After having enjoyed two walks with the larger expedition pockets ( I have been using the Sport version so far) , I had the brilliant idea of suggesting dedicated photo pockets of a similar size.
So I shot off an E Mail to Aarn about that. Turns out that I am one of a long line of people to come up with the idea...
The photo pockets will be ready next March.
From Aarn :
PHOTO BALANCE POCKETS- for SLR cameras and lenses
These have been specially developed due to requests from professional photographers. Designed with Rebecca Brown-Thomson. Waterproof liners attach by Velcro so you can remove the camera or lenses inside their liners in wet conditions.
* Fit on all models except Marathon & Mountain Magics
* Divided for camera body and 3 additional lenses.
* Separate waterproof Dri-liners for camera and each lens
* Separate zip entry for top and bottom compartments
* Foam stiffened for stability.
* 4 mesh exterior pockets, 1 map pocket
* Converts to a daypack with add-on shoulder straps
* One torso length fits all
* 500D cordura, 210D ripstop nylon
* Grey/black
Volume 14L + 2L / pair
Weight 470gm / pair?
Having sold camera gear for 30 years, to me these represent a great leap forward in convenience when used with a full backpack. The typical solution so far has been to either store the gear inside the backpack,( slow and extra weight at the back) or using a bum bag at the front ( limited space and uncomfortable) or the more common TopLoad type bag hanging from the straps of the backpack (again limiting the gear to one camera and maybe two lenses, still pulling on the strap).
The Aarn pockets put the weight on the hips, allow full view of your feet and are really easy to access whilst in movement.
Should be a great reason for some to switch to the Aarn Design packs.
Franco
NOT THIS
BUT THIS