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Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Pack

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The Mountainsmith Spectrum camera pack is thoughtfully designed to provide the on-the-go photographer with all the essential elements for a day in the field.

Rugged pack body is made of 100% recycled ReDura™ PET fabric
Molded back panel, contoured shoulder straps and adjustable sternum strap provide all-day comfort and weight distribution
Bottom clamshell pocket is padded to protect your cameras and lenses; adjustable dividers allow you to customize the layout for storing your photo gear
Padded laptop compartment fits up to a 17 in. screen and has top entry for easy access
Front zippered pocket with key clip holds often-used gear; mesh side pockets hold water bottles or snacks
Compression straps help stabilize the load
Total volume measures 1,403 cu. in.; internal dimensions measure 18 x 12.75 x 9.75 in.
Mountainsmith Spectrum camera pack is built tough with YKK zippers and Hypalon™ and 840-denier ballistic nylon reinforcements

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Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Pack Customer Reviews

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Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Pack

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May

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great idea and implementation

By Michael from Santa Barbara

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Photo Enthusiast

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Pros

Adjustable Harness
Comfortable
Easily Accessible Equipment
Roomy
Strong Construction

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Protecting Gear
Transporting Gear

Comments about Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Pack:

This is one great pack for the photographer who needs to get out of the car and get into the wilderness. The camera and lenses fit into a bottom area of the pack. It's well padded with dividers that can be moved and set up for your own equipment. It will probably fit an SLR body, three lenses (2 telephoto and one 35mm or wide angle) and some other stuff like a small flash.

The padded laptop area holds a 17" comfortably, though I'm a bit concerned that about 2-3" of the laptop sticks up above one side of the padding. Theoretically, you could drop the pack on its top and may hurt the laptop. But there's still a lot of padding, so it may not be a big concern. I'm carrying a 17", and dropped the pack, my MacBook Pro showed no damage whatsoever.

The zipper around the laptop is waterproof. The other zippers, have flaps that pull down over them to keep water out. Probably not waterproof, but water resistant.

There are three pockets, one small, maybe for sunglasses, since it's felt lined. A medium size pocket, with a waterproof case, several pen holders, and a key clip. The largest pocket holds all kinds of stuff, like chargers, discs, or a book or two.

The pack is designed to carry a computer and camera, so it's not like a true day pack. There's not much ventilation on the back, so it's kind of sweaty. It does not have a hip belt, so your shoulder takes all the weight.

I have taken it on a 5 mile strenuous hike, and it wasn't bad, but not like a day pack at the same price level. Admitted, I use this pack as a replacement for my briefcase, except I can carry my cameras.

It's very well designed, and the quality seems exceptional. I had to replace it about a week after purchasing it, because a handle broke. Both REI and Mountainsmith were quick to replace it, and the people at Mountainsmith were very helpful.

I love this backpack, though I wish it were slightly improved as a daypack, with a more breathable back and, at least, an optional hip belt. It's a great idea for the professional or semi-pro photographer.

Oct

2011

1.0

Not easy to use...

By hamtickle

from So Cal

About Me Casual Photographer

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Pros

Adjustable Harness
Comfortable

Cons

Cumbersome
Hard To Access Equipment
Zippers get stuck

Best Uses

Comments about Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Pack:

I was looking for a combination SLR backpack and daypack for carrying around all the stuff that Dad's have to carry. This looked promising until I got it home and started working out how to put my cameras and tablet in it. The Tablet slipped in easily, but the camera compartment is not well designed for easy in and out of an SLR. The zippers are difficult and get caught, and the opening is not wide enough for easy extraction of the camera. I returned it within 24 hours and will look for something else.