Hi. I love the sling style but I'm worried this bag will cause a sore shoulder/back after all day, multiple days at Disney with a DSLR & kid gear?
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I've worn it through a few activities (football games and school plays, etc.) and found it more comfortable than a conventional backpack. The shoulder pad is thick enough not to "dig" into your shoulder and the hidden waist straps secure it to your body. The plus side of the shoulder style is that it's easy to swing around from your back to get to your equipment. That would be a plus on some of the rides at Disney (like the safari), you won't have to take it off each time.
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The bag is well padded and is extremely comfortable. I've had it loaded down with photo and video gear on a 12 day trip to Alaska and never had any comfort issues.
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The pack is excellent and I find I do not get tired wearing it. It won't hold large lenses and I use it for a mirrorless SLR and three telephoto lenses, batteries, and charger. You can swithch shoulders as needed. You can use the auxillary strap to keep th pack from swiveling, and if not, it rotates to the front of the body so lenses and cameras are easily accessed.
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I always take this bag on vacation trips. Some of our longer hikes are 2-3 hrs long. I have no problems with shoulder or back pain. The backpack fits snuggle against my back and moves with my body, unlike regular backpacks that will swing back and forth. I packed a DSLR with 55mm lens, a 55-200mm lens, battery charger, and a simple lens cleaning kit in main compartment. I put wallet and keys in upper compartment. This is small bag, so don't expect to carry a lot with it.
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This is small enough it shouldn't cause any back pain or shoulder issues. With my DSLR and spare lens it isn't bad at all!
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I have used mine for several hours loaded with a DSLR, spare lens & flash with no issues or discomfort.Depending on your definition of "kid gear" you may want to upsize since this is a fairly compact bag.
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Hello, My apologies about the late response. This bag is too small for your gear. It is not deep enough. Regards, Roozbeh OC camera
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You can slip a tripod through the back straps or attach it using the buckles on the over flap for the camera storage pocket but it is not made for this and therefore could damage the straps or buckles. My tripod is 7.2lbs so I am afraid that it will cause strain to the bag that is not intended, I just carry mine in a separate bag when traveling and then in my hand (usually with camera attached) while on shoots.
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Yes it is, I have a 7D with a battery grip and a 18 to 250 lens that I carry all the time, I use it as my purse and when hiking in Yellowstone I also cary bear spray in it. I have 6 other camera bags and 2 camera back packs and this sling bag is by far my favorite.
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Per my review:In the lower removable section, I am able to house my D700 (NO grip, not needed for hiking) with a mounted 14-24 and unmounted 24-70 (or vice versa).I could also place my sb900 and a sandwich in the upper bag area or even the front pocket.I love this backpack. Perfect for Disneyland or multiple hours on your feet. Looks sweet, very comfortable, houses my d700 and 24-70 and 14-24 (D800 should be very similar in size), AND MOST IMPORTANTLY can carry diapers and diaper wipes in style :D
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hey sandra..just around the shoulder but it fits all my lenses also my handy cam.i have a cannon g11 which is quite compact but i just wanted to keep things together.I am an Australian tour escort/photographer in Rajasthan India, so i need to have the opportunity to have access and to be able to grab my bag and have every thing handy at one time ..www.outbackindiatours.com i have some great photos that are all mine if you are a photographer and might be interested
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Yes, the shoulder straps are padded like your average hiking bag, they never hurt my shoulders when I am walking with it since I try to keep all the weight on my hips. The one thing this bag does not have is a buckle that is perpendicular to the straps that connects them together to centralize the weight on your shoulders to your front chest. I fixed that by using a care beaner to connect the straps.I think this will fit you just fine, the stitching is impeccable, I throw this bag around and there is no wear and tear on it yet.
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It is a solid bag, and quite heavy with the camera and extra lens. Don't know about all-day carrying. Could be tiring.
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I'm using a bag by Rokinon Digital. The camera fits nicely in it. Although there isn't room for much else. That's okay though - I wanted a secure fit so there wasn't a lot of room for jostling! I love this camera and don't want it to get damaged on my trips>
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We used it to go to Disney and on a cruise in May. At times it was pretty stuffed with books/guides, cameras, etc. At other times it was overstuffed with beach towels. It held up fine! This past week I used it again to carry a bunch of equipment for a computerized ID system, again it was overstuffed with cords, supplies, a laptop, chargers, etc. The only thing I'd caution you about is that it has no padding (other than the shoulder straps), so if you're carrying anything fragile you'll want to be careful how you pack it.
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I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
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Maybe, but i doubt it would be as safe or comfortable as a soft structured carrier or a regular wrap for back carry, and you would defintitely need a helper to get lo on your back safely. The is a sling, not a full wrap. I only felt confortable wearing ds in front carry until he was about 15lbs, and as a hip carry for short periods until about 20 lbs. Having said all that, this carrier was ds's preferred carrier to nap in as a newborn. If you are looking for something to transition better to an older baby/ young toddler, but still help baby feel cradled, a full wrap would be a good choice (however, it's my understanding that they can take a while to get wrapping techniques down).
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I generally use this bag for urban excursions(Disneyland,pike place market) probably not to well suited for hiking long distances. The hip belt works great, the sling strap seems to come loose. There are better bags for a little more money, I would recommend utg tactical messenger bag
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
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Personally I think this is a perfect product for that! Unlike neck straps that dangle in front of you the Joby Sling Strap can be fastened snugly against the body and rotated towards your back giving you more freedom to move/climb without the worry of knocking your camera/lens against something in front of you. That's assuming your not doing crazy climbs in that case you probably would be better off with some kind of padding. I have the Low Pro Sling Backpack that is great for extra protection & easy/quick camera access.
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no, this back pack is long and I don't recommend it, are you comfortable with SLINGS?
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Yes, it is very comfortable. You can also carry odds and ends in addition to your camera. The more you use it the more uses you will realize. It is a great bag. It is a well made unit with very strong material. I am very happy with this bag.