Comments on: Portage I: The Mil-Spec Way http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/ The definitive source for field recording for entertainment, art, and science Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:50:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Portage II: The Ultralight Way « Sonic Terrain http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-122 Portage II: The Ultralight Way « Sonic Terrain Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:30:34 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-122 [...] should this matter to field recordists? The first installment of the Portage series covered bags that are intended for military use. Each bag is nearly [...] [...] should this matter to field recordists? The first installment of the Portage series covered bags that are intended for military use. Each bag is nearly [...]

]]> By: nathan http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-27 nathan Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-27 @Carl, the chubby ol' Zoom H2 definitely fits! It's just a bit small in height for such a tall bag, and its girth may restrict the two inner pockets of the 7x5x2. Maxpedition makes both smaller-height bags, as well as a deeper 7x5x4 that's otherwise identical. @Carl, the chubby ol’ Zoom H2 definitely fits! It’s just a bit small in height for such a tall bag, and its girth may restrict the two inner pockets of the 7x5x2. Maxpedition makes both smaller-height bags, as well as a deeper 7x5x4 that’s otherwise identical.

]]> By: Carl http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-26 Carl Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:32:33 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-26 Would you recommend the Maxpedition 7x5x2 pouch for a Zoom H2 recorder? I like the looks of it, but 2" thick doesn't seem like quite enough to allow for the H2's somewhat bulky build... Great blog, btw. Really looking forward to future posts! Would you recommend the Maxpedition 7x5x2 pouch for a Zoom H2 recorder? I like the looks of it, but 2″ thick doesn’t seem like quite enough to allow for the H2′s somewhat bulky build…

Great blog, btw. Really looking forward to future posts!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-20 Andrew Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:30:19 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-20 Great site! I've always loved military bags for gear, but have never got anything as heavy duty as mentioned here. For someone like me who uses just hand held recorders I would recommend this bag, http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=FX4165&catid=1128&ItemName=Canvas Deluxe Excursion Organizer- Olive Drab It holds my tascam dr-1, a multi-speed cassette recorder I like to use some times, chords, ear buds, small notebook, contact mic, etc. It has small zippered pockets inside great for SD cards and flash drives. The front pocket is great for a cell phone or micro-cassette recorder as well! Great site! I’ve always loved military bags for gear, but have never got anything as heavy duty as mentioned here. For someone like me who uses just hand held recorders I would recommend this bag,

http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=FX4165&catid=1128&ItemName=Canvas Deluxe Excursion Organizer- Olive Drab

It holds my tascam dr-1, a multi-speed cassette recorder I like to use some times, chords, ear buds, small notebook, contact mic, etc. It has small zippered pockets inside great for SD cards and flash drives. The front pocket is great for a cell phone or micro-cassette recorder as well!

]]> By: nathan http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-19 nathan Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:23:16 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-19 Colin, those are great suggestions! Talk about bombproof! Thanks for the kudos but thanks even more to adding to the list of great solutions to protect recordists' investments. Colin, those are great suggestions! Talk about bombproof! Thanks for the kudos but thanks even more to adding to the list of great solutions to protect recordists’ investments.

]]> By: Colin Hunter http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-18 Colin Hunter Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:59:29 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-18 Great article Nathan! The Sat Com bag for the windshield is awesome! That's exactly what I've been looking for. It might also be worth mentioning the Alfa Case mic tube that can keep your mic safe and sound as well as the Petrol PBP-1 boom pole case. Both useful bits of kit when you're out and about... http://www.alfacase.com/MicTube.html http://www.petrolbags.com/PBP-1 Great article Nathan! The Sat Com bag for the windshield is awesome! That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. It might also be worth mentioning the Alfa Case mic tube that can keep your mic safe and sound as well as the Petrol PBP-1 boom pole case. Both useful bits of kit when you’re out and about…

http://www.alfacase.com/MicTube.html
http://www.petrolbags.com/PBP-1

]]> By: sun ra http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-15 sun ra Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:40:31 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-15 Great subject for a site. Will be interesting to see what the future will bring. Good luck. sun ra Great subject for a site. Will be interesting to see what the future will bring.
Good luck.

sun ra

]]> By: Sonic Terrain will be a portal for the art, science, and craft of field recording : Steelberry Clones http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-14 Sonic Terrain will be a portal for the art, science, and craft of field recording : Steelberry Clones Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:36:22 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-14 [...] out the first post by Nathan Moody, Portage I, discussing various scenarios for transporting and protecting your field recording [...] [...] out the first post by Nathan Moody, Portage I, discussing various scenarios for transporting and protecting your field recording [...]

]]> By: Scott http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-13 Scott Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:31:31 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-13 Very interesting. I'll definitely have to take your advice if I get the funds. Awesome website, by the way. Very interesting. I’ll definitely have to take your advice if I get the funds.
Awesome website, by the way.

]]> By: Music of Sound » New Sonic Terrain To Explore http://www.sonic-terrain.com/2010/09/portage-i-the-mil-spec-way/#comment-9 Music of Sound » New Sonic Terrain To Explore Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:52:18 +0000 http://www.sonic-terrain.com/?p=7#comment-9 [...] out the first post by Nathan Moody, Portage I, discussing various scenarios for transporting and protecting your field recording [...] [...] out the first post by Nathan Moody, Portage I, discussing various scenarios for transporting and protecting your field recording [...]

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