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Olaf
 
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<Reply # 60 on 11/15/2006 7:23 AM >
|  | | | Why do you think it would be more trouble? Easy on and off, weight is distributed across the shoulders. Easily concealed, fully adjustable straps and modifiable bag arrangement, your choice of 6 different carry configurations (ways of carry such as on the chest, at the hip, as a shoulder bag etc). Both the LT and RG series have several different bags you can match to your needs. This is a highly versatile carry system, I am just curious why you think it would be trouble. Granted none of the combinations have the capacity of a small backpack but this can be worn beneath the clothing and still accessable without anyone knowing it is there. All the different anchor points (shoulder harness, chest and back strap, belt clips) make it secure so it won't move around on you no matter what you are doing. The placement of the bags when worn as a shoulder harness like I will be using keep them out of the way while climbing or crawling. If you are in a confined space (again if using the shoulder harness carry configuration) you can still access the pouches in a natural way unlike a bag on your back or carried down by your sides. Another thing about exploring in confined spaces or exploring in general with this system is the attachment points for the shoulder harness/straps. These can easily be disconnected if you become snagged, get the straps caught on something or just want to get them off quickly. Further, due to their placement they will not come into contact with your environment as much as other bags thus reducing wear and tear and prolonging their life.
I have used military issued web belts with shoulder straps before while draining in 3' pipes and the system was very convenient and comfortable. While climbing, hiking or anything standing up even considerable weight is easily carried because it is spread across the shoulders. While you may not have a belt to which you can attach further gear this system provides quick, easy and secure access to most of the small things you are likely to carry. The RG series of bags is larger than the LT series, I have seen photos of someone wearing two LT bags shoulder harness style and they looked to be of a useful size. Given that the RG series is somewhat larger I feel confident of their gear carrying capacity from what I saw of the LT bags. With this kind of system everything you are carrying is within easy reach, no taking off a bag or having to reposition it to open it up so you can get at what you want. While the attachment points of the harness are quick release they are designed not to do so accidentally and can support considerable weight (talked with the manufacturer for an hour).
For those of us with photography on their minds if you select the RG series of bags you can likely carry most all of your accessories minus the tripods easily and conveniently. The "Escape" bag is designed for carrying tools, while it is not super well thought out or designed for this task like EOD pouches are it still has several internal elastic keepers and two variable sized outer velcro secured storage areas. Useful for multi tools, flashlights and any other equipment of a hardware type nature. The "Instrument" bag (with detailed internal pictures) has two main compartments with adjustable partitions and padding in one and two smaller sections in the other.
I just wish Maxpedition, Blackhawk or even Camelbak would make shoulder harness bags. These guys have the basic idea but all the little details are screwed up such as the right material choices and pocket configurations. Still, they are the only ones who make this sort of thing at the moment. I am currently talking to Maxpedition about making a shoulder harness system as they are most suited to take advantage of the market. These bags from Civilian look ok and might perform great, then again I might get them in a few days and hate them in a week.
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<Reply # 61 on 11/15/2006 7:38 AM >
| | | | Let me know how they work for you after you screw around with'em for a while.. they look rather neat at the least..
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<Reply # 62 on 11/15/2006 9:32 AM >
| | | | the day they make something for a dslr and a tripod ill be there
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<Reply # 63 on 11/15/2006 4:29 PM >
| | | | Once you get it can you review it.
Can you:
-Take better pics
->inside and outside pockets with the usual UE gear inside it to see how it fits
->A pic with you wearing it.
-total cost
->with shipping and everything
-Tell us if it was useful in the actual explore.
Thank you
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Olaf
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<Reply # 64 on 11/15/2006 5:09 PM >
| | | | Sure thing, I already said I would do that though the total cost for the two bags and the padded shoulder harness was just over $130. A photo of me wearing it will be a little tough as I don't have anyone to take pictures of me wearing it but I have a digital camera so I'll just take a million shots of a mirror I guess till I get something useable.
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<Reply # 65 on 11/15/2006 5:30 PM >
| | | | your camera does not have a delay? for like 10 secs? Just set it up on a desk/anything and pose for us ;) 
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Olaf
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<Reply # 66 on 11/15/2006 6:21 PM >
| | | | Yeah it has a delay and I suppose I could do that but there won't be any posing.
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<Reply # 67 on 11/15/2006 6:21 PM >
| | | | I looked at the wallets on the site you linked, and I must say those are badass wallets.
