Carrying your camera

I was wondering this today, as well. I wanted to take my XSi, but there was no way that was fitting in the pocket....so camera phone it was. :thumbsup:

Are you against wearing a pack? There was a thread about this just a couple days ago, but it was regarding different packs....

I'll take one of these Mountain Feed bags to carry my cell phone, camera, keys etc. http://epicrideresearch.com/

Otterbox...

Back in the day I carried a point and shoot camera in a tool bag (under the seat). I stuffed the camera in a Crown Royal bag then stuffed it under the seat.

Traditional film cameras didn't hold up to the pounding to well. I'd think a cheap digital would work better.

Jeff

scottvt said:

Are you against wearing a pack? There was a thread about this just a couple days ago, but it was regarding different packs....

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Hate packs and never wear them unless forced to.

Thanks for the suggestions...keep them coming.

More info on this thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=685005

hating packs must cut down your riding potential some? I dont have any good ideas if you do not want to wear anything like that.

I don't carry a backpack. I wear cargo shorts over my bibs, with suspenders under my jersey to keep the crotch from hanging over the nose of the saddle. I have lots of pockets. I even carry a tiny tripod along with my camera.

rockerc said:

hating packs must cut down your riding potential some? I dont have any good ideas if you do not want to wear anything like that.

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Well, no not really. But thanks for posting to add nothing to the thread:thumbsup:

pentax optio w90 comes with a carabiner and is pretty rugged. waterproof too. check it out.

DavidR1 said:

Well, no not really. But thanks for posting to add nothing to the thread:thumbsup:

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Not trying to give you a hard time, but on really long hot rides, how do you carry enough water along with all the other stuff you might need? I came from a roadie background and have no problem stuffing the jersey pockets full. But after a couple summer rides where I ran out of water, I decided a camelback and sweaty back was a better way to go. Just sayin...

In your case, have you looked at some sort of bar mounted bag for your camera?

I carry my ps camera in a small bag that attaches to my seatpost. It's very convenient to access the camera. Mine was designed to attach to a backpack strap but velcros around the seatpost just fine.

Like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&sku=672998&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews

HarryCallahan said:

Not trying to give you a hard time, but on really long hot rides, how do you carry enough water along with all the other stuff you might need? I came from a roadie background and have no problem stuffing the jersey pockets full. But after a couple summer rides where I ran out of water, I decided a camelback and sweaty back was a better way to go. Just sayin...

In your case, have you looked at some sort of bar mounted bag for your camera?

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There are several solutions I have come up with. Planning is the major thing. The places I ride the most are public parks/ forest areas. These all have water if you know where to find it. If I'm going on a long, back country excusion that a camelback of some sort is needed.

I'm now thinking some sort of stem mounted bag may be the way to go. I would like to attach it to me somehow, but there just doesn't seem to be an easy way to do this and keep the camera somewhat safe.

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I'm now thinking some sort of stem mounted bag may be the way to go. I would like to attach it to me somehow, but there just doesn't seem to be an easy way to do this and keep the camera somewhat safe.

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For stem mounted, you could use the mountain feedbag. I've got a buddy that'll zip tie his camera case to his top tube as well. Personally, I keep mine in my hip pocket on my osprey pack when I'm wearing it, or on a side thigh pocket on my shorts when I'm not.

DavidR1 said:

There are several solutions I have come up with. Planning is the major thing. The places I ride the most are public parks/ forest areas. These all have water if you know where to find it. If I'm going on a long, back country excusion that a camelback of some sort is needed.

I'm now thinking some sort of stem mounted bag may be the way to go. I would like to attach it to me somehow, but there just doesn't seem to be an easy way to do this and keep the camera somewhat safe.

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Gotcha.

That worked for me as a roadie. I would scout for drinking fountains and faucets along routes. Tennis courts and schools are almost always good.

I've seen folks on century rides with a top tube mounted box called a "Bento box". Nice little container that can hold some bars and gels, or a small digital camera. And I've seen touring bags that go on handlebars.

As to keeping it on your body, how about a shoulder strap, sort of like a bandoleer? That way you could clip the case to your chest, for easy grabs when a photo opportunity came along. I've seen folks clip phones and cameras to the shoulder straps on packs, so this would be similar without the pack.

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As to keeping it on your body, how about a shoulder strap, sort of like a bandoleer? That way you could clip the case to your chest, for easy grabs when a photo opportunity came along. I've seen folks clip phones and cameras to the shoulder straps on packs, so this would be similar without the pack.

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I'm looking for such a thing. Not sure exactly how it would work out as it would need to be snug to prevent excessive moving around.

I usually carry a DSLR in a heavilly padded trunk bag. Works great.

In the winter, I actually carry my camera in my sleeve with the wrist band around... Well, my wrist. The Trek jacket I use in winter has tight enough cuffs for this and my camera is pretty small. I sometimes also hang it around my neck on a lanyard, but again, only with a jacket to stow it in. In hot weather, I really have no good way to carry it where I can access it quickly unless I happen to have shorts with cargo pockets on. Then, it's just the luck of the laundry draw.