Comments on: OMM Trio chest pouch http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/ Backpacking and wild camping in Britain Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:08:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20860 Geoff C Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:18:12 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20860 My experience exactly, the balance of weight makes a surprising difference and I don't <em>feel</em> any more laden at all with the DSLR on the front. I haven't noticed anything really in the way of excessive heat or sweat on my front, I almost forget I'm wearing it. When I take it off I can feel the cooling effect of the breeze where it was, but I would expect that: it's bound to get warmer behind there and generate a little sweat but I wasn't aware of it. It hasn't been tested on a hot and calm humid day but then I'd be sweating all over anyway!. My experience exactly, the balance of weight makes a surprising difference and I don’t feel any more laden at all with the DSLR on the front.

I haven’t noticed anything really in the way of excessive heat or sweat on my front, I almost forget I’m wearing it. When I take it off I can feel the cooling effect of the breeze where it was, but I would expect that: it’s bound to get warmer behind there and generate a little sweat but I wasn’t aware of it. It hasn’t been tested on a hot and calm humid day but then I’d be sweating all over anyway!.

]]> By: Marcus http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20859 Marcus Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:11:59 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20859 Hi Geoff, Following my comment above and with the Scottish Coast to Coast getting ever closer, I've bought the OMM Trio. First impressions are good and I especially like the simplicity. It's odd but using it to hold my SLR with a loaded pack makes it seem as though I've not increased the weight at all. I guess on an actual outing it probably will be more noticeable but I think there is definitely something in shifting the weight forward. On the Scottish trip it will just be an overflow for my compact camera, phone, cards/money and snacks - so not a lot of weight but I have the same issue you raise about the attachment points and I think the sewing kit needs to come out at some point. Do you find that you generate additional heat having the pouch on your front. Hi Geoff,

Following my comment above and with the Scottish Coast to Coast getting ever closer, I’ve bought the OMM Trio. First impressions are good and I especially like the simplicity. It’s odd but using it to hold my SLR with a loaded pack makes it seem as though I’ve not increased the weight at all. I guess on an actual outing it probably will be more noticeable but I think there is definitely something in shifting the weight forward.

On the Scottish trip it will just be an overflow for my compact camera, phone, cards/money and snacks - so not a lot of weight but I have the same issue you raise about the attachment points and I think the sewing kit needs to come out at some point.

Do you find that you generate additional heat having the pouch on your front.

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20133 Geoff C Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:40:01 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20133 We had a CCS bag years ago, but it blew off a crag on Round How and was last seen disappearing down the icy mountainside. It was an excellent performer, but for backpacking with the bag attached at the front, I too am put off by the bulk of any of these standard camera bags, particularly the front-to-back <em>depth</em> which is much larger than the Trio. In serious rain I put the whole thing inside my pack. We had a CCS bag years ago, but it blew off a crag on Round How and was last seen disappearing down the icy mountainside. It was an excellent performer, but for backpacking with the bag attached at the front, I too am put off by the bulk of any of these standard camera bags, particularly the front-to-back depth which is much larger than the Trio.
In serious rain I put the whole thing inside my pack.

]]> By: John Hesp http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20132 John Hesp Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:27:23 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-20132 Geoff, I bought a compact (Ricoh GX100) and Trio for use on this year's Challenge. I found neither to be brilliant. As you say, the compact doesn't seem to deliver after using a DSLR. As for using the Trio as a camera bag - it was very useful to be able to access camera, snacks, compass, notebook etc, but I found the camera sitting in a pool of water one rainy day. I think I'll re-try using a DSLR camera bag clipped on in a similar fashion to the Trio. I've got a waterproof CCS Warthog www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?productID=A108 It's got a shoulder strap, but I have clipped it onto the rucksack shoulder straps in the same way as the Trio. I was initially put off this idea by the bulk, but now that I've got used to the Trio I might find the CCS acceptable. The Warthog's waterproof too :-) Geoff, I bought a compact (Ricoh GX100) and Trio for use on this year’s Challenge. I found neither to be brilliant. As you say, the compact doesn’t seem to deliver after using a DSLR. As for using the Trio as a camera bag - it was very useful to be able to access camera, snacks, compass, notebook etc, but I found the camera sitting in a pool of water one rainy day.

I think I’ll re-try using a DSLR camera bag clipped on in a similar fashion to the Trio. I’ve got a waterproof CCS Warthog

www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?productID=A108

It’s got a shoulder strap, but I have clipped it onto the rucksack shoulder straps in the same way as the Trio. I was initially put off this idea by the bulk, but now that I’ve got used to the Trio I might find the CCS acceptable. The Warthog’s waterproof too :-)

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-19907 Geoff C Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:40:09 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-19907 Rog, I've seen those harnesses, the ones that spread the load over both shoulders, and tried a waistpack to see how it felt in conjunction with the pack, but the OMM Trio seems the least cumbersome at the moment. I'm getting on well with it now, it's very stable and quick to fit once I have my pack on. It's hard to tell about the supporting cords but my confidence has grown a lot after a few outings. I'll be sticking with the DSLR: right now I'm in the middle of a gargantuan exercise of going through our <em>thousands</em> of photos back to the days of our old Ixus 2MP compact camera, and as soon as I reached the compact photos the overall decrease in quality was striking. Of course we have improved our skills since then, but the DSLR is a major factor I'm sure. Rog,
I’ve seen those harnesses, the ones that spread the load over both shoulders, and tried a waistpack to see how it felt in conjunction with the pack, but the OMM Trio seems the least cumbersome at the moment. I’m getting on well with it now, it’s very stable and quick to fit once I have my pack on. It’s hard to tell about the supporting cords but my confidence has grown a lot after a few outings.

