[pct-l] SRL camera

[Greg Mikol]

Tamrac N-11 Backpack Camera Strap

<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/53506-REG/Tamrac_N1101_N_11_Backpack_
to_Camera.html>

Take a look at this. It replaces your current camera strap, and hooks on to
your pack. You can disconnect the camera from the hooks...it uses standard
1" buckles.

DISCLAIMER: I haven't used this on a thru-hike, just overnights and day
hikes. I used a P&S on my OR and WA hikes.

It's designed to hook onto the D-Rings that are on many shoulder straps on
packs, but I've been unhappy with that placement, because of it bouncing
against your chest / gut. So I hook them on to where the load-lifter straps
depart from teh shoulder strap. I have the camera straps at full-length,
and routed under my sternum strap, to reduce the bouncing. Of course, if
you're carrying a lens that weighs less than my 33 oz. monster, it might
not be as bad.

Couple this with the soft case of your choice (don't use the straps on the
case), and you've got a good way to carry and protect, IMO, since it
becomes part of your pack load, as opposed being something you carry around
your neck or over your shoulder separately. I don't know of any soft cases
that have a detachable strap that uses buckles, though, but I suppose there
might be one out there. Oddly enough, it doesn't look like Tamrac makes one.

Just be careful taking off / putting on your pack, so the camera doesn't
swing freely and hit a rock, tree, etc.

Of course you can order it from other retailers, I just happened to know
that B&H carries it.

Hope this helps...

--Greg