RidleyScottFan Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Hey guys, how are you doing? So, I have this idea in my mind since I started going to the mountains. I am a "popularizer" let's say, and teacher about specialty coffee, I have a little brand called "Astrofotografía y Café" and even though I found like a middle ground in terms of equipment, I always find it a bit difficult to actually organize things on my backpacks. Even the really expensive ones feel a bit cheap when it comes to sturdiness and practicality. That being said, you can find good backpacks for both photography and trekking in the mountains, but not so much for coffee lovers like me, who from time to time, has to film in the middle of a snowy mountain a little photoshoot for a coffee brand. My question is: do you recommend any brand at all that can accomodate to my needs? I'm even designing a backpack on my own to actually fix this problem. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gegjrphoto Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 (edited) "always find it a bit difficult to actually organize things on my backpacks" me too. As I'm sure you're aware, there is no perfect bag; backpack, messenger, or tote to accommodate photography and hiking. Especially if you plan on being out from dawn to dusk. I too am a coffee person. I typically carry my Adopters but I grind my beans the night before and store them in an airtight container from Planetary Design AirScape (I'm not getting a kickback). They have several smaller sizes that can easily be carried in a backpack, messenger, or tote. I typically use backpack/tote from Case Logic (see attached picture) that has backpack straps but has a top sinched (drawstring) opening at top, two inner vertical padded pockets that accommodate a 13" laptop and either a 10" or 7" tablet (for me they're Kindles). I usually take the padded sectioned insert from my Tenba Messenger DNA 13 (see attached picture) to hold my photo gear that sets at bottom of Case Logic pack. As I said, there is no perfect solution and believe me when I say I've tried every type on the market (I'm 73). I hope I've been a small hope. Regards, GEGJr Edited June 23 by gegjrphoto Include associated product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidleyScottFan Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Hi Gegjrphoto, thanks so much for your answer. It feels nice to know I'm not the only one out there who likes to bring coffee and has a hard time organizing this whole thing hahaha. I'm still designing my own backpack, my mother in law knows how to actually do one, so, is just a matter of get things going. Who knows? Maybe in the future you will find my backpack out there in stores, aimed exclusively to coffee and astrophotography lovers 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo6664 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Shimoda Action backpacks are perfect for this. the bottom uses a core unit for your camera gear and an expandable roll top unit for stuff....rain coat, tarp, puffy, coffee gear. Although I am pretty coffee geeky (roast my own coffee) I will grind my beans at home... for a day hike. My good grinder is more uniform than my hand grinder. I use an aeropress and 3d printed a container that fits in plunger for coffee and a unit that attaches to filter that holds extra filters... so the whole setup is very light and compact. titanium cup/pot for boiling water and msr pocket rocket. small can of butane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidleyScottFan Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 I was, sadly in a way, thinking about Shimoda like, probably the only option to consider if I want to mix all of the things I like. I'm also really happy that there is people out there like me, who wants to enjoy a good cup of coffee in the wild while taking some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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