Backpack necessities

Marcus Gutierrez · Jan 12, 2017

I finally got my 5.11 Rush 72 backpack with the gpc foam case insert. Besides the obvious stuff what is some other gear that might be needed while out flying these birds?

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tml4191 · Jan 12, 2017

Marcus Gutierrez said:
I finally got my 5.11 Rush 72 backpack with the gpc foam case insert. Besides the obvious stuff what is some other gear that might be needed while out flying these birds?

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That's an awesome backpack! Whatever you need can be strapped onto that tank of a backpack

With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

Hard to know what your version of obvious is. I carry a screw driver to attend to the persistently self loosening the tablet mount. Also handy is a spare tablet cable, matches, and some date roll (poo tickets).

Marcus Gutierrez · Jan 12, 2017

With The Birds said:
Hard to know what your version of obvious is. I carry a screw driver to attend to the persistently self loosening the tablet mount. Also handy is a spare tablet cable, matches, and some date roll (poo tickets).

Tablet, cables and chargers, propellers. I guess that's it. Lol

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tml4191 · Jan 12, 2017

I went hiking with that backpack, and it was like I wasn't even carrying anything. Its support is great.

With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

tml4191 said:
I went hiking with that backpack, and it was like I wasn't even carrying anything. Its support is great.

Did you have anything inside it that might give the OP some clues?

tevek · Jan 12, 2017

With The Birds said:
Hard to know what your version of obvious is. I carry a screw driver to attend to the persistently self loosening the tablet mount. Also handy is a spare tablet cable, matches, and some date roll (poo tickets).

'Some date roll' ....only in straya.....
Jewellers screwdriver set
8/10mm spanners to check the antenna and cabling mounts
Stupid Gilligan hat
Cleaning cloth
Sometimes the wife

tml4191 · Jan 12, 2017

Since I went hiking, food was brought along. I took the battery mod that day to test the p3p's range, so a range extender was also placed in there. Just bring extra props, batteries, and whatever you can fit in there, which is a ton! Microfiber cloths for cleaning the lenses and extra cables might also help.

With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

tml4191 said:
Since I went hiking, food was brought along. I took the battery mod that day to test the p3p's range, so a range extender was also placed in there. Just bring extra props, batteries, and whatever you can fit in there, which is a ton! Microfiber cloths for cleaning the lenses and extra cables might also help.

Sounds like a good bag.

Marcus Gutierrez · Jan 12, 2017

Here are some pics.

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With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

Looking at that you have space for 5 more batteries, those empty holes would annoy me.

glen e · Jan 12, 2017

Suade microfiber glass towel.

Marcus Gutierrez · Jan 12, 2017

With The Birds said:
Looking at that you have space for 5 more batteries, those empty holes would annoy me.

Yea it bothers me too. I'll get them filled, the slot for the tablet is huge. It swallows my iPad mini.

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With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

Marcus Gutierrez said:
Yea it bothers me too. I'll get them filled, the slot for the tablet is huge. It swallows my iPad mini.

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That just means you need an Air2 or pro.

With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

glen e said:
Suade microfiber glass towel.

I have an old pair of Reg Grundies for that. Just be sure not to clean your lens filters while sitting in a cafe, get strange looks from other patrons.

Marcus Gutierrez · Jan 12, 2017

With The Birds said:
That just means you need an Air2 or pro.

Lol. I have the 12 inch pro. But it's not cellular. Also that **** thing along with the controller gets heavy after a while. The pro fits perfectly in the pouch on the back where the water bladder goes.

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With The Birds · Jan 12, 2017

Marcus Gutierrez said:
Lol. I have the 12 inch pro. But it's not cellular. Also that **** thing along with the controller gets heavy after a while. The pro fits perfectly in the pouch on the back where the water bladder goes.

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So now you need the SD card reader for the pro. Actually maybe not (unless the mini has cellular data. I find it's great having the vids and pics sitting in my Lightroom and photos libraries on the desktop when I get home. Even edits you do in the field on pics are carried across to Lightroom desktop.