Airline carryon case for RPPs?

[Milan Spasic]

I managed to fit R1 body, drive and a 18-50 in a 1510, carry-on approved, Pelican case.
Since I'm handling the case myself, it doesn't have to be padded over the top.
I'm sure you can squeeze at least 3 RPPs in there.
I would rather check in the camera body than the lenses but that's just me.....

I was present when friend's F900 appeared on the the luggage carrousel, sans the case..... next came the lens, sans caps.... than the camera case, upside down, with rest of the case contents trailing behind.

On my last flight, the TSA kept the "TSA approved" padlock on my checked luggage, I presume they destroyed it because they didn't have the key. They piled the gear back in after inspection, OUTSIDE the foam slots so the batteries, rails, LCD etc. were sloshing around inside the case.
Can't wait to add BOMB EVF to the mix.

I would rather drive coast to coast than check in a set of RPPs.

 

[Rick Darge]

LowePro Computrekker Plus AW.

I have two of these backpacks and it's amazing how much gear you can get into them and onto even a puddle jumper airplane as carry on. They don't look heavy but I carried on an entire 5 lens RPP set in one of these backpacks plus my laptop. It's heavy and you have to be careful of your back and the other passengers, but it is safe and no heavier than the rollaboards the business types use. It offers adequate but not extreme protection so use common sense and don't treat it like a hard case and you'll do fine.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...P34705_PEF_CompuTrekker_Plus_AW_Backpack.html

Another vote for this bag. I own this and a PortaBrace DV3 case. I put the body, EVF, LCD, 4 batteries in the Portabrace & my K35s, extra accessories into the Lowepro. Mattebox and Mantis & whatever else goes into the suitcase. And you really have to get to the airport early so you can put both carry ons into the overheads ahead of everyone else. I've had close calls before.

 

[Justin Chin]

http://tinyurl.com/yz2ns5c

I use this case for nearly everything. Mostly it hosts my SLR gear but I've also transported my Super Speeds over to Hong Kong in it. More recently I used the case to house a Red One and a 50mm Panavision Primo lens in China as well as all kinds of SLR gear for background VFX plates. I love it and can reconfigure it on the fly. Carry on is not a problem. As said earlier, most airlines don't want you to bring on more than 25 pounds and with my recent trip to Australia I had repack my backpack, moving some books over to another piece of luggage (which they lost and returned the day after I arrived yay!).

The backpack has a ton of features, and I'm using it to lug two 5DMII, lenses drives and laptop over to India next month.

 

[Shawn Booth]

Not to mention... I would never put glass UP in the overhead...

Believe it or not, FedEx/UPS work really well. How do you think we get Primos from Panavision for LOST? (And they ship in ATA cases.)

 

[Tom Gough]

I'm with you Shawn.

I wouldn't trust ANY lenses to the baggage handlers. Those goons remind me of this commercial from 1970. :smash:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2ZeIoLz8FE

That was hysterical Peter. Everyone in the office pissed themselves laughing - having witnessed in the passed how fragile luggage is handled - waiting in a lounge for a connection flight overlooking the runway, watching the luggage from the plane we landed in being transferred across to the other plane when we spotted our luggage; all was well as the luggage train travelled between planes until one of our cases hit the tarmac and lay there, we waited and waited finally I went to complain. A "goon" pulled up 10 minutes later obviously oblivious to half the planes passengers watching him and he launched it onto his truck as if trying out for the olympic hammer throw - funny now but not then :mad5:


All the best,

Tom

 

[Curran Giddens]

I'm a fan of backpacks too for carry-on. I went with the Gibby-approved Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8.

 

[Mitch Gross]

LowePro Computrekker Plus AW.

I have two of these backpacks and it's amazing how much gear you can get into them and onto even a puddle jumper airplane as carry on. They don't look heavy but I carried on an entire 5 lens RPP set in one of these backpacks plus my laptop. It's heavy and you have to be careful of your back and the other passengers, but it is safe and no heavier than the rollaboards the business types use. It offers adequate but not extreme protection so use common sense and don't treat it like a hard case and you'll do fine.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...P34705_PEF_CompuTrekker_Plus_AW_Backpack.html

This is currently the bag we use for our rental anon 7D kits, with six primes, follow focus and mattebox. For shipping we drop the whole thing into a Storm case.

 

[Andrew M.]

I'm a fan of backpacks too for carry-on. I went with the Gibby-approved Tamrac 5258 CyberPack 8.

