Air travel and gear

John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
edited February 6, 2005 in The Big Picture
I want to travel this spring via air.
Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?ne_nau.gif
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2005
    MHJS wrote:
    I want to travel this spring via air.
    Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?ne_nau.gif
    Hi MH. I guess it depends upon what you define as "a ton". A body and four lenses? Andy's Crumpler bag takes that and a laptop. Or do you intend to take more than that?
    Sid.
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  • gubbsgubbs Registered Users Posts: 3,166 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2005
    wxwax wrote:
    Hi MH. I guess it depends upon what you define as "a ton". A body and four lenses? Andy's Crumpler bag takes that and a laptop. Or do you intend to take more than that?
    Are you about to offer to carry it? I'm concerned that you've taken on too much already Sid :eek1
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2005
    i carry on the plane, routinely, the following:

    standard rolling overnighter suitcase, with my clothes, etc. inside here, also goes my tripod. and chargers for my laptop, cellphone and camera. and sometimes my 70-200 f/2.8L i.s.... in my crumpler bag, the farmer's double, goes my laptop, 1Ds Mark II,580ex, four lenses, misc accessories, a paper notebook, file folders, a novel and my ipod and cell phone.

    i travel two to three times a month, domestic and int'l, and have never had a problem.

    hth,
    Andy

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2005
    no, it's okay gubbsie ...
    gubbs wrote:
    Are you about to offer to carry it? I'm concerned that you've taken on too much already Sid :eek1

    i'm all for waxington getting in even better shape for the big trip to yosemite. have you seen all the stuff i'm planning on taking?
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2005
    gubbs wrote:
    Are you about to offer to carry it? I'm concerned that you've taken on too much already Sid :eek1
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    And 205 too. rolleyes1.gif

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    Sid.
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  • BodwickBodwick Registered Users Posts: 396 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2005
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    MHJS wrote:
    I want to travel this spring via air.
    Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?ne_nau.gif
    I've carried a lot in the past but the following is the most I've carried by plane.

    Hand carry on = EOS1Ds + 200mm1.8 + 70-200mm never any problems. 9kg

    In the hold inside a Lowepro sack = Broncolor mobilite + 2 batteries at 7kg each + 1 head + spare bulb + Radio units Pocket Wizard Plus + light meter some cable and AA's. 28kg

    In rucksack = 28-70mm+ x2 converter + belt system, pic and info at:-
    http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=2169
    Total 18kg inc. 5 shirts 2 shorts 2 longs 1 sandles and a few other bits including chargers etc.
    30kg max but no comments made at over 40kg. The lowepro is good.
    I had a skylight smashed in the main rucksack on the 28-70mm. A strange feeling picking up a lens to hear the tinkle of broken glass.........

    If I loose any pack except my carry on I can continue with whatever I'm doing. Phone the airline if you want but once you've done that your card is marked for a bill for excess luggage. Check your limit and work close to that.

    Pack what you think you need and then remove all the stuff you won't use. I also upgraded at low cost for the extra 10kg from 20kg - 30kg. It depends who your flying with and destination.


    Hope that's of help,


    Paul.
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  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2005
    You get 2 carry-ons. Get 2 Pelican 1510 cases and load them to the gills.
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