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M50 MKii, EF-M Lenses and Backpacking

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Re: M50 MKii, EF-M Lenses and Backpacking

C M Greene wrote:

I recently acquired a Canon M50 MKII and a few EF-M lenses primarily to use for traveling and backpacking. (My larger Canon EOS cameras and EF/EF-S lenses simply are too large for me to carry around for these kinds of trips anymore.)

Anyway I’m looking for two things:

Welcome to the Forum! Sounds like a great kit for hiking!

I like wearing a waist pack if I’m taking extra lens(es) along. I have a nice lightweight minimalist one made by Camelbak. It holds any two EF-M lenses (even the Sigma 16 with hood reversed). It’ll also hold the EF-S 55-250 w/adapter mounted (alone) laying down. There’s no padding so you have to provide it, but it does come with a really nice water bottle holder as a bonus. There’s enough room for a couple of spare batteries, and a separate pocket for a filter, mem cards, and keys…

Camelbak Podium Hydration Belt

Lowepro makes outstanding bags, and if you want a waist pack that’s a bit larger than the Camelbak (plus it’s padded with dividers), the m-Trekker HP 120 looks like it would be awesome (I don’t own it)…

Lowepro HP 120

As far as Backpack add-ons go, it depends on what pack you have and how it’s configured. I can’t really help you there, as I only use a day pack (dedicated camera backpack). Perhaps a leg bag might work for you, if it’s not too awkward or heavy. Best to try out your options in person!

Happy shopping!

R2

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