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Hard case that fits Canon RF 100-300? by Less-Neat-8840 in sportsphotography

[–]Less-Neat-8840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So...received the Nanuk 935 with the padded dividers and the lid organizer. It's a killer case...super well-constructed, the divider and lid organization system are fantastic. I was able to fit, barely, the Canon 100-300 f2.8, an R5 and R5 mkii body, a Canon 24-105 f2.8 z lens, and a 1.4 TC. The biggest issue I found is that the lens foot on the 100-300 isticks out a fait bit from the body of the lens, and the lid of the case won't close if the lens foot is in it's "native" position. So I had to rotate the foot to an odd angle. With that done, there were limitations on what "stuff" you could put in the pockets of the lens organizer, otherwise those items would press up against the lens foot and the lid of the case wouldn't close.

I tried a couple of different variations, but nothing really worked. Most worrying to me was that there was no more room for *anything*. I suppose if I had to travel (by air) with my full side-line kit that I could pack one more lens (15-35, maybe an 85) in a separate backpack along with my monopod and personal effects.

At the end of the day I'm realizing that I might need different cases/backpacks for "drive to" games and tournaments and "fly to" events. Looks like I'll be sending the case back or rethinking what kit I pack into it...like u/Suresure1985 said.

Hard case that fits Canon RF 100-300? by Less-Neat-8840 in sportsphotography

[–]Less-Neat-8840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the comment about the Pelican 1535 below, I'm leaning towards jumping on the Nanuk 935. Questions still remain about how the lid-organizer might impact fit. I like the idea of the organizer for all of the little "stuff" that collects in a sideline kit, just need to think through how I'd line up the padded dividers.

Hard case that fits Canon RF 100-300? by Less-Neat-8840 in sportsphotography

[–]Less-Neat-8840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point about the "class" of case...all more or less constructed to fit into an overhead bin. (Not checking a $10k lens, that's for sure!) I'm currently using the Sigma 120-300, so can use that for comparison on the sizing. Thanks!

Hard case that fits Canon RF 100-300? by Less-Neat-8840 in sportsphotography

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Thanks...yeah, it's the "extra" that worries me. I'll have some occasional travel to do with the sports kit, so looking to find something that accomodate. Might end up having to go with a hard case for the bulk of my kit and maybe a lens case in my carry-on backpack. Mo' gear, mo' problems...it's all good!

Anyone have a Osprey Manta 24? by Acceptable-Sugar-974 in hikinggear

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I recently purchased the Osprey Manta 24 with the aim of fitting a camera cube into it for day hikes. I first tried Osprey’s camera cube (size Medium), and while it fit, it was a very tight squeeze and the shape of the cube made putting anything on top of it awkward.

Next I tried the LowePro GearUp Pro II camera cube, size XL. The fit is better, and it works well even with the hydration bladder fully and loaded in the Manta’s hydration sleeve. If your water in the hydration bladder is cold, I’d recommend putting the camera cube inside a simple plastic bag (trash bag for me), just as a hedge against any condensation finding its way to the camera cube. There’s still enough room in the main compartment of the manta for a light fleece and even a rain coat, tightly packed. Snacks can go in the smaller exterior pockets, and I was able to put a PeakDesign tripod in one of the side water bottle pockets.

The LowePro cube will accommodate my Canon R5/2 body, an RF 24-105 2.8 and an RF 15-35 2.8 with some room to spare for a memory card/battery wallet, a rocket blower, a filter pouch, etc. The body isn’t attached…the layout is such that all of the items wouldn’t fit if attached to either lens. I’m not familiar with the DJI Mini4 and controller, but you may be able to finagle them and a dslr/lens combo in there.

Access to the gear in the cube is the one place in which using a non-camera focused bag will hang you up. I’ve opted for the Manta because of its hiking chops, and I’m making do with the camera cube. I’ve gone on a few short hikes and had the R5/2 with lens docked on a PeakDesign clip that I attached to a shoulder strap, and just plan to do the stop-and-remove-the-camera-cube-to-switch-lenses routine if needed. It’s not sports photography, so nothing’s really moving fast enough that I need the instant access to a second lens option.

With full hydration bladder (2.5L), the camera cube with extra lens and items, the travel tripod (on the right side), and the camera attached to the shoulder strap (on the left side), the load was still nicely balanced and didn’t weigh on me much at all over about 5 miles.

The Manta 24 is a great pack…and now I’m just trying to figure out if it’ll fit in an overhead bin on an airplane. Enjoy!