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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 844402" data-attributes="member: 48483">I am going to apply a decade of experience carrying around a D80 and later D7000 on geocaching hikes.PGYTECH makes some good backpacks at good value. Look around to see if that is an option in AUS. It is a Chinese brand (I often call it Piggy-Tech).I tried a silicone skin for my first D80 after trashing the printed-on markings with DEET. It's a dust collector and makes the camera bulky in hand. I won't recommend that. There also is no protection for lens or screen. Leather half-case has a similar problem (even though I use 1 for my ZF).I myself favor a neoprene slip-cover for the camera. You can use a regular strap attached and slip the cover off easily in 2 seconds. Some covers can hang off the camera as you take photos. This won't work well with a sling setup. This protects the full rig until you deploy, nothing else can really do that.<img src="https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images500x500/1346077820_IMG_268791.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />For sure apply a stick-on screen protector on back.If you don't use a tripod, don't bother with a L-bracket. If you do have a tripod with Arca-Swiss attachment on the head, a fitted L-bracket makes life good.Camera strap: even if you don't like the Peak Design offerings, it's worth just buying their Anchor Link set and use your own strap of choice. Being able to remove or install a strap that quickly is worth money spent. Also nice to change from neck strap to a wrist cuff with no fuss, and Peak Design has a very good wrist cuff that can store on your wrist with no dangling.Buy a spare battery. You always need spare power.</blockquote>

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