I just finished up a rather long story review of the hard shell pack that's sold under DJI and other generic brands. Overall, it's a win for me, and i climbed a mountain with it.
I did some modifications to make an 8.4" tablet work, and rigged some lines on the outside to hold a jacket and some nicknacks.


Here's the full story/review: http://www.mediahalo.com/articles/djip3case/?dji

Nice review, my (not official DJI) one arrived yesterday, how are you finding the straps? Mine are really small and seem suited for a child, I have to have them extended fully to get over my shoulders.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-28 17:08
Nice review, my (not official DJI) one arrived yesterday, how are you finding the straps? Mine are r ...

fits me just fine. i'm 5'9", 170lbs. you?

It highlights the biggest problem I have.  You can't take much else with you with any of these backpacks.  I wish someone would make one with a good adjustable harness & room for food, drinks & waterproofs etc.  I've had to make my own protection for my P3 that fits into an ordinary (large) backpack.  It's made from insulation meant for walls in buildings.

nigelw Posted at 2016-1-29 06:23
It highlights the biggest problem I have.  You can't take much else with you with any of these backp ...

I saw one linked in these forums that had room for DSLR and a couple lens on top, it was a big bag though. I went with this one, as I was looking for smallest practical bag for thre phantom.

imdjay Posted at 2016-1-29 06:17
fits me just fine. i'm 5'9", 170lbs. you?

180ish cm, 80kg? (havent measure weight or height in years, those are just guesses).

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-28 22:28
I saw one linked in these forums that had room for DSLR and a couple lens on top, it was a big bag ...

Unfortunately at this time of year, I need to carry loads of stuff & keep it all dry.  Even without a drone I usually fill a good sized daypack to bursting point.  A DSLR & a couple of lenses would be about the size of my down jacket when it's compressed in its compression bag.
I have the same issue with camera bags, so not likely to see anything for drones in the near future.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-28 22:29
180ish cm, 80kg? (havent measure weight or height in years, those are just guesses).

hmm...maybe 120kg then?

nigelw Posted at 2016-1-29 06:34
Unfortunately at this time of year, I need to carry loads of stuff & keep it all dry.  Even without ...

I found a really good bag for DSLR gear with lots of extra stuff, called the Lowepro Rover Pro 45L, if you pack light it can stretch to an overnight bag.

For you, I think finding an hiking bag big enough to take an insert that will fit an phantom, I've seen a couple phantom back packs that the padded insert bit can come out separate form the bag, then slide this into an hiking pack.

nigelw Posted at 2016-1-29 06:37
hmm...maybe 120kg then?

let's hope not

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-28 23:11
I found a really good bag for DSLR gear with lots of extra stuff, called the Lowepro Rover Pro 45L ...

That's actually a really good idea...my phantom backpack can be bought for around £16 or less on eBay from China.  It would probably be worth getting one & trimming the foam down to fit.

This dilemma also speaks volumes of my desire for a more pack-able/modular/dismatleable drone. I also have the Xiro, which has a removable gimbal, and the legs fold in, but not completely flat.  I think plexidrone had a good idea with snap on/off arms.

I'm hoping that now that the FAA has deemed anything under .55lbs not serious, that we see a boom in higher quality sub .55lb drones with gimbals and good cameras.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-29 00:11
For you, I think finding an hiking bag big enough to take an insert that will fit an phantom ...

Bag found & it all fits perfectly, including waterproofs, down jacket, crampons, ice axe, food & drink etc.  It's also more comfortable to carry than my previous North Face pack.  For anyone interested, it's a Vango Freedom 80+20

nigelw Posted at 2016-4-11 00:09
Bag found & it all fits perfectly, including waterproofs, down jacket, crampons, ice axe, food & dr ...

Where did you get the styrofoam for the drone?

terjetyl Posted at 2016-4-10 23:39
Where did you get the styrofoam for the drone?

eBay

nigelw Posted at 2016-4-11 00:48
eBay

Thx. Ordered.

Have also been looking at Manfrotto ProLight MB BP-D1, but seems to be lacking space for extra clothes, food etc so I like this solution better