{"id":26549,"date":"2017-04-30T06:37:52","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T10:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=26549"},"modified":"2017-05-01T13:20:42","modified_gmt":"2017-05-01T17:20:42","slug":"spiderlight-backpacker-kit-safely-supports-your-camera-but-keeps-it-close-at-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/spiderlight-backpacker-kit-safely-supports-your-camera-but-keeps-it-close-at-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"SpiderLight Backpacker Kit safely supports your camera but keeps it close at hand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shooting with a small DSLR or Micro 4\/3? Now there\u2019s a versatile camera holster, called <a href=\"https:\/\/spiderholster.com\/products\/spiderlight\/spiderlight-backpacker\/\">SpiderLight Backpacker<\/a> that is perfect for either belt or backpack mounting.\u00a0 Forget that floppy camera strap and enjoy the freedom and security of a custom bracket that security fixes your camera, but makes it immediately available when a shooting opportunity occurs.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26604\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-600x900.png?resize=600%2C900\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight.png?resize=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight.png?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight.png?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>SpiderLight Backpacker Kit<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit-900x900.jpg?resize=900%2C900\" alt=\"What's in the box with the SpiderLight Backpackers Kit\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spider-Lite-Backpackers-Kit.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The SpiderLight bracket slips on most belts and makes a quick release home for your camera.\u00a0 The bracket screws on the bottom of your camera, and the post that sticks out, anchors your camera to the holster.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NeL8cGEv6qs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The bracket is designed to have your lens facing backwards as you wall, protecting it from front assaults.\u00a0 With just a little adjustment, you\u2019ll begin to forget you are even wearing it on your belt.<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking to the hills, or beach, or stream, or where ever, and you want your camera higher and more secure, simply install the adapter and mount the holster on the straps of your backpack (or messenger bag.) It only takes a minute or so to remount it. Now your camera is out of the way of your legs; so you can hike, climb, bike or even ride a horse. An elastic band built into the holster keeps your lens tight to your body.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26553\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?resize=656%2C477\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?w=656&amp;ssl=1 656w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?resize=150%2C109&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Securing your camera, the holster has a small locking mechanism that securely grabs your camera bracket and prevents it from popping back out of the holster. In order to take the camera out of the holster, you can either flip the bracket out of the way with your other hand or by pushing it firmly upward, you can override the locking feature so the camera slips in and out effortlessly.<\/p>\n<p>Designed with Arc-Swiss geometry, the bracket can go immediately from holster to tripod, no additional accessories needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go Pro Owners rejoice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a GoPro, you can now use your backpack as a chest mount for your GoPro. A special small right angle bracket holds your GoPro firmly upright and front facing.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-GoPro-bracket.jpg?resize=665%2C586\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-GoPro-bracket.jpg?w=665&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-GoPro-bracket.jpg?resize=150%2C132&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-GoPro-bracket.jpg?resize=300%2C264&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With my backpack, I noticed the straps are a bit off axis,\u00a0 so my GoPro is not facing perfectly straight ahead.\u00a0 With the wide angle setting, it is still more than adequate and it certainly beats trying to hand-hold the camera. I think with a new chest strap, I may be able to pull the shoulder straps more to the center which will make it even more perfectly angled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the whole line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Between singles and doubles, between belt and backpack mounts, there\u2019s bound to be a Spider mount that is going to make your next photo shoot more fun and more profitable. See their <a href=\"https:\/\/spiderholster.com\/\">whole line of Spider holsters and accessories here online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclosure: <em>SpiderHolster\u00a0<\/em><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">provided us with a sample\u00a0to evaluate for this article.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shooting with a small DSLR or Micro 4\/3? Now there\u2019s a versatile camera holster, called SpiderLight Backpacker that is perfect for either belt or backpack mounting.\u00a0 Forget that floppy camera strap and enjoy the freedom and security of a custom bracket that security fixes your camera, but makes it immediately available when a shooting opportunity 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with a small DSLR or Micro 4\/3? Now there\u2019s a versatile camera holster, called SpiderLight Backpacker that is perfect for either belt or backpack mounting.\u00a0 Forget that floppy camera strap and enjoy the freedom and security of a custom bracket that security fixes your camera, but makes it immediately available when a shooting opportunity occurs. SpiderLight Backpacker Kit The SpiderLight bracket slips on most belts and makes a quick release home for your camera.\u00a0 The bracket screws on the bottom of your camera, and the post that sticks out, anchors your camera to the holster. The bracket is designed&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Photography<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?fit=300%2C218&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?resize=600%2C477&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SpiderLight-Backpacker-with-smll-DSLR-bracket.jpg?fit=656%2C477&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Backpacker<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photo gear<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography Topics<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Spider Holster<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">SpiderLight<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Backpacker<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photo gear<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography Topics<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Spider Holster<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">SpiderLight<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 9 years ago","modified":"Updated 9 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on April 30, 2017","modified":"Updated on May 1, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on April 30, 2017 6:37 am","modified":"Updated on May 1, 2017 1:20 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-6Ud","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":26631,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/mothers-day-gift-guide-15-great-ideas\/","url_meta":{"origin":26549,"position":0},"title":"Mother\u2019s Day Gift Guide \u2013 15 great ideas","author":"Doug","date":"May 2, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Did you know that the United States has been celebrating Mother\u2019s Day since 1908.\u00a0 Even more interesting, Ann Jarvis, the woman who campaigned for it to be a holiday, eventually tried to kill it; because, it became too commercialized. 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