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Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

Ha,ha,ha....funny.

Actually about a year ago I switched from the vests to a thinktank belt system. I use the Speed changer to hold four batteries and reporter note pads, a LC 75 pro bag to hold the 7-200mm lens, Lens changer 35 bag that holds the 28-70mm, a lens changer 15 bag which holds the 14mm and a all other stuff bag that holds CF card holders and my bussines cards. All this goes on a quick release belt around the waist. I also have a shoulder harness attached to the belt that helps hold it up. All this weight is distributed around my waist and shoulders. With the vest, the weight was distributed across my back and shoulders, which after a good hike, hurt like hell.

I remember the old days when I carried three cameras, one around my neck and on my shoulders, in the bag I had a 17mm f4.0, 24mm f1.4, 35mm f2.0, 50 mm marco f3.5, 85mm f1.2, 135mm f2.0 and a 300mm f2.8. No small wonder I walk like the hunchback of Notre Dame These days...gotta love those zooms.

Hey Jim, would you mind posting a pic? I am curious how it all works out. I am far away yet to reach this stage, but by this weekend I will grow out of my camera bag ..