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thanks Guy I will look into Think Tank
Robert,Son:
The Lowepro Super Trekker is probably the biggest you can get. I have the original large Pro Trekker that this new model replaced and it is the only bag at the time that would fit a 400mm f2.8 and the cameras and a few lenses. It is also well enough made and padded enough that you could gate check it on smaller aircraft and not worry about the gear getting damaged.
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Super_Trekker_AW_II.aspx
Robert
You would be the one to know what it takes to travel from state to state and which traveling case would be among the best candiate to protect your systems.Hi Mark nice to see you here and welcome. On the Think tank I have the Antidote which is small but can carry a pretty good size setup and the nice thing is you can go on regional jets and on international flights with it.
Hi Mark nice to see you here and welcome. On the Think tank I have the Antidote which is small but can carry a pretty good size setup and the nice thing is you can go on regional jets and on international flights with it.
Thank you for all the recommendations and David K and David Farkas got me interested in the Kata system. I bought the Pelican case 1560 and made my first carry on flight without any problem. This is the biggest case that I can see that will allow for carry on. I am thinking of the back pack from Kata. With the Pelican Case 1560 and the Kata back pack I should be able to pack all my gears in traveling and safe. However, I do admit, these systems are on the heavier side.
Kata shoulder bag and rolling main bag, as well as a Kata rolling lighting bag, for local weddings ...
But I travel a lot to out of town weddings and use different bags depending on what I'm carrying ... two most used are:
Tamrac Cyber Pro Flyer wheeled bag that holds my H3D, 3 lenses, 1.7X, M8 & 2 lenses, accessories and has an easy access padded pocket for my 15" Mac Laptop built in. Fits small overheads and under the seat. Heavy duty to the point of overkill, yet still light ( tough enough to transport a Profoto 600R battery powered strobe, strobe head, pocket wizards, and accessories). Built-in padded laptop pocket allows me to then carry a second shoulder bag for mobile use after arriving instead of a separate laptop bag ( most airlines only allow 2 carry-ons ). Lots of pockets and Nooks & Crannies for filters and other junk.
Think Tank International roller. it's 8" interior height allows me to carry a 503CW with PME 45 finder including the flip magnifier in an upright position. Deep enough to accommodate a Canon 1 series digital upright also ... which some of these so called "Airport Friendly" bags don't do.