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After experimenting with my hiking and photo gear for over two years I think I've finally found a workable solution to carry a pro-size camera such as Nikon D3 on a trail. When referring to trail I mean a trail where you have to be self-sufficient for at least 2-3 days even if you are only planing being there for a day.

Lightweight Hiking Setup

My current setup is Arcteryx Needle 45 with ThinkTank Digital Holster 40 attached to one side and Lens Changer 35 on the other.

Ultralight Hiking Setup

35mm f/2.0 D-AF has become my favorite hiking lens (mounted on Nikon D3). Most of the landscape pictures in this gallery were taken using the following ultralight hiking setup:

• Nikon D3 + 35mm f/2.0 D-AF LENS slung over my shoulder
• 32oz Nalgene bottle in the ThinkTank Photo R U Thirsty on my belt
• ultra light lead pack Arcteryx CIERZO 18 on my back

UPDATE: 27-MAY-2009
Recently I've been more and more inclined to bring the 14-24 lens with the D3, there's just something about this lens that makes me want to use it. Wide perspective, contrast and saturation are superb and I am getting used to the weight and size of it. Here's our latest hiking trip to the Ski Hut Trail with Nikon D3 and 14-24 lens.

UPDATE: 01-JUN-2009
My Latest Hiking with pro-DSLR Setup using CamelBak and Think tank Pro Belt