Loopman,
Glad you enjoyed it! I should point out that I took a lot of stuff I never used! The flash equipment was not necessary. I did use the 200-400 VR, the 70-200 VR, and the 17-35, but I didn't use the 85 1.4 much at all. Had too much clothing, but better safe than sorry. Only used the D100 a couple of times when the bear was too close for the 200-400 and I had the D100 pre set up with the 70-200. The Lowepro S&F system was great; much better for me than a simple photo vest, although I had one of those along also just in case.