Roller camera bag: I'm looking for a nice roller camera bag for just one camera and a few lenses plus the laptop naturally. All the ones seem to be too big for airplane carry on. Does...

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Aug 17, 2016 07:57:47 #

tbone1130 Loc: Pittsburgh Pa

I'm looking for a nice roller camera bag for just one camera and a few lenses plus the laptop naturally. All the ones seem to be too big for airplane carry on. Does anyone have any suggestions of a nice one that they use.

Thanks guys!

Aug 17, 2016 08:08:37 #

jcwall396 Loc: Roswell, GA

After looking forever, I bought a Think Tank Airport Navigator that's perfect for me. Holds a laptop, and fits under most (MOST) airline seats. It can open from the top or front, giving you quick and easy access to your gear.

Aug 17, 2016 08:26:40 #

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Check Tenba they have a nice line of roller bags.

Aug 17, 2016 10:39:27 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I am a fan of Think Tank. I have their bags and roller units. Quality through and through!
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/pages/rolling-cases

Find one to suit your needs.

tbone1130 wrote:

Aug 17, 2016 10:44:13 #

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon - we shouldn't need to do your homework for you. There are a great number of roller bags suitable for airline travel. Good luck. Regards.

Aug 17, 2016 11:10:59 #

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

When shopping for bags, most vendors indicate that they are Airline carry on legal. But beware, some carriers are changing their requirements to squeeze more $$ out of passengers.

Aug 18, 2016 07:05:26 #

Jcmarino

Think Tank navigator wins hands down!

Aug 18, 2016 07:29:57 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tbone1130 wrote:

When buying carry-on luggage, be careful. "Carry-on" dimensions are not carved in stone. National and international rules vary. Go for smaller, rather than larger.

Aug 18, 2016 07:49:27 #

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Check out Think Tank they have small rollers

Aug 18, 2016 08:40:52 #

jjestar Loc: Savannah GA

I have one I am selling here on UHH, use search and put in Lowepro 450AW Excellant condition$175 plus shipping

Aug 18, 2016 08:51:57 #

EmilMiller Loc: Miramar, FL

Here are three. I own the Manfrotto 70 and have been very pleased with it. I've made about a dozen trips with it and it fits in the overhead easily.

http://www.adorama.com/mbprl50bk.html

http://www.adorama.com/mbprl70bk.html?RRref=productPage

http://www.adorama.com/vgq49.html?RRref=productPage

Aug 18, 2016 09:04:18 #

sailor2545 Loc: Victoria, BC

then don't...say nothing

rjaywallace wrote:

B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon - we shouldn't need to do your homework for you. There are a great number of roller bags suitable for airline travel. Good luck. Regards.

Aug 18, 2016 11:11:28 #

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I use a Pelican case when traveling. I do this just in case for some odd reason, my equipment will be protected against baggage mishandling if I'm forced to check it. I also call each airline and get the weight and size restrictions to make sure it is going to be able to be carried on. I have this case: https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Products-1510-004-130-Medium-Dividers/dp/B000YA08DA/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1471532904&sr=8-10&keywords=pelican+1510+carry+on+case

The Think Tank is and was my second choice.

Aug 18, 2016 13:15:29 #

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

i have a tamrac which holds my hasselblad kit, including the 500mm lens and fits nicely up in the luggage compartment on aeroplanes.

Aug 18, 2016 13:50:47 #

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

I just place my camera bag into a standard carry-on luggage bag with rollers of the right size. Maybe wrap the camera bag in a fluffy towel or bubble wrap for extra cushioning and a snug fit. When I arrive at my destination, I simply remove my camera bag from the luggage bag and I am ready to shoot. I really don't see the need for a special camera luggage bag unless one plans to take pictures on the plane or in the airport and thereby needs to access the camera easily. (A pocket camera is probably better for that anyway.)

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