I use a non-SLR digital camera and want it handy when I hike. Don't use zoom lens of anything like that.

What's the handiest way to carry your camera w/o it getting in the way. I want it easily accessible when hiking, but I want to be assured it won't fall out of whereever it's stored. Right now I tie it to the pack and have it in my front or side pocket.

What do you guys do?
last edited: 6/11/05 11:18:56 PM”

“i used to carry mine in a pocket on the waist belt. i ran a piece of chord from my pack to the wrist strap on my camera. always at hand, can't fall to the ground. easy to detach.”

“I agree with pennsy. I have a Lowepro top loader w/ chest harness that can carry my camera w/ my wide angle 18-35 and my 28-300 lenses. I put it on first then my backpack. Great for fast pace day hikes or multiday backpacks.”

“also, there are smaller top loaders if you don't need all that room.”