Does anyone know where I could get a decent waterproof wallet though? I've seen stupid ones, but if anyone knows where to find a nice one they'd be fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine.
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<Reply # 68 on 11/15/2006 6:37 PM >
| | | | Briefs well, looks sexy.
Does it "do" DSLR?
Are the pouches H2O-proof?
I'd be concerned that my sweaty torso would dampen the pouches and my gear would get ruined.
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<Reply # 69 on 11/15/2006 6:44 PM >
| | | | Posted by DevilC
Briefs well, looks sexy.
Does it "do" DSLR?
Are the pouches H2O-proof?
I'd be concerned that my sweaty torso would dampen the pouches and my gear would get ruined.
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so far i havent seen anything made for cameras/tripods so these bags dont interest me that much
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Olaf
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<Reply # 70 on 11/15/2006 6:46 PM >
| | | | No they aren't waterproof but I am going to do several coats on them myself and any sensitive stuff will be in weather bags inside the pouches. I sweat a LOT and my Camelbak doesn't even care during hot summer days, I've never even sprayed the thing and it sheds water like a duck. Now these bags are not of the same 1000D Cordura nylon but they are nylon and that stuff breaths pretty well. I'll give a thorough product evaluation after I have been wearing them a few days/week.
That is because they are not designed just for photography, that isn't their function. Still, if you are using any digital camera it should fit just fine inside the "Instrument" bag which is padded. Of course these don't carry a tripod they go under your arms, how silly would THAT look!
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<Reply # 71 on 11/15/2006 6:47 PM >
| | | | Wtf are you exploring that would require this sort of stuff? I mean, seriously..
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<Reply # 72 on 11/15/2006 6:50 PM >
| | | | Posted by kjohnnytarr
I looked at the wallets on the site you linked, and I must say those are badass wallets.
Does anyone know where I could get a decent waterproof wallet though? I've seen stupid ones, but if anyone knows where to find a nice one they'd be fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine.
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Stick your wallet in a drybag, they are $5 at MEC
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<Reply # 73 on 11/15/2006 6:51 PM >
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Wtf are you exploring that would require this sort of stuff? I mean, seriously..
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personally im just looking for something more streamlined and less bulky (redundant i know) instead of carrying my big lowepro trekker backpack
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Olaf
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<Reply # 74 on 11/15/2006 6:56 PM >
| | | | I said before, I carry a lot of stuff with me every day, these aren't JUST for exploring. On that note I do a lot of spontaneous explores so I will already be wearing most everything I will need anyway. I do a good bit of draining and climbing as well and these won't be in the way of my harness so that alone is worth it. Aside from being able to carry my stuff without it being in the way of any additional gear I want to take ie. Camelbak, climbing harness, backpack this system is concealable and not outwardly obvious which is very beneficial.
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<Reply # 75 on 11/15/2006 7:02 PM >
| | | | Posted by micro
Wtf are you exploring that would require this sort of stuff? I mean, seriously..
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Haha, I had a tactical rig for hiking from when I was in cadets. I sure wish I had it now. I use a backpack and find it annoying to be constantly putting on and taking off. Its quite useful if you need to walk a long ways where your going and need to take some food/water with you if your not driving.
I also hate photography bags because they scream for attention.
In relation to the person who bought the harness/rig unit, you'd probabily have been better off looking at ones for law enforcement/military personelle, they are MUCH cheaper.
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<Reply # 76 on 11/15/2006 7:03 PM >
| | | | Posted by nomeus
personally im just looking for something more streamlined and less bulky (redundant i know) instead of carrying my big lowepro trekker backpack
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I hate lowepro, and i say that as someone who has a small camera bag from them.
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Olaf
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<Reply # 77 on 11/15/2006 7:05 PM >
| | | | Yeah and made for a fucking gorilla, I'm 5'5" and 130lbs with a 27" waist, you try finding some of those things that would fit without 4x too much extra material. That and those are vests, this is an under the arm shoulder harness, two totally different things.
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<Reply # 78 on 11/15/2006 7:06 PM >
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While I agree that having weight distributed equally is great, these two bags are far to small to justify a harness system. I think this line is far to gimmiky, although I like the idea od rigging everything to your body.
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<Reply # 79 on 11/15/2006 7:08 PM >
| | | | Posted by Air 33
I hate lowepro, and i say that as someone who has a small camera bag from them.
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my backpack is super nice, just a little big. i want a system that will allow me to place the tripod down the center of my back and a small case for my camera. maybe a pouch or two.
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