Mountainsmith Descent AT Chest Pack

I bought this as I could find no decent alternative to photographing while backpacking (with my pack already full of non-photo gear.) I am able to fit my Lumix G1 with 45-200mm lens and full lens hood attached, secondary lens, and Canon Vixia HF S200 video camera with lens hood attached all in the main compartment. Plenty of room to store other small accessories and the built-in raincover is a must for backpacking. The cameras are easily accessible in front of me - the only concern I would express is that you need to be a bit more wary of your footing as the chest pack limits the view of the ground right in front of your feet! I haven't taken any spills but it's worth noting.

I really like this pack when I'm out shooting. Because it's a chest pack, it makes accessing your camera quick and easy. It rides nice and securely once you have it strapped down correctly. It's really nice to be able to carry my Nikon D-80 along with an additional lens, filters and extra batteries constantly at the ready. Sometimes I do find myself wishing to go a little lighter with a smaller pack when I just wanted to carry a camera only, but that just gives me another excuse to buy another pack for the collection.