Airline travel
Dec 31, 2018 18:35:09 #
Dave327 wrote:
Use yourpack back as a carry on. I’ve taken my body & 5 lenses plus some personal items (in case something happens to my checked bag). I pack my tripod (travel size) in my checked bag. I’m a frequent flyer on 2 airlines and have never had to pay for a checked bag or carry-on. Do not part with you camera and lenses as a checked bag. If your flying on small regional jet, my backpack does fit in the small overhead or in a pinch, under the seat. My backpack is a lowepro flipside sport.
Dave has good advice. Use your backpack as carry on, or get a dedicated camera bag roller from Think Tank. More expensive but super tough, made to protect your gear, and made in official carry on sizes . There are also some cheaper camera roller bags on the market, but I use Think Tank and they are the best and I have used them to travel the world with my gear. As Dave says ALWAYS take your cameras and lenses as carry on, NEVER check it, or kiss it goodbye as many sad stories have demonstrated. You can check tripods and such in your checked bags.
Dec 31, 2018 20:05:14 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Rickilu52 wrote:
I'm hoping to travel to Miami, FL to visit relatives in March. Past air travel I used a photo backpack with a camera body, one or two lenses and medications. I'd like to take more lenses, SB 800 flash and a tripod. I don't think I can get all this using carry-on luggage. I'm sure others have had similar concerns. Any suggestions for alternative shipping for my equipment to avoid damage or theft? Thanks.😊
Dave, gwilliams6, and others are correct in that you do not want to put anything of value in your checked baggage. The stories of stolen items from checked baggage come through my wife's travel agency all the time. I cannot tell you how many times she and I have opened our baggage to find a "We opened your bag" note - and that is just from the people actually authorized to have those keys! TSA and airlines do their best to hire honest personnel, but no system is perfect. There are "spare" keys out in the real world, and those are just the thieves that use the keys to get into your bag.
Either obtain a bag/backpack to carry all your equipment with you or send the excess equipment ahead of your flight.
Dec 31, 2018 20:06:36 #
I have often stuck a spare body or lens in a checked bag - rolled up in socks and t-shirts. I’ve been flying for fifty plus years now but I’m sure the odds will catch up with me some day. I always photograph the equipment as I pack it, and carry the photos with me. (Polaroids in the old days)
I carry a small camera bag as my “pocketbook” item and a Tustings Clipper briefcase with my laptop, electronics, and a single change of clothing. It fits under the seat, even fully stuffed.
So far, so good.
Andy
I carry a small camera bag as my “pocketbook” item and a Tustings Clipper briefcase with my laptop, electronics, and a single change of clothing. It fits under the seat, even fully stuffed.
So far, so good.
Andy
Dec 31, 2018 21:21:55 #
Another good suggestion also offered above, use a camera vest/coat. You are allowed anything you can stuff in there, in addition to your customary one carry
on and one personal item/bag. I always travel on planes wearing my camera coat for extra stuff. Once on board I just stow the camera vest/coat overhead.
on and one personal item/bag. I always travel on planes wearing my camera coat for extra stuff. Once on board I just stow the camera vest/coat overhead.
Dec 31, 2018 22:40:39 #
Thanks for all replies. I'm actually going to Key West but family will pick me up in Miami. Certainly there is FedEx or UPS location in Key West.
Jan 1, 2019 00:01:47 #
Didn't go through all 3 pages, but the most important comments have already been stated. Taking the head off the tripod, and packed in luggage, I've carried up to a 600, 2 pro bodies, 24-70, and flash in carryon internationally. If they "insisted that I had to put it under the plane (which has occurred only once in 40 flights, I looked them in the eye and stated that there is over 8000. in the bag, and are they willing to be personally responsible for the loss. They relented and let me carry in on, and it did in fact fit under the seat ok. To be honest, I took the extra step to get a global access card, so I am always tsa pre in the states, don't have to unpack anything, and it's good for 5 years. doesn't work internationally on departures, but Wonderfull coming back into the US. Good shooting and safe travels!
Jan 1, 2019 00:04:22 #
Jan 1, 2019 00:52:44 #
1826fairhaven wrote:
I travel with 2 cameras and 2 lenses including a 5... (show quote)
No, the lithium batteries go in your carryon in the cabin, not in the checked bag.
Jan 1, 2019 11:13:52 #
My vacations are usually ski trips. PorterCase.com has roller-a-boards that convert to a trolley. Once there the rest of your luggage can be piled on top eliminating the need for a cart or a porter. A soft camera backpack goes in the non rolling suitcase which is 12 lbs lighter with no wheels. Works great except for smaller regional jets with small overhead compartments. It can also be used as a seat. With the camera insert padding it will hold all you need very securely.
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