Bushwalk Australia

I use an Osprey Stratos for my daypack. The next level up the chain is the Atmos, which is a lightweight version of the same pack. It's just been replaced by the Exos - 34, 46 and 58L.

Now unless you're looking for a LW pack, this probably isn't that interesting. But check the video on the Osprey page below to see the walking pole stash in operation. This has caught my attention for tripod storage. It's one thing to take your tripod with you, but another thing entirely to drag it out every time an opportunity arrives. I don't know if the Exos has arrived here in Aus, but I'm interested to check out the storage design to see if it can be adapted to tripods or applied to another pack.

http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/ExosSeriesVentilated/

I hadn't thought of that for a tripod- good idea!

It should work well for tripods. I carry my tripod in that exact position - under my left arm. I had a shoulder clip and hip clip sown into my day pack so I can just clip my tripod bag onto my shoulder and hip. When I'm using the tripod I unclip the shoulder and just let the empty bag hang on my hip. That way I don't forget to pick up the bag when I move on. Under the left arm (I'm right handed) is a perfect place for the tripod, and very easy to access without dropping my pack.

Ah, sling mounted tripods and poles. Someone out there is finally learning a trick or two from tech diving.