I’ll be sticking with the DSLR: right now I’m in the middle of a gargantuan exercise of going through our thousands of photos back to the days of our old Ixus 2MP compact camera, and as soon as I reached the compact photos the overall decrease in quality was striking. Of course we have improved our skills since then, but the DSLR is a major factor I’m sure.

]]> By: Rog http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-19897 Rog Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:48:05 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-19897 I've been lugging my DSLR's (currently Nikon d200 with 18-200 lens)for a few years now and I must have tried many different set ups for carrying my camera. First attempt was the Low Pro chest harness, in principle it worked very well but because of it's size too bulky for climbing/scrambling. Next was the various waist packs which although allowed fast access to the camera but again got in the way when climbing and scrambling and always felt it was being pushed down by the rucksack. The latest attempt was a small North Face shoulder bag, not too bad but kept swinging around. I bumped into a Dutch couple walking in Glen Coe and they both had DSLR's where their rucksacks had been modified, the camera was attached to the shoulder straps of the rucksack which took the whole weight of the camera. I've done the same to my bag and should try it out soon. I was in the Climbers Shop in Ambleside recently buying a OMM 20L bag and saw the OMM Trio chest pouch which looked to be exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, although the camera and lens fitted, the cords holding it were under a lot of strain and looked like they wouldn't last long on an outing. I've been down the compact camera route but the DSLR wins on quality and flexibility every time. cheers Rog I'll have to see how my modified set up to my rucksack stands up when I'm out and about. I’ve been lugging my DSLR’s (currently Nikon d200 with 18-200 lens)for a few years now and I must have tried many different set ups for carrying my camera. First attempt was the Low Pro chest harness, in principle it worked very well but because of it’s size too bulky for climbing/scrambling. Next was the various waist packs which although allowed fast access to the camera but again got in the way when climbing and scrambling and always felt it was being pushed down by the rucksack. The latest attempt was a small North Face shoulder bag, not too bad but kept swinging around.

I bumped into a Dutch couple walking in Glen Coe and they both had DSLR’s where their rucksacks had been modified, the camera was attached to the shoulder straps of the rucksack which took the whole weight of the camera. I’ve done the same to my bag and should try it out soon.

I was in the Climbers Shop in Ambleside recently buying a OMM 20L bag and saw the OMM Trio chest pouch which looked to be exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, although the camera and lens fitted, the cords holding it were under a lot of strain and looked like they wouldn’t last long on an outing.

I’ve been down the compact camera route but the DSLR wins on quality and flexibility every time.
cheers
Rog

I’ll have to see how my modified set up to my rucksack stands up when I’m out and about.

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17810 Geoff C Sun, 10 May 2009 19:02:21 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17810 Robin, Hmmm, that sounds really good. I have a vision now of a waist pack with a high-end compact.. but then... the DSLR quality... and the polariser filter... oh bloody 'ell!. Robin,
Hmmm, that sounds really good. I have a vision now of a waist pack with a high-end compact.. but then… the DSLR quality… and the polariser filter… oh bloody ‘ell!.

]]> By: Robin Evans http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17806 Robin Evans Sun, 10 May 2009 17:02:11 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17806 I have my Race Pro belt pack ABOVE my hip belt. I find it more comfortable. You can see what I mean from these pictures Alan took: http://alansloman.blogspot.com/2009/03/scenes-from-carneddau.html I have my Race Pro belt pack ABOVE my hip belt. I find it more comfortable. You can see what I mean from these pictures Alan took: http://alansloman.blogspot.com/2009/03/scenes-from-carneddau.html

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17804 Geoff C Sun, 10 May 2009 15:02:45 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17804 I'm teetering on the brink of the backpacking/DSLR thing too, I keep swaying one way then the other. Inertia will probably win for a while yet, as it always does, in the meantime I'll try the Trio probably tomorrow. I’m teetering on the brink of the backpacking/DSLR thing too, I keep swaying one way then the other. Inertia will probably win for a while yet, as it always does, in the meantime I’ll try the Trio probably tomorrow.

]]> By: Marcus http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17791 Marcus Sun, 10 May 2009 08:47:23 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/omm-trio-chest-pouch/#comment-17791 Hi Geoff, This is particularly useful for me as I had considered this very solution to carrying my DSLR. Now knowing it fits does help but I have to admit I've fallen off the backpacking/DSLR wagon. I very much appreciate the images from my Dynax 5d, especially being able to use RAW and the level of detail over a compact, but I've made that sacrifice now with a wide angle Canon Ixus. I think with the weather picking up though and my pack getting ever lighter I could be tempted to give the Trio a go......... Hi Geoff,

This is particularly useful for me as I had considered this very solution to carrying my DSLR. Now knowing it fits does help but I have to admit I’ve fallen off the backpacking/DSLR wagon. I very much appreciate the images from my Dynax 5d, especially being able to use RAW and the level of detail over a compact, but I’ve made that sacrifice now with a wide angle Canon Ixus. I think with the weather picking up though and my pack getting ever lighter I could be tempted to give the Trio a go………

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