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I’m bit confused with the dimensions regarding backpack bags for the large primes. I tried the Kiboko Gura Gear 30L+ and I didn’t feel you could really fit the Sony 600mm GM with the hood turned round. Same way with the Nikon. The fit is too tight for my liking. I also tried a friend's older 30L Kiboko and that didn’t work either. The depths as stated on B&H seem a little more generous than they actually are. Now, I usually pack my hood in checked baggage anyway, but is there a backpack bag out there that fits the 600mm with the hood without stretching the cover? Seems the depth of these bags has been diminished (but not the cost) over the years. I’m thinking a true backpackers bag may be better.
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Which large lenses?
After chasing the proverbial Rainbows End in the myth of the perfect camera backpack, I finally realized the ICU is what actually matters. Buy the best ICU's available, and pack these in a suitable hiking pack, or carry the ICU as is in a vehicle to protect gear.
fStop ICU's have sufficient depth but they're newer ICU's with better design in the top lid.
Depending on the quantity and sizes of lenses etc, I usually use a fStop Tilopa or Vanguard 51D or fStop Sukha if it's the full kit

ICU for Z 600 TC

I am soon to purchase the Z 600 TC, and am window shopping for means to carry the lens into and around the field. I walk decent distances to get to locations so have decided upon one of the following 'non photography' back packs. Inspired somewhat by Morten Hilmers videos on the subject...
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Photo backpack recommendations

I know it's been asked several times previously, but what backpack would you recommend? I'm looking for a bag I can take into the field with me everyday that will hold one body, one super telephoto, one other mid-range or short lens, and the usual cleaning tools, extra batteries, etc. A bonus...
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fcotterill said:
Which large lenses?
After chasing the proverbial Rainbows End in the myth of the perfect camera backpack, I finally realized the ICU is what actually matters. Buy the best ICU's available, and pack these in a suitable hiking pack, or carry the ICU as is in a vehicle to protect gear.
fStop ICU's have sufficient depth but they're newer ICU's with better design in the top lid.
Depending on the quantity and sizes of lenses etc, I usually use a fStop Tilopa or Vanguard 51D or fStop Sukha if it's the full kit

ICU for Z 600 TC

I am soon to purchase the Z 600 TC, and am window shopping for means to carry the lens into and around the field. I walk decent distances to get to locations so have decided upon one of the following 'non photography' back packs. Inspired somewhat by Morten Hilmers videos on the subject...
bcgforums.com bcgforums.com

Photo backpack recommendations

I know it's been asked several times previously, but what backpack would you recommend? I'm looking for a bag I can take into the field with me everyday that will hold one body, one super telephoto, one other mid-range or short lens, and the usual cleaning tools, extra batteries, etc. A bonus...
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Sony 600mm GM, ^00mm T C Nikon
 
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This is what I use. Not sure why the 400 is sitting so hight in the photo, anyway the 600 fits with the hood in the storage position,. I have a shorter hood for the 400 allowing it to be stored in the shooting position. The only problem with that is the weight of the camera/lens caused the shorter hood to push past the mounting ring, and getting stuck on the back side.

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