In a message dated 3/20/2005 12:57:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
 writes:

I have  the Tripack and use it if I have to do longish treks.  I really  like
it and found it easy to use.  Be aware, though, that getting it  off your
back when everyone is looking at your nemesis bird and saying how  wonderful
the view is seems to take a life time!  It really  doesn't,  but I have been
known to sling just one strap over my  shoulder instead of both for easier
access to my scope.
-- 
Marcia E.  Balestri



Marcia, 
Someone else said the same thing about carrying it with one strap over the  
shoulder. I was hoping for an easy way to carry my new scope and tripod, which  
seems somehow heavier than my old one (though I know its not). Leg wraps 
won't  work, nor will a strap or carry-bag. I want something to make it easier to 
carry  on all my field trips (at least ones I lead where others are present. I 
think it  is sort of a leaders responsibility to have at least one scope 
available). Will  likely order one and give it a go anyway...
 
Thanks for the help,
 
Rick Sussman
Ashton,MD