Amy, I have a Wandering Tattler,
http://www.wanderingtattler.com/tripak1.html, that is built for just
this purpose. I was using it with a camera tripod and long lens, it
was just a bit too tough to deploy with the much heavier weight of my
gear. Even with the heavier weight, I am nearly 20 lbs of gear, it
was quite comfortable to carry.

I would be willing to sell mine at a good discount if you, or anyone
else, is interested. Drop me an email and you can take a look and
give it a try.

Quoting Mechejmch <mechejmch at aol.com>:

>
> You might take a look at the Lowepro Slingshot series to see if any
> of those might work for you.
> I like mine a lot.
>
> I would say, Amy, that you do have a nice balancing act going with
> your scope/tripod combo!
>
> Joe Meche
> Bellingham
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amy schillinger <schillingera at hotmail.com>
> To: tweet ters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Sent: Sun, Mar 25, 2012 2:45 pm
> Subject: [Tweeters] RFI- Backpack for spotting scopes
>
>
> Tweeters,
>
> I've seen back pack strap attachments for spotting scopes before and
> am having a hard time finding them. I've also seen what looks like a
> way to turn your scope into a backpack or attach straps to it.
> Anyone have a suggested brand or online store that sells them? I
> often take long walks and sometimes hike with my scope and it does a
> number on my neck and shoulder.
>
> Thanks in advace,
>
> Amy Schillinger
> Renton, WA
> schillingera at hotmail.com
>
>
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