Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 1/4/2004
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I have a Manfrotto 055Bag, which is designed for the 055 series tripods fitted with a head.
Works well enough, and should fit your (smaller) tripod too.
There's also a Manfrotto strap, which I haven't tried (but am considering).
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Mark Peterson
(K=3452) - Comment Date 1/5/2004
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You can use a camera strap or a rifle sling. I use a camera strap with one end secured to the base of the pistal grip and a loop in the other end. I put the three legs of the tripod in the loop and then it can be carried over the shoulder.
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Joe Blow
(K=1918) - Comment Date 1/12/2004
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Hi Erik,
You are using a very heavy tripod head. The Manfrotto/Bogen medium ball head is a nice choice and it runs around US$50.00. I use a tripod case, which is like a rifle sling.
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Peter Witkop
(K=3189) - Comment Date 1/12/2004
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My strategy in carrying my tripod was to get a camera backpakc (I like my lowepro, I'm sure others would serve well too), that can have a tripod hooked onto it. I like it much better than what I did previously, which was to have a shoulder bag, and carry the tripod.
Peter
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Jim Stevens
(K=104) - Comment Date 1/14/2004
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I'm with Peter. Putting it on a pack keeps it from bouncing around and getting annoying. I lash mine to either my backpack or my daypack depending on how long I'm going to be out. Rather than a camera pack, I use regular hiking packs (Dana Designs to be exact), with a Tamrac case lashed where most people keep their sleeping bags. This has served me really well on week long hikes. For shorter hikes, my lenses (with soft wraps) and accessories end up in the pockets of my daypack and the camera case gets left behind.
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Scott Miki
(K=1063) - Comment Date 1/14/2004
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I use the Manfrotto 055 and the Manfrotto strap. It's quite comfortable and I can sling it over my shoulder even while wearing a backpack. I find it to be quite convenient.
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Miklos Schneider
(K=131) - Comment Date 2/2/2004
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I use also the Manfrotto 055. For smaller trips I use the quickstrap, for longer trips I hang it to the icepick place on my bagpack (Deuter 30L)
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John Smithry
(K=292) - Comment Date 2/2/2004
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Thank you everyone for your comments. In the end I purchased a tripod strap with quick release snaps. It has generally worked quite well, certainly easier than carrying the tripod for hours. I wish however that I had purchased a longer strap as this one only goes across my shoulder and doesn't fit over the back very easy. I guess that is what you get when ordering over the Internet. The quick release feature has been terrific though as I can setup in just a few seconds.
Thanks again everyone for all of your comments.
Erik
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Kurt Pas
(K=2267) - Comment Date 2/4/2004
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Miklos,
How exactely do you attach to the icepic system?
Will this work with ball head as well?
I'm mountain climber. Have lots of backpacks. I use the climbing bags also when I go hicking and then i like to carry a tripod.
Thanks to share this technique
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Randall Ellis
(K=208) - Comment Date 7/23/2004
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Have you considered the hiker's tripod? Make a large loop of heavy string strung through a metal washer and an eyelet. The eyelet may be attached to the tripod mount and the metal washer is used to weight the bottom of the loop so that it is easier to use. Simply put one foot in the loop and stand on it. Put the other foot through the loop and spread your legs apart a couple of feet before standing. Now pull the camera up and you have a sturdy tripod, two cords and your body. You can easily raise of lower the height by moving you feet closer or further apart. The hardware may be found at any home imporvement or hardware shop. I have used this to my advantage in museums and other places that do not allow tripods as well. It easily fits in a camera bag pouch or pocket and is really inexpensive.
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Steve Shuey
(K=-415) - Comment Date 9/30/2004
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Maybe the tripod you are using is carbon fiber, but if not, another option, although expensive, is to buy a good carbon fiber tripod. THey are very light and very sturdy. I have a Gitzo mountaineer and take it backpacking. It's awesome and lightweight enough to easily attached to any daypack or photopack I may be using.
