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well planning on doing some hikes this summer and i wanna take my new dslr with me this will only be my second time on a possible mountain and last time i didn't bring a camera apart from my phone which is very light. So im well aware weight is an issue especially with any camping gear i may bring with me. But im not sure if we will pitch the tent then go which is what i did before, or if its a carrying it with you trip.
I have little experience in trekking/hiking but im going with people who do it often, but I dunno if they're into lugging around a heavy camera. and tripod.

so any advise would be great dunno what you guys use for bags when carrying other stuff?

one of the trips i hope to be doing is the three peaks, and i've only ever done snowdonia

thanks
 
Well I carry a 40d, 70-200 f4L, 18-55 IS plus various bits and bobs, in a Lowepro toploader 75 AW, monopod, plus rucksack with drink, lunch, first aid weathers etc. And I go everywhere, hills, big and small, dales, large and deep, you name it. And I am 66 next! Dont be a wuss, take it all!
 
If you are fit then it shouldn't be a problem, if not then I'd advise thinking carefuly about it or at least doing some practice runs. Exhausted people on hills is not a good mix and most 3 peaks walks are not for the casual walkers.
 
I love my Tamrac Expedition 7 to bits - packed to bursting it weighs a ton but once you're carrying it the weight just seems to disappear, it really is comfortable. I'll admit I've never done more than day hikes with it but I would recommend it :thumbs:
 
Well I'm not so sure how fit I am but I'm good at pacing myself but the less weight I have to carry the better I guess especially as I'm new to it but the camera is gonna be a must but I can't find any bags that hold that and have enough for camping gear
 
for mountaineering i take my 1d3, 70-200 f/2.8 and 28mm f/1.8 and i use a shoulder bag which i modify to hang off a belt so i can carry the weight off my hips.

a rucksack for camera kit would be useless for me as this way i can keep walking and change lenses when i see a shot.

this summer i am getting a 24-105 so for the majority of walking i will probably just take that now. as the main reason i carry the 70-200 is i often want more than 28mm but with the use of up to 105mm i could get away without the 70-200 for some of the stuff (will quite possibly end up carrying them both all the time :P)

I have also just discovered the outback 200 bag by lowepro which goes on the hip and can carry a 1d3 with a 70-200 mounted (hood reversed) with a 24-105 in the removable side pocket, or the 1d3 with 24-105 ready to shoot and the 70-200 in the removable side pocket.

BUT I am fit for walking and when we were in Scotland a few weeks ago people couldn't believe how heavy my rucksack was when I put my camera in it (when it got too wet) when mixed with winter mountaineering gear and ropes.
 
I wouldn't imagine it's waterproof at all, my body and lenses are weather-sealed and when it gets too wet they go into my normal rucksack as when it's that wet there will be space from my waterproof coat and trousers.
Remember mountain environments are dangerous and if you are unsure if you are fit enough to carry an extra 3kg then don't. Taking the camera out is a lot more tiring!
 
I've just purchased a Nikon D90. As yet I'm unsure as to whether to take it up mountains. Might take my little point and shoot for now as I don't fancy getting the D90 out in the rain. If we get some nice days I might go up a mountain purposely for photos rather than clocking up the miles.
 
Bag wise for that sort of hiking you should be looking at FStop Tilopa BC (or the Satori when that comes out), for that sort of time I try to travel light with regards to camera kit, as my fitness level isn't that great. So usually go for body, fast prime and maybe one zoom, the 70-200f2.8 gets left at home!

If you are going to be up in the hills for sunset/sunrise don't forget the tripod either!
 
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