Same thing here, Gibby recommended this one (Cyberpack 8) back in 2007 and I always have most what I need with me in the cabin.
http://www.tamrac.com/5258.htm

Even recently when they didn’t want to let my briefcase in to the cabin, they allowed this one to take.
The temporary regulations were restricting the carry on to one item.
No briefcases allowed however Laptop bag with accessories was mentioned as an example.
Hey! I had laptop and hell of the accessories there, whole RED (laptop cam), one zoom-lens, battery and charger


Sometimes I pack it all the way up to 32lb but as long as you look like content is just a few lbs nobody will pay attention. Hit the gym man

I like the large pocket on this one for the laptop, right behind your back, and you can squeeze the big laptop there.


Andrew

 

[Rich Steel]

Things can go wrong with missing/delayed checked luggage but if the case is clearly marked or labelled it will eventually be re-united with it's owner.

If your spending that kind of cash on Lenses you have to look at getting a custom foam insert for a Peli or Storm Case.

Yes, agreed, custom foam inserts can be expensive but it's protecting your rather large investment and will probably see you through until you retire.

I got my Dedolight Kit custom foamed and (touch wood) hasn't been lost or damaged yet on a flight.

 

[Mitch Gross]

Rich, I gotta say that's SWEET!

 

[Rich Steel]

Thanks Mitch.

Just for the record and apologies for slightly hijacking the thread, the Pelicase in my attached images is a 1650 and the custom foam insert was manufactured by PARAT UK.

PARAT now have this design on there system so costs will be considerably cheaper than what I paid as I had a design fee and tooling fee for the component parts.

Regards

Rich

 

[ericyoung]

Thanks for sharing that bit of info about Parat UK - not heard of them before.

Cheers
Eric

 

[Rich Steel]

Thanks for sharing that bit of info about Parat UK - not heard of them before.

Cheers
Eric

They were initially called 'Pathfinder-Fox' but a German manufacturing company bought them over and re-located the company to Manchester.

Regards

Rich

 

[Liam Hall]

Take a look at Think Tank bags. I travel a lot, all over the place and if I'm carrying-on (which I try not to do) I prefer to carry a bag that looks inconspicuous. Not only are Think Tank bags and cases well thought out but you wont look like an amateur photographer.

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Pelican cases or Nanuk protective cases for lenses to carry them together with you in a plane.

Smaller lenses you have is always better...

RED1 can be with you in a rucksack or Kata soft bag, with EVF, accessories and recording media.

Batteries always in a heavy luggage, etc....

 

[Richard Goodwin]

What about the HPRC cases. They are hard cases but lighter than the Pelican's. Friend got the carry on one for bodies and lenses and loves it:

http://hprc-usa.com/2550w.htm

 

[Rich Steel]

I'm not sure if the HPRC Cases come with a lifetime warranty, maybe that's why you pay a bit more from other manufacturers.

 

[Richard Goodwin]

I'm not sure if the HPRC Cases come with a lifetime warranty, maybe that's why you pay a bit more from other manufacturers.

Page at B&H for one model says lifetime replacement warranty:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/514204-REG/HPRC_AM_RE2550WFBLK_AMRE_2550WF_Hard_Case.html

These well constructed and solid cases. They probably are not quite as robust as Pelican but can certainly handle a drop and being checked in. The roller carry on one is very nice (link above).

It has more interior space than the Pelican 1510. And if I remember they are about 20% lighter (empty weight). So the saved weight can help you make baggage limits etc.

Maybe not quite ready for Jungle Safari as Pelican. But, for North American Air travel and just around town they are plenty solid.

 

[ericyoung]

Take a look at Think Tank bags. I travel a lot, all over the place and if I'm carrying-on (which I try not to do) I prefer to carry a bag that looks inconspicuous. Not only are Think Tank bags and cases well thought out but you wont look like an amateur photographer.

Think Tank Airport Addicted v2.0
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-addicted-backpack.aspx

Very well made. Holds a lot (but will weigh something like 20kg if you fill it!). Supplied with LOTS of configurable padded dividers.

Only cons:
Supplied Laptop case is only for 15" laptops. Would have liked 17" laptop option.

Straps system is OK, and strong, but not as well designed, ergonomic or comfortable as say from Lowepro. They're fine for short airport to hotel carrying, but not great for extended hikes into the wilderness.