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North Face “Router” Backpack (2014) Review

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North Face Router BackpackPhoto info: SONY SLT-A77V, 26mm, f/5, 1/25 sec, ISO1600

I finally got a backpack that I am pretty sure I will keep for a long, long time! It’s the North Face “Router” backpack in Cosmic Blue/Asphalt Grey. There is so much about this model that makes it perfect for me. But first let me tell you about my backpack saga…

Not too long ago, I had two backpacks. One of them was a real backpacking pack, the REI Flash 65. I used it to go on a short backpacking camping trip where we had to hike to the campground carrying all of our gear and food. This pack fit me perfectly and served me well. But, I haven’t gone backpacking since then! So, it’s been sitting in my closet for a couple of years. Through the magic of Craigslist I sold that backpack to someone who could actually use it.

My other, more useful backpack was the North Face Base Camp Hot Shot which I loved and used often. The problem with it was that Continue reading “North Face “Router” Backpack (2014) Review”

Backpack-less

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I recently sold my other backpack, the North Face Base Camp Hot Shot, which was a tiny bit too small, and today I sold my REI Flash 65 backpack, so I am officially backpack-less! It might be the first time ever! Well, at least since grade-school oh-so-long ago. But hopefully my new North Face Router backpack will arrive soon. The Flash was perfect the one time I used it for an overnight backpacking camping trip, but after that, it just stayed in the closet… so it’s good that it will find use with a new owner. It’s also good to keep decluttering the house! :)

Shuffling Backpacks

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North Face Base Camp Hot Shot Backpack

Photo info: SONY SLT-A77V, 30mm, f/5, 1/125 sec, ISO800

Yesterday I sold my North Face Base Camp Hot Shot backpack on Craigslist. It was a great bag, but just a little too small to carry my dSLR and lenses. I loved the water-resistant material, which was super tough and a cool green color. That material is why this backpack has the “Base Camp” moniker; it’s the same material that the famous Base Camp Duffel bags are made of. But, I need something just a little bit bigger than it’s 30l capacity. I currently have my eye on the 41l North Face Router backpack, which holds the dSLR padding nicely. It’s a little pricey, but I think it will serve me well. It also has better organization and a dedicated tablet pocket. I am in no rush so Continue reading “Shuffling Backpacks”

What’s In My Bag?

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This is my semi-analog camera bag. I’ve got two cameras in here, my Nikon F and the Olympus E-PL1, in B&W mode. The Nikon has a 50mm lens attached and the Olympus has a 50mm Minolta MF lens and I also have the 14-42mm kit lens in the bag. Other gear includes a Vivitar 45 light meter, a couple rolls of film, and an SD card reader which can connect directly to my cellphone for remote uploading. I also have my Totoro bag in which I keep a couple spare SD cards and my Sansa MP3 player. The bag itself is an Aosta canvas bag that I bought at Yodobashi Umeda several years back. I replaced the insides with some bright orange padding, while the original, larger padding is being used in my messenger bag.

The Totoro bag moves between this bag and my dSLR bag. So, in the morning, I can easily choose what I want to take with me. I don’t usually shoot too much film (just for convenience sake) but it is kind of fun to anticipate what the developed photos will look like. In fact, I’m not sure how old the film is in my other cameras, my Olympus XA, Minolta X-700 and Minolta a507si.