Air travel and gear

John Mueller · February 4, 2005

I want to travel this spring via air.
Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?

wxwax · February 4, 2005

MHJS wrote:

I want to travel this spring via air.
Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?

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?

gubbs · 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

Andy · 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 · 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?

wxwax · 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

And 205 too.

Bodwick · February 5, 2005

On a plane

MHJS wrote:

I want to travel this spring via air.
Anyone have recommendations on carrying a ton load of gear?

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.

luckyrwe · February 6, 2005

You get 2 carry-ons. Get 2 Pelican 1510 cases and load them to the gills.

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