We are flying into Anchorage and have an SUV rental in which we (4 guys) will drive down onto the Kenai. We have five days booked in the middle of our trip at Marlows on the Kenai (Soldatna) for salmon/trout fishing.
We are anticipating that we will first drive from Anchorage down to the Homer area and spend a couple of days there prior to our stay at Marlows. After we complete the Marlows fishing, we anticipate spending a few days in the Seward area prior to driving back up to Anchorage and then flying home.
In addition to fishing, I want to do as much photography as I can without seriously boring my companions who are not photography oriented people. My first plans were to arrive several days prior to the group and have these days for serious photography. However, my son-in-law got such a good round trip fare, that we are all going together.
I want to get some shots of eagles and other birds, but eagles are my top priority. I'd like to get some bear pics but, I don't want to spend the $500-$600 for a day of specific bear viewing.
we have decided to ship our fishing tackle to Marlows at Soldatna and I might very well also ship my monopod.
I don't want to pay the price for a Think-tank rolling bag. If push comes to shove; I will use my Lowepro Mini Trekker and not buy another bag. It is a tiny bit tight for my cameras and 3 lenses but, I think that I can make do.
I have a Think Tank holster case in which I will bring with me. I often use two cameras - one with a shorter lens around my neck and one with the longer lens in the holster case.
I use a hand strap on the camera with the longer lens and it is pretty easy to reach into the bag and pull out the lens to either shoot hand held put on my tripod/monopod.