Backpack for 180-600 Lens Mounted to Camera

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Eric Yellowstone said:
I realize that you're asking for info on a backpack, but.....Think Tank Photo also makes the Digital Holster 150. It's designed to carry a camera body attached to a 150-600mm lens. I can fit a Z8 mounted to a 180-600 mm lens in the holster. It's snug but it works nice.
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That’s good info, but I think I prefer a backpack. Thanks.
 
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I purchased a Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW lll. Have used it on several trips, both flying and road trips. It works very well with my Z6II w/Tamron 150-600 (with hood reversed). Alternatively it also works well with the Z6II and a Nikon 24-120 f4 plus a Nikon 28-400. For me and my needs at least it is a great design and works extremely well.
 
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I use the MindShift Trailscape 18L and it's well made for my purposes. It has a waist strap for hiking, it gets heavy when full. It also has decent pockets for little stuff like batteries, memory cards, wipes, etc. The side pockets can hold a waterbottle or monopod and or a tripod.
Vinny
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ken148 said:
I purchased a Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW lll. Have used it on several trips, both flying and road trips. It works very well with my Z6II w/Tamron 150-600 (with hood reversed). Alternatively it also works well with the Z6II and a Nikon 24-120 f4 plus a Nikon 28-400. For me and my needs at least it is a great design and works extremely well.
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Thanks, Ken.
 
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JMac said:
Kenisis Gear L311, z8 attached, very sturdy.
With pouch
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Thanks, JMac. Looks interesting.
VinnyH said:
I use the MindShift Trailscape 18L and it's well made for my purposes. It has a waist strap for hiking, it gets heavy when full. It also has decent pockets for little stuff like batteries, memory cards, wipes, etc. The side pockets can hold a waterbottle or monopod and or a tripod.
Vinny
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Thank you, Vinny.
 
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eaglenws said:
I am looking forward suggestions for a backpack that will hold my 180-600mm lens mounted to my Z6 body. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
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I have a z8 with the 186 mounted in an airport commuter, and thinktank streetwalker pro v2.0

Quite a few bags will actually fit this lens and camera body. I went googling but at times you need to ask the bag owner.
 
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xxx said:
I also have a Thank T 150. Z9 w/186 , hood reversed fits, but barely. A screw-on filter will also fit.

Nikon CL-L2 has plenty of room with hood reversed (stowed position). I don't think it fits overall length-wise with hood attached.
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"186" = 180-600? I'm looking for a holster/toploader that will take my z9+180-600. The ThinkTank folk tell me they don't market anything suitable, but i'm wondeiring if i can't squeeze that setup into a TT150? Be good if you could confirm...
 
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ianh said:
The ThinkTank folk tell me they don't market anything suitable, but i'm wondeiring if i can't squeeze that setup into a TT150? Be good if you could confirm...
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This is exactly what I use, the Thinktank Digital Holster 150 for my Z9 and Z180-600mm. (See my post #5 on page 1.) It's just the slightest bit snug, but I can get it fully zipped up. I stuff that in a large camo backpack that I carry up into my tree stand. Obviously the hood is reversed.
 
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Only marginally off topic, but since some folk have addressed this helpfully already...

I was poised to buy a Think Tank 150 to take my Z9+180-600. However, it looks like the current V3 model may be slightly smaller than the previous V2 -- the V2 is no longer listed on the Think Tank site (afaik), but i stumbled across a vendor's listings that suggest that the internal depths are 38 and 39 cm, respectively. Given comments about how snug the fit is (for unspecified version, but i'm guessing V2), I'm wondering if the V3 will actually take my gear? Anyone got any experience/insight into this?

(Specifically interested in a toploader/holster, not a backpack)
 
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ianh said:
Only marginally off topic, but since some folk have addressed this helpfully already...

I was poised to buy a Think Tank 150 to take my Z9+180-600. However, it looks like the current V3 model may be slightly smaller than the previous V2 -- the V2 is no longer listed on the Think Tank site (afaik), but i stumbled across a vendor's listings that suggest that the internal depths are 38 and 39 cm, respectively. Given comments about how snug the fit is (for unspecified version, but i'm guessing V2), I'm wondering if the V3 will actually take my gear? Anyone got any experience/insight into this?
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It is interesting how manufacturers change dimensions when making “improvements” for a newer version.
 
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I have the ThinkTank MindShift Backlight 18L. It will hold the Z9 and 180-600mm, either together or apart, with room for a couple extra items. Fantastic backpack: well made, tough material, comfortable carry! I’ve used mine for over 3-1/2 years and completely satisfied. If you get a larger bag, you may end up putting more weight than you want to carry.
 
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Karl Gillard said:
I have the ThinkTank MindShift Backlight 18L. It will hold the Z9 and 180-600mm, either together or apart, with room for a couple extra items. Fantastic backpack: well made, tough material, comfortable carry! I’ve used mine for over 3-1/2 years and completely satisfied. If you get a larger bag, you may end up putting more weight than you want to carry.
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Thanks for that input. I have actually ordered a Backlight 18L.
 
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