[en] the folks over at nikonrumours.com are actually giving away exactly what i need (ok, want). a thinktankphoto backpack! all you need to do is leave a comment. any comment. sorta like this:

“i really, really, really need this backpack. i am on a two week, back road, rugged terrain vacation in northern vietnam. i actually have to take some family members with me to carry my gear. i mean, this is how is sound… “dad, give me the 24-70 f2.8 – it is in you back left pocket. brother, i need a polarizer. belt pouch, front. sister, do you have that other camera body? should be in the little baggy thingy you slung over your shoulder, under that plastic bag you are carrying for me”
i mean, will that work? and thinktank is the way to go… well, so i’m told. i’ve never had the privelage of even holding a bag like that!!!
cheers!”

…and you could win!!! unbelieveable. wouldn’t that be perfect for me to take to vietnam? and finally, i could tell my wife i didn’t spend ANY MONEY on a piece of gear. would she believe me? who knows. i sure don’t – just because, to date, i haven’t figured out what goes on in a womans head…. but i know i want that backpack!

thx