Jenobandito wrote:
I am flying on Emirate Airlines to South Africa for 12 days, two of which will be in an open vehicle on safari, and they have a strict one bag rule in the cabin. One, not a carry-on and a personal item, only one bag on board with a weight limit of 15#. I am stressing about putting bubble wrapped items in the belly of the plane, even with additional insurance on them. My list contains two bodies, two 28-135mm lenses, one 100-400mm lens, a 100-300mm lens, an a 20mm lens, plus batteries, chargers, etc. In addition I will have my Mac for transferring images nightly. In the bag it weighs about 25#, and to get the things I need on the long flight, Kindle, inflatable pillow, eye covers, sani-wipes, ect. I cannot take it all on board. I will be wearing a photo vest, and could put some lenses in the pocket, but I cannot get all equipment in the vest and camera backpack. After boarding the plane it will be necessary to move items from the pockets into the backpack, and there will not be room along with my other things. Should I cut out one 28-135 lens? Should I opt for the lighter 100-300mm lens? Shall I eliminate the 20mm lens? I need advice from others who have encountered a similar situation. I have called Emirate to double check and see if they have special rules for photo equipment, and the answer has been no twice. There is always a chance they will not weigh it, but it they did I would be in trouble. Please advice.
I am flying on Emirate Airlines to South Africa fo... (
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On my last few flights, I had a backpack and a small camera on my belt. No more checked baggage for me.