Subject: [Tweeters] RFI- Backpack for spotting scopes
Date: Mar 25 23:15:43 2012
From: Guy - lguy_Mcw at yahoo.com


Here is a blog about them ..
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/41691-Tri-Pak-carrying-heavy-tripods-amp-lenses-in-the-field

Here is a link to one similar to what I have used for years. Love the thing on long hikes ...
http://www.bigpockets.com/catalog/gear/tripak.html

Guy

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On Mar 25, 2012, at 6:07 PM, retief at deweydrive.com wrote:

> 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>:
>
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>> 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
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>> -----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
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>> Tweeters,
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>> 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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