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Dakine Sequence bag. Reviews?

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Ben.
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Anyone on here got the Dakine Sequence camera bag? Im lookin at getting one and curious whether anyone really liked, or for that matter really hated theirs.
Oct 17 2010 3:29AM
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no_steeze
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i have the mission which is the smaller version and it's nice but the camera block is overly large. if i pile every piece of camera equipment i own into the block it could still fit more. that's a body, 4 lenses, a flash, and tons of other accessories. it's a plus if you're taking everything you own shooting but a negative if you want a bag to fit your camera gear plus other shit. the sequence can fit other stuff but the tradeoff is that it's a very large bag whereas the mission is a normal size but only really fits like a laptop and a t-shirt
Oct 17 2010 12:08PM
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Ben.
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im ok with larger. i just want to be able to carry quite a bit of camera gear. (body, 4-5 lenses, (ones a big 400mm), flash, filters, etc.) and some other stuff on the hill. ive actually seen the mission in person, im wondering how MUCH bigger the sequence is
Oct 17 2010 12:59PM
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jason...
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I too have the Photo Mission. It's a really good bag and has more than enough room. I've heard people say the sequence is almost too big and bulky, but I've never used one. If you have any questions about the mission feel free to PM me.
Oct 17 2010 1:20PM
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no_steeze
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all i've heard about the sequence is that the camera block is the same so you will be able to hold the same amount of equipment as the mission but that the surrounding pack is MASSIVE, almost too big, so it depends on what you mean by 'some other stuff'. in the mission i could fit a camera block with full camera gear along with probably a base layer and lunch
Oct 17 2010 2:03PM
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Moosen
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I'm looking into packs also. What would you recommend for bringing a 1-2 bodies, 2-3 lenses, a flash, tripod, and some room for a water bottle, extra hat, food, etc?
Oct 17 2010 2:23PM
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no_steeze
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f-stop
Oct 17 2010 2:23PM
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Ben.
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the problem is the sequence is literally half the cost of most f-stop packs.
Oct 17 2010 2:26PM
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no_steeze
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exactly. it's the same with all camera gear-you get what you pay for. not saying dakine is shit but f-stop is unreal
Oct 17 2010 2:40PM
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KarmaInitiative
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ive got dakine mission, such a great bag, i shoot a canon hv40 with a bunch of accessories so it fits them all, room for some other stuff in the front pouch and a bunch of side pockets, straps on the front for tripod/skis, great bag
Oct 17 2010 3:28PM
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1337
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meanwhile you get what grandma pays for



>:) hehehehehe
Oct 17 2010 4:25PM
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Balto
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anyone saying the sequence is "to big" has never used one. I love my sequence as it has room to put goggles/hats/gloves/food/ect as well as all your camera gear in a bag with diagonal ski straps for hiking. it is far superior to the mission in every way for a real skiing photography pack, or anyone who wants to spend anytime out doors.
Oct 17 2010 4:30PM
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Alkyy
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i have a cinibag, ive fit two xh a1s a wide angle, 5 batteries laptop 2 tripods (strapped to the outside) mittens hat thermos a few cables and still had room to spare.  the sequence is like a toaster on your back the cinibag has a smaller camera compartment but more room for other stuff(overall probably about the same storage room) and its more comfortable.  I would deffanatly get an fstop over any other bag if i could afford it.
Oct 17 2010 4:36PM
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Ben.
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see thats what im lookin for, a day pack with room for food, a layer change, extra gogs, etc, along with camera gear. is it real bulky or not bad?
Oct 17 2010 5:35PM
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action_shot
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 What you want is the lowepro pro trekker 3,4 or 600.  I have used backpacks from most major manufacturers and this is the first bag that has stood the abuse I throw at it.  No ripped seams, tears, broken zippers or anything.  Yes it is expensive but it is worth it.  Here is an example of how much you can fit in the 400.

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Nikon d300s
Nikon 70-200 2.8
10-20
17-55 2.8
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 60mm 2.8

Hasselblad with digital back as well as film back
zeiss 80
zeiss 40
zeiss 150

sekonic 758dr meter
full cokin filter system
proshell jacket and pants
13 macbook pro
6 batteries, 8 compact flash cards and some sd cards

thats just off my head not including cable releases and things like that.


You want this bag. Trust me.
Oct 17 2010 6:25PM
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jason...
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glass =/= backpack. in my opinion dakine packs are easily comparable with f-stop, extremely good quality, and yes i've used both.
Oct 17 2010 6:27PM
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Ben.
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except im not looking to JUST carry camera stuff, and i like that the sequence has pockets seperate from the camera bloc.
Oct 17 2010 6:30PM
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action_shot
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The side pockets can hold hoodies pants or anything like that.  One side is sealed so you can put a hydrapak in it.  There is also a top that folds over (like you'd see on a climbing bag or expedition pack) that can easily hold other things too.  I have it removed in these photos because I needed the bag to fit in overhead on a plane.
Oct 17 2010 6:33PM
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gabfreeski
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I have a burton zoom and it is very good with a lot of space
Oct 18 2010 6:19PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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I love my mission
Oct 18 2010 6:40PM
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