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<p>Going on a trip to Cuba and plan to do some street shooting with 2 cameras/lenses. I am thinking about buying the double harness black rapid DR2 system. I would like to wear my camera backpack, (f-stop Anja backpack) while out for the day in order to carry water, raincoat, portable tripod and protection for gear in the event of a sudden heavy rain. Wondering how functional will the double harness system be while wearing a backpack. I'm about 5'6" 155 pounds and am considering the slimmer DR2 system over the bulkier DR-1. As an alternative, I could just get a rear facing fanny pack instead which would work but would be less functional - harder to affix a tripod too and the gear would have to be cushioned with some clothing in the event I have to stash gear during a heavy rain.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond.</p>

<p>Looking for a traveller tripod to use on a backpacking trip. Will need to support the weight of a Canon 5DIII with 70.200 2.8L II which is a combined weight of about 5.5 pounds.<br> I'm about 5'6" and don't mind if I have to hunch over to use when the legs are fully extended (I usually shoot crouched down anyways without extending tripod legs unless I actually need the elevation).<br> Would be nice to get down close to ground level without reversing the center column and I would consider buying a short post center column if the option is available to bypass this.<br> Weight and stability/ease of use/flexibility are more important than cost so willing to pay a bit more if the features justify it.<br> Right now I'm considering the Gitzo Travellers 1542T vs the 1544T but open to other suggestions. I plan to use a Markins ball head with QR if the profile is slim enough to allow the legs to fold back onto the head.<br> I also only rarely ever extend the center column so the shorter the center post is (if not able to swap out) the better.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for your input!</p>

<p>I'm going to be travelling to Holland around May 5-8th and want to photograph the tulips at the Kuekenhof gardens. Can anyone provide some insight as to how the winter season has been this year - this will give me a crude idea whether the peak of colour may coincide with the travel dates. I understand that in an average year, peak colour is typically mid-end of April.<br> Any advice how to get early access to the gardens before the crowds arrive?<br> Shooting the gardens or surrounding fields from the air? (would prefer not shooting through an airplane or helicopter window unless it was open)<br> Other things to photograph in the area. I enjoy street scenes and modern architecture. I have seen photos of european architecture involving very modern design but don't know if such exists in near proximity. Underground scenes like subway tunnels with modern designs?<br> Thanks!</p>