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Chelsea Burke
(K=5750) - Comment Date 10/4/2004
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I have a Manfrotto with ballhead, keep forgetting the model #. I dug out my sewing machine and sewed up my own canvas bag for it, with a long sling strap and 2 short handles. I also padded the bag with inch thick foam, so I have something soft to kneel on in rocky ground, and when it bounces against me it doesn't bruise my side. But no matter WHAT method you use to carry a tripod, they're still a necessary pain in the butt.
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reeves maks
(K=107) - Comment Date 10/13/2004
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I use the manfrotto 055 with the same joystick-head.
If my hikes aren't too long i use the lowepro rover aw2. its has a tripot carrying-thingie on the back,
And the waist straps are pretty good.
I found it be the best photo(day)backpack i found so far.
I also tried a tripotbag but found it always to be in the way and clumsy
good luck!
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Alessandro Berselli
(K=2920) - Comment Date 11/10/2004
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I usally use Manfrotto nat 055 with the head 190 and it is not very light; but when I shot in mountain area with snow exit a little mechanism so I can connect the the camera with my ice axes and it is very very light and strong, The name is sold by CAMP (alpinism tech materials) .
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Chad Simcox
(K=1845) - Comment Date 12/11/2004
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as a news photojournalist (tv news that is) I would lug a heavy tripod around using a gun sling. they are padded and distribute the weight enough to not cause circulation to be cut off to your arm from the weight of the tripod.
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Jeroen Lalleman
(K=33) - Comment Date 12/14/2004
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Erik,
Here in Holland they sell stipods in outdoor shops, I myself use a Luxon FT 361 (Hight: 105 cm (collapsed: 34 cm), Weight: 520 grams)but this is a Dutch build tripod, I don't know if they sell in the USA. Maybe it's worth checking out a outdoor shop.
Best regards
Jeroen
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Michael Kanemoto
(K=22115) - Comment Date 1/11/2005
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I'm pretty hardcore I guess and have a 15 lb Bogen - I carry all my stuff in a Tibuk2 bike courier bag - really big bag. It's heavy and quite a haul for shorter hikes.
For larger hikes I can put a Utrapod in my pocket and use rocks and trees for support. If I was doing some backpacking I think the Utrapod or other small devices may get you through some interesting situations - you can always lash it down to some hiking poles and a tree limb for a crude tripod if you need some height.
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Amitava Banerjea
(K=7088) - Comment Date 1/31/2005
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Randall, I am really intrigued by your suggestion. Could you please post a photo of your gear?
Thanks
Amitava
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Nicholas Catic
(K=34) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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Dude you dont need to purchase the stupid strap, you can just use normal straps from any of your bags!!! Or ask friends if they got any bags that they dont use, and then let them give you their bag straps. Easy solved problem with zero cost! :)
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Nicholas Catic
(K=34) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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Sorry about posting again. What is this K:32 next to my name? Anyone know?
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Kambiz K
(K=37420) - Comment Date 2/18/2006
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I use my Manfrotto 055 and the Manfrotto strap which is great in those condition.
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David Ewoldt
(K=34) - Comment Date 8/16/2006
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I have a the 3021 tripod w/3030 head, heavier and considerably longer than what you have. On a recent hike I ended up strapping it to my camera bag, the Bogen strap I have has no padding except for a rubber strip that doesn't stay where you want it too. I plan to replace it with a shorter tripod and bag. I strongly recomend that you look at various types of straps/bags. Make sure the strap is wide, has good padding of the sort that doesn't slip off.
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Ryan Torres
(K=411) - Comment Date 5/12/2007
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I have a zipper bag with a rifle type sling, I'm not sure what brand. I also have a Lowepro backback with a strap that connects the shoulder straps togather across my chest, I put the sling over my shoulder and snap the strap over the sling and it stays on my back and doesn't slip off my shoulder as I walk.
The Lowepro backpack has a sling built in for my tripod, but it uses stretch cords to secure it, and it bounces as I walk. So the first time is the only time I used it.
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