f-stop Sponsorship
I’m delighted to announce that f-stop, makers of high-end camera bags and backpacks have added me to their Staff Pro “Rogue” programme.
As a result of this I’ve received a one of their packs, a Satori EXP with an XL ICU. This is an internal frame, “proper” backpack, and the ICU is a semi-rigid container which houses the camera gear itself. The ICU then slides into the pack and is easily accessible by opening a flap.
Previously I was using a LowePro bag for my medium format gear and had been frustrated by it when walking any distance. Since receiving the new pack, I’m absolutely delighted with it and I can honestly say that if I had received it only as an evaluation unit, I’d definitely be buying it now.
In fact, it’s my plan to order other ICUs to hold my Canon system and my Phase One SLR and lenses as well. That way I can slip whichever it is I’m using into the Satori when I need to hike, and if I need to carry two systems a short distance, it’s much easier to have the bag with one ICU on my back and carry another ICU by its handle. That way I’m not carrying another backpack with associated straps and dangly bits, plus unnecessary weight.
If you haven’t seen these products, I do recommend checking them out, especially if you do any sort of hiking or trekking with your camera.
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