Belt packs users

twnll · 26th April 2008

Thinking of getting a belt pack. However need some advice from expreience bros, how much weight can a belt pack hold without too much sagging (of the bag) and also comfort levels when going for hikes and such?

I am thinking of getting a belt pack like the Lowepro Off Road around the waist and carry a medium sized back pack for other stuff like warm jacket, rain coat, snacks, change of clothes, etc...

Randius · 26th April 2008

I believe the amount of sagging will depend on the design of the beltpack. I had used the TTP Change Up to carry the D200 + 18-200 + 50/1.4 + SB-800 and a couple of other stuffs and I didn't experience too much sagging. I had also tried the modulus system by TTP but didn't really like it that much despite of its versatility.

drewdam · 26th April 2008

just a suggestion...u can try newswear chest vest...wear the pouch face the front n wearing a backpack at your back while on the shoot...after the shoot, u can pack the whole chestvest into the backpack with the lenes n body...

blackandwhite · 27th April 2008

I am using offtrail 2 and there is no problem with d40 + 18-200mm + 105mm VR + 50mm + SB600 loaded in the bag.

ahsosl1e8 · 27th April 2008

For those minority who actually used the newswear, don't you tend to attract too much unwanted attention? I mean, it makes you look dangerous

drewdam · 27th April 2008

Originally Posted by ahsosl1e8

For those minority who actually used the newswear, don't you tend to attract too much unwanted attention? I mean, it makes you look dangerous

true...a fren of mine once wore it with a dark glasses n cap enter to mrt's stn..and was stop by the security ..

well..if is not at the shooting location...can just x-sling it like the sling bag..it actually body hugging, very comfortable. and u really dont feel weight down by the equipments when wear the way it should be..

slacker · 30th April 2008

So far the one and only full day of shooting with ThinkTank Pro Speed belt coupled with Chimp Cage and Lens Changer 75, the belt with cushion sit nice and neat on my waist all day long without feeling a strain. That day make me feel worthwhile paying for ThinkTank stuff.

I can't say the same thing when i see Lowepro's S&F Deluxe and light belt. One make me feel like i'm a wrestler fighting for the world title while the other make me feel like i'm better off using my giodanio canvas which is cheaper. No offence to the lowepro supporters but their belt system seriously just don't do the work well unlike their Stealth Reporter bag i am using.

26th April 2008	#1
twnll Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North East Posts: 192	Belt packs users Thinking of getting a belt pack. However need some advice from expreience bros, how much weight can a belt pack hold without too much sagging (of the bag) and also comfort levels when going for hikes and such? I am thinking of getting a belt pack like the Lowepro Off Road around the waist and carry a medium sized back pack for other stuff like warm jacket, rain coat, snacks, change of clothes, etc...

26th April 2008	#2
Randius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,734	Re: Belt packs users I believe the amount of sagging will depend on the design of the beltpack. I had used the TTP Change Up to carry the D200 + 18-200 + 50/1.4 + SB-800 and a couple of other stuffs and I didn't experience too much sagging. I had also tried the modulus system by TTP but didn't really like it that much despite of its versatility. __________________ a photoGRaph a Day

26th April 2008	#3
drewdam Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,491	Re: Belt packs users just a suggestion...u can try newswear chest vest...wear the pouch face the front n wearing a backpack at your back while on the shoot...after the shoot, u can pack the whole chestvest into the backpack with the lenes n body...

27th April 2008	#4
blackandwhite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 460	Re: Belt packs users I am using offtrail 2 and there is no problem with d40 + 18-200mm + 105mm VR + 50mm + SB600 loaded in the bag.

27th April 2008	#5
ahsosl1e8 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 329	Re: Belt packs users For those minority who actually used the newswear, don't you tend to attract too much unwanted attention? I mean, it makes you look dangerous

30th April 2008	#7
slacker Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SG Posts: 640	Re: Belt packs users So far the one and only full day of shooting with ThinkTank Pro Speed belt coupled with Chimp Cage and Lens Changer 75, the belt with cushion sit nice and neat on my waist all day long without feeling a strain. That day make me feel worthwhile paying for ThinkTank stuff. I can't say the same thing when i see Lowepro's S&F Deluxe and light belt. One make me feel like i'm a wrestler fighting for the world title while the other make me feel like i'm better off using my giodanio canvas which is cheaper. No offence to the lowepro supporters but their belt system seriously just don't do the work well unlike their Stealth Reporter bag i am using.