Originally Posted by
Robert A
I like the idea of the Raptor 10. Seems lightweight enough for my 10-20 mile rides around town. I will look at other sizes and models as well. I'm curious how exactly you get the camera in and out of the backpack.
Thank you for the suggestion.
I tend to use my TimBuk2 when using the camera. I just prefer a messenger style pack for easy access.
With the Raptor 10 I put my spare tube in first, maybe my arm warmers or a spare t-shirt depending upon temp, then the spare lens, then the camera. This way I just unzip the main compartment and the camera is there first for me to take out. I don't button down the camera pouch, this way I can just slide it out easily. It takes a slight bit more finagling to get it back in the pouch.
Honestly now that I am thinking about it, the camera pouch is almost extraneous, barring a crash. That saves a step. I haven't crashed yet, knock on wood.