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PayetteRucker

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I need some Maxpedition help. Never been overly impressed with their products but I am now a proud owner of a Nikon SLR camera and need a case that can take a beating. The walmart camera cases all suck and I'd have to come up with a halfassed mounting solution, so I decided on a Versipack instead. The issue is I'm not sure which model I want, the Fatboy, Fatboy S-type, Jumbo EDC, or if they hide another suitable pouch/bag somewhere else on their site. I can't really tell what the differences are on the website or on other pictures I see online. If someone could post a picture or a link to one showing size and carry style for one of the above models it would be HUGELY helpful.
 
For any DSLR equipment, I would research specific camera bag applications.

Whilst the 1000 denier cordura is tough, it does little to protect the valuable equipment from shock.

I've had experience with Lowepro, specifically the slingshot and Lowepro Pro trekker.
 
As a photographer I'm telling you from experience to go towards the Lowepro, the Trekker and the Stealth Reporter series are really great and not that expensive compared to a maxpedition.

The problem I find with maxpedition for camera equipment is the lack of padding.
 
Aye, shock proofing is an issue but I figured making a nest with a shemagh in the bottom of the pouch would be sufficient. Took a look at the Lowepro stuff, appears to be a quality product and it's definitely well thought out. I'd like something multipurpose, something I can wear on or in my pack, or on my hip, and I'm not sure how I'd go about doing that with these Lowepro bags. Thanks for giving me a starting point though...
 
how about a pelican case? I wouldn't trust any expensive electronics or cameras with less than absolutely tough, and damn near any fabric based case would fall short when compared.

$.02
 
ron_m80 said:
how about a pelican case? I wouldn't trust any expensive electronics or cameras with less than absolutely tough, and damn near any fabric based case would fall short when compared.

$.02
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got one already for whitewater rafting, vehicle transport and other activities, but they are bulky, heavy and a pain in the ass to access on the fly when backpacking... I'm a huge fan of Pelican and have invested thousands of dollars in their cases for my rifles, computer and other equipment, I was just hoping there's a solid alternative for accessing on the go with 70-80 pounds on your back.
 
I have a Pelican that houses both my video camera and my Canon...most perfectly indestructible case ever. Not always, or ever, convenient...but you will never see me replacing damaged camera equipment because of inadequate packaging on transport. Best money I ever spent next to my Otterbox Defender for my Storm.
 
In the maxpedition series I would be looking at the Vulture and the Falcon, but in the shoulder bag one that stands out is the Centurion
 
PayetteRucker said:
I need some Maxpedition help. Never been overly impressed with their products but I am now a proud owner of a Nikon SLR camera and need a case that can take a beating. The walmart camera cases all suck and I'd have to come up with a halfassed mounting solution, so I decided on a Versipack instead. The issue is I'm not sure which model I want, the Fatboy, Fatboy S-type, Jumbo EDC, or if they hide another suitable pouch/bag somewhere else on their site. I can't really tell what the differences are on the website or on other pictures I see online. If someone could post a picture or a link to one showing size and carry style for one of the above models it would be HUGELY helpful.
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Well for my Canon and Nikon gear I use a LowePro SlingshotAW case. Not Maxpedition, but it has worked great for me. I wouldnt want to put my DSLR (or SLR for that matter) into a Maxpedition, no real padding at all for protecting the gear.
 
Lowepro bags for around-town carry and Pelican cases for flight or long distance travel ~;-)

+1
 
i'm also a photographer and i use kata backpacks for traveling. they're indestructable. i keep my gear stored in pelicans at home. definitely check them out.
 
My D60 barely fits in my Fatboy. A Jumbo would be better if you do go the Maxpedition route. Get the S-type if you're a lefty, that's what I have actually.
 
by the way I forgot to ask what do you plan on hauling.

I have a Stealth Reporter with a 2xCanon 1DmkIIn, a 70-200/2.8 L IS, a 300/4 L IS, a 17-40/4 L IS, a 24-70/2.8 L IS, a Flash 580 EX, 12x16Gb CF cards 6x8Gb SD cards, 2xNEXTO CF HDD and various cleaning stuff and small gear. I've been hauling it around the world (from desert to jungle, -45°C to +45°C on almost all continents) in hundreds of airplanes now for the past 6 years (still have the gear but moved on in another career now) and it has stood up really well. I really appreciate the rain cover for the monsoon season in India and the quick access feature that gives you access to your gear thru a zipper when I was working as a reporter during events.

I had a KATA WS kind of series for 2 weeks before it was stolen (during a riot while in Africa) so I went back to my lowepro Stealth Reporter and still love it. A feature I really like about the Lowepro Stealth Reporter series is that it doesn't scream steal me and it is easy of access compared to a bagpack. But replace that shoulder strap because it is crap.

If you don't want to take a camera oriented bag be aware the the padding and cushionning is really important I can't tell you how many time you bump into things or take a corner too sharply forgetting that your gear is on the inside of your turn.
 
rocketbomb said:
My D60 barely fits in my Fatboy. A Jumbo would be better if you do go the Maxpedition route. Get the S-type if you're a lefty, that's what I have actually.
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I am a lefty, but like the features of the EDC model... I actually shoot right handed and planned on packing on the right side anyway.
 
kta2402 said:
by the way I forgot to ask what do you plan on hauling.

I have a Stealth Reporter with a 2xCanon 1DmkIIn, a 70-200/2.8 L IS, a 300/4 L IS, a 17-40/4 L IS, a 24-70/2.8 L IS, a Flash 580 EX, 12x16Gb CF cards 6x8Gb SD cards, 2xNEXTO CF HDD and various cleaning stuff and small gear. I've been hauling it around the world (from desert to jungle, -45°C to +45°C on almost all continents) in hundreds of airplanes now for the past 6 years (still have the gear but moved on in another career now) and it has stood up really well. I really appreciate the rain cover for the monsoon season in India and the quick access feature that gives you access to your gear thru a zipper when I was working as a reporter during events.

I had a KATA WS kind of series for 2 weeks before it was stolen (during a riot while in Africa) so I went back to my lowepro Stealth Reporter and still love it. A feature I really like about the Lowepro Stealth Reporter series is that it doesn't scream steal me and it is easy of access compared to a bagpack. But replace that shoulder strap because it is crap.

If you don't want to take a camera oriented bag be aware the the padding and cushionning is really important I can't tell you how many time you bump into things or take a corner too sharply forgetting that your gear is on the inside of your turn.
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I'll be hauling a D60 with the stock 18-55mm Nikkor lens and a 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor to start with. We'll see where this amateur photography thing goes before I drop 500-2000 dollars on a nicer lens... especially since work has been scarce. I'm shopping nice point and shoots too, I lost an A630 and a brand spanking new A650 to lens errors within 3 weeks of each other this year so I really don't want to support Canon any more than necessary...
 
rocketbomb said:
My D60 barely fits in my Fatboy. A Jumbo would be better if you do go the Maxpedition route. Get the S-type if you're a lefty, that's what I have actually.
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Hmmm, do you use the Battery Grip? I have the BG-ED3 on my D30 and 10D's and there is no way I could fit it into my FatBoy.
 
I have a Jumbo, and my Nikon D50 barely fits. I would recommend against Maxped as a dedicated camera bag. instead, look at the LowPro bags.
 
You should look into packs made by Spec Ops. They're all made in the USA and very high quality.
 
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