Tenba Roadie Photo/Laptop rollers?

Pindy

Anybody use either of these?

Small Roadie

Large Roadie

I had a look at the LowePro roller as well as all the ThinkTank rollers today and was only so impressed. The Lowe would be perfect if it were made to carry a laptop. The ThinkTanks just didn't do it for me. Something about the interiors bugged me. No reviews for the Roadies on cambags.com.

I'm a Tenba fan, so I have high hopes for the small version. They assume you want to use a laptop with it, and I like their implementation. Anybody?

Scott_Quier

I understand you are looking for an "all-in-one" solution, but here's something to think about.

I've been using a Pelican 1514 (it's option #3 on the linked page) for a couple of years now. With the ability to carry two pieces onto planes, I carry my laptop in a laptop case and put all my "personal stuff" in with it. The laptop case always fits in the over-head bins and I can usually get the 1514 up there as well. If not, it will fit under the seat. Best of all, the 1514 (like all 1510 variants) is the max size approved for carry-ons (has anyone ever had an airline check the size of a carry-on bag?).

As for capacity - I just carried the following on my trip to Alaska:

• Canon 30D
• Canon 20D
• Canon G9
• EF-S 10-22
• EF-S 17-55
• EF 24-105 f/4L
• EF 70-210 f/2.8L
• EF 85 f/1.8
• EF 50 f/1.4
• EF 100 f/2.8
• 580EX x 2
• Sekonic 358
• Hyperdrive 80
• Batteries - lots of batteries

Yep it was full and barely made it under the 40lb load limit for carry-on luggage, but it has wheels to make life easier!:D

DJT

I was just given a Osprey Backpack Focus (bookbag backpack size) that has a sleeve for a laptop. It'll be used as a carry-on on our next flight.

Yes, we've had a carryon checked this last trip to Viet Nam, but it was done by choice. It would have been carry-on number 5.

Pindy

Scott_Quier wrote:

As for capacity - I just carried the following on my trip to Alaska:

• Canon 30D
• Canon 20D
• Canon G9
• EF-S 10-22
• EF-S 17-55
• EF 24-105 f/4L
• EF 70-210 f/2.8L
• EF 85 f/1.8
• EF 50 f/1.4
• EF 100 f/2.8
• 580EX x 2
• Sekonic 358
• Hyperdrive 80
• Batteries - lots of batteries

That's about the capacity I'm looking for, though no more than 5-6 lenses in all. The problem with the two-bag thing is that I've had troubel from the airlines about a 2nd bag, even if it's deemed "personal". Took a regional jet recently that had the smallest overhead compartments I've ever seen and they insisted on checking our "approved" carry-on rolling bag, so I feel like I can't be too careful. Having said that, I've always liked the Pelican design and ruggedness. Will check the link.

Gotta say: I like the sound of any case with a buoyancy rating!

Pindy

DJT wrote:

I was just given a Osprey Backpack Focus (bookbag backpack size) that has a sleeve for a laptop. It'll be used as a carry-on on our next flight.

Yes, we've had a carryon checked this last trip to Viet Nam, but it was done by choice. It would have been carry-on number 5.

5—yikes.

My Lowe backpack is excellent, but with all the gear it's probably 40lbs.

Scott_Quier

Pindy wrote:

That's about the capacity I'm looking for, though no more than 5-6 lenses in all. The problem with the two-bag thing is that I've had troubel from the airlines about a 2nd bag, even if it's deemed "personal". Took a regional jet recently that had the smallest overhead compartments I've ever seen and they insisted on checking our "approved" carry-on rolling bag, so I feel like I can't be too careful. Having said that, I've always liked the Pelican design and ruggedness. Will check the link.

Gotta say: I like the sound of any case with a buoyancy rating!

Been there done that. If they insist on the checking thing, you can get it checked at the gate rather than at the checkin counter. That way you can limit the amount of time that it's not in your direct control. Also, put a small/large lock on it and you're sweet. They can kick it into next week and your gear should arrive in pristine condition if you pack it correctly and tightly.