Lowepro makes a series of top-loader bags of various sizes and features and
some are what they call AW which means they have a little rain cover that
can be pulled over the bag for extra protection. I prefer to suspend one of
these from the front of the pack straps so the bag lays against my chest.
Lowepro also makes lens bags of many sizes that can be fastened to the pack
belt or other places. These work very well for me. A light weight poncho
that can go over you and the pack equipment is also a good idea as most
packs will soak through in a hard rain.....like the cloudbursts in
Canyonlands. Enjoy your trip, it's a beautiful place. /jnm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Michael Stahulak
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 1:06 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Backpacking w/OM question
>
>
> So, I'm going on a 4 day backpacking trip in the Needles district of
> Canyonlands National Park, my first real backpacking trip. I'm
> wondering how
> you experienced backpackers out there carry your camera gear (granted that
> the amount of such gear should be minimized). It would seem to need to be
> easily available and safe from rain (yep, it rains in southern Utah,
> especially during backpacking trips, I understand) and other water. I'll
> already be carrying a backpack, so my normal hiking fanny pack won't do
> (plus its not waterproof).
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
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