twoods

I want to know what bags have worked and which haven't. I want to be able to put it under my seat or in the overhead of the smaller regional jets. Last time I had to gate check my Pelican 1510 and that doesn't set well with me.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I put my cameras and lenses in fitted neoprene padded bags. There is always room for a jacket or vest for "padding". Those go in an ordinary backpack that slides under the seat. For me, Pelicans are like having luggage with a neon sign saying "steal me".

mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ

Depends how much gear you take. I am a minimalist and take one DSLR with a 28-300 lens attached, sometimes a prime lens and a small strobe. Fits into a small camera bag or in a small backpack with padded inserts. I just bought a Peak Design Everyday backpack 20L that will fit under a seat or in an overhead bin and provide more protection and space for more gear.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Do not waste your money on a Trooper shoulder bag from Wotancraft in Taiwan. Bag appears nicely made, but shipping and delivery is total chaos. Expensive bag I ordered some time ago and allegedly shipped via DHL is missing and presumed lost with no explanation. Wotancraft Co. are bad actors. Shun them. Buy from U.S. vendors.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I once traveled a puddle jumper jet from Syracuse to Toronto once.
My carry-on camera bag was taken at the base of the boarding ladder and put in the belly of the jet.
Seemed like there was only about 16 seats? One seat on each side, and no overheads.
The bag has always been accepted as a carry-on on domestic flights. It's an eight year old bag from Canon, two front pockets, two side pockets, about 15" wide, 9.5 deep & 9 high.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I'm flying a regional through United and the stated personal carry on dimensions are 9 X 17 X 10. Normal carry-ons get gate checked.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I have a Pelican 1510 and took it on a journey to the Galapagos Islands. Worked well for that. But if I were going to be taking puddle jumpers or small regional jets, I'd put my equipment in a backpack style of case like a Lowepro or a Tamrac. Don't get the largest one they sell. Get a medium sized case and don't over load it. I have a large Tamrac that is way too heavy for me to go traipsing through and airport with on my back. If I were 20 years old again, maybe I would, but not at my age. I use it sometimes to store a lot of my camera gear or put in the trunk of my car if I'm going to be using my gear close to the car.

Keen

You can't go wrong with a Billingham bag. They cost a bit, initially, but last long enough to make it worth the cost. I have both a Hadley Large, and an Fstop f/1.4, bag. Both are actually more like medium in size. Billingham has both smaller, and larger, bags. The 335 will work as a carry-on for a regular airliner. The Hadley Small Pro, Hadley Rucksack 25, etc, may be a better fit for a small plane. The 307L, and Fstop f/1.4, are being discontinued, and are out of stock at Billingham, but may still be available at places like Adorama, B&H, etc. The S4 is a good, smaller, bag. What will you carry in your new bag? Billingham bags are: well designed, well made, durable, customizable, highly weather resistant, and padded all around. Others-Domke, for example-are often not padded on all sides. Billingham has bags small enough for one pocket sized Point & Shoot, with some batteries, and bags large enough to carry three full frame bodies, along with five,or six, lenses, and every size bag in between.....something for everyone. I have tried Domke, Lowepro, and others, over the years, before trying Billingham. Since first using Billingham, I have bought nothing but. My first Billingham is nearly 7 years old, now, and looks, and works, like it is new. I have a lot of photo gear,
and need several bags for it all. I will be buying another Billingham-a 335-as a birthday gift to myself soon. I recommend you check Billingham.co.uk, and see if you don't find something there to suit you.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

I like to use my Tenba large messenger bag. It fits a D810 with 24-70 and a 17 - 35 in two-thirds of the main section, both standing upright. This leave a third of the main section for an additional camera body or another lens, etc. it also has several easy access zippered compartments and a padded compartment on the backside that can hold a 12” tablet.

GregWCIL Loc: Illinois

Amazing. You used the B-word ten times. You should get a commission.

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

I have to second accolades for the Tenba messenger bag. Fits under the seat. Best feature: It zips across the top giving access w/o having to fold back the top. It accommodates a laptop. It has an optional lift out section giving the option to fill the inside however you want. The zipper and straps are of very high quality. It has horizontal sturdy webbing that alliws the entire bag to slip securely down the arm of your roller bag. Good design.

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

I use a LowePro FastPack BP 250 AW II backpack and it fits both under the seat as well in the overhead of small regional jets, as long as I don't over stuff it :)

Was not real expensive and it has space for a laptop and tablet, and other non-camera gear.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

It is nice to see so many good recommendations, but the bottom line s whether or not the dimensions will comply with the small aircraft requirements. I have gotten away with some bags that were slightly over the limit, but I know that I was leaving myself open for possible disappointment. Consequently I purchased a good Pelican case that I check as baggage...so far, so good.

cmcaroffino Loc: Sebring, FL

Think Tank Storyteller, 3 different sizes, inexpensive, well built.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I've used one of these for the last 10 years. In fact, I now have 4 of them for different cameras, etc. I've traveled on planes numerous times with one and never had a problem. They cost less than $50 and work exceptionally well. I carry one with me 95% of the time I leave the house.

https://condoroutdoor.com/all-products/bags-and-packs/136-tactical-response-bag.html

Additionally, they don't scream expensive camera equipment inside.
--Bob

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