Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack |
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Written by Michael Ferrantino
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 09:11 |
 
Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack
I own several different waist packs in various sizes. The Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack is what I consider a larger waist pack: it's roomy enough to fit all the essentials, like: sunblock, snacks, lunch, wallet, cell phone, a small first aid kit and more. It also holds 2 large 32oz water bottles (which are essential).
Packs are priced according to color (which, for the record, I've always found a little shady because I'm not convinced that one color costs more to manufacture than another -so at some point, maybe someone will enlighten me). Regardless, don't let the whole color thing deter you from the Mountainsmith Tour Pack because it's rugged, durable and has all the space you need for day hiking (even in the city).
Priced from $64 to $70 on Amazon - click image above to purchase. |
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Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack |
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Written by Michael Ferrantino
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Wednesday, 18 June 2008 07:47 |
 
Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo-Computer Backpack
Have you been on a quest for the perfect camera backpack? Well, the bad news is - it probably doesn't exist. However, after trying and owning several camera backpacks, I have settled on the Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Camera Backpack.
In the early days of my career as a pro-photographer, I lugged my classic Domke bag on hikes. With a spare camera, motor drives, film, batteries, lenses and more stuffed into the bag, you can guess that after a short mile, my back was killing me. I'm glad those days are long gone.
The Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack has a main customizable camera compartment. The main camera equipment area holds a camera with a lens and its motor drive on! This was a big deal for me because I always shoot with a motor drive. In addition, I carry a flash, three additional lenses, cables, extra memory cards, batteries, filters and more. The laptop computer compartment is snug and amply padded -and has more than enough room -even for larger models.
Some additional benefits of the Tamrac Adventure 9 Backpack is that it will easily fit in an overhead compartment! |
Leki Travel Sierra SAS Hiking Pole with Photo Mount |
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Written by Michael Ferrantino
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008 18:44 |
 
Leki Travel Sierra SAS Hiking Pole with Photo Mount
As an avid hiker and pro-photographer, the Leki Travel Sierra has become both an essential hiking and photography tool for me.
The Leki Travel Sierra functions as both a hiking pole and camera monopod, making it especially useful because I'm not always keen on carrying a tripod into the woods. Of course, the Leki Sierra won't offer the stability of a tripod that you would need to photograph lightening -but it will certainly steady your camera enough to more effectively capture wildlife under certain conditions.
SAS means "Soft Anti-shock System" which cushions your hike with spring loaded action and gives you much needed traction, especially if you're carrying a heavy pack, traversing rocks or ascending a steep path. |
Montrail Helium GTX Hiking Boot -Mens |
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Written by Michael Ferrantino
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Monday, 09 June 2008 20:02 |
 
Men's Montril Helium GTX Hiking Boots
I'm an avid weekend day hiker who carries a backpack full of camera gear, water and food. What that means is that I'm carrying a lot of extra weight (and that's not including, ugh-hum, the few extra pounds that I'm carrying on my waistline). Over the years I have purchased hiking boots that range in price from $19.99 to almost $500.00. By far, the best boots I have ever worn are the Montrail Helium (and their predecessors). In fact, I loved my first pair of Montrail boots so much, I wore then almost every day for year - until they wore out!
Amazon Price: $219.95 |
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