Dry bags
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This may have already been discussed in previous posts, but does anyone have any suggestions for camera dry bags? I have a Nikon D70 and would like to take it on more “adventurous” outings. I have given the Simms line consideration, but am open to any testimonials.
Steven
aDepends on how much stuff you want to carry other than body and attached lens. Lots of options, big/small, soft/hard
Look at http://www.lowepro.com, http://www.sagebrushdrygoods.com, www.pelican.com, http://www.drybags.com.
I have, or have tried, examples from above and others. Just depends on whether you’re looking for waistpack, backpack, hard case or other. Prefer different ones for different thing.
For minimal set-up, say D-70 and one lens, I’d get smallest shoulder bag that holds gear. Backpack for more. Hard case for boat fishing.
Buzz
Steven,
I bought one of the Simms roll-top fanny packs just for that purpose. It has a padded interior that cradles the D70 pretty nicely, although it doesn’t leave much room for anything else. It will accommodate the camera with a fairly large lens (holds my 80-200), or it will hold the camera and two smaller lenses. I would never wade in deep water with the bag, but I’m fairly certain it will survive a quick dunking.A guide friend has a Sagebrush Dry Goods Fanny Pack that Buzz mentioned. It has a water -proof zipper. He uses it in the salt on bone fishing trips and told me he has even snorkeled in it. I thought they were out of business, but if not, that definately would be worth looking at.
If you are looking for a boat bag, Simms and Patagonia both make excellent dry bags. I bought the Simms bag, but now wish I had opted for Patagonia’s Great Divider. The Simms Bag is just too big and I have had some trouble getting it under some airline seats and in overhead bins. However, I think Simms is/has come out with some smaller versions of the bag.
Hope this helps.
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