Carry-on pack for large lens (Page 2): Sony RX10 IV.......unless you are working for NatGeo ....

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

mrtkarlin wrote:

I'm looking for suggestions for a small-airplane carry-on bag that will accommodate 2 bodies, 1 500mm F4 lens, 1 120-400 zoom, 1 15" laptop, a hard drive and assorted accessories. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

Sony RX10 IV.......unless you are working for NatGeo ....

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

If I can watch my gear go in the luggage compartment and watch it come out when I deplane, I have no problem checking the bag at the gate. Going for wildlife (birds) in far away places without my long lenses would make me think twice about going. If I have to pay for extra weight, so be it.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I would not want to be testing the weight/size limits of small airplanes in Alaska ! Safer is better ...

Hip Coyote

imagemeister wrote:

Sony RX10 IV.......unless you are working for NatGeo ....

That's not a bad idea. Id consider a rental, at about 100 a week if I went...great system, light, good shots. The m43 system works for me but even that is a bit much to carry on small planes. As I said before, one needs an entire spectrum of focal lengths...people who only bring long lenses to places like Alaska and Africa are often surprised that the critters are a lot closer than they might think...or so far that no glass would capture the shot.

ClaudiaA Loc: Venice, FL

Cant you wear the camera/long lens onto the plane?

fetzler Loc: North West PA

RWebb76 wrote:

Id think either the 100-400 or the 500 would have ... (show quote)

It is better to throw the .22 pistol and the Bear. If you don't carry a big pistol or revolver (.44 magnum or better) just don't bring a pistol to make the bear mad.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

OnDSnap wrote:

Ya better hope it's not his/her plan to shoot you in the knee first.

Not to mention that a shootout with a buddy wastes precious time that could be better spent running.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

RWebb76 wrote:

That's not a bad idea. Id consider a rental, at about 100 a week if I went...great system, light, good shots. The m43 system works for me but even that is a bit much to carry on small planes. As I said before, one needs an entire spectrum of focal lengths...people who only bring long lenses to places like Alaska and Africa are often surprised that the critters are a lot closer than they might think...or so far that no glass would capture the shot.

Indeed. Micro 4/3 is the way to go when compactness is important. I have a Panasonic 100-300mm (200-600mm) lens that will fit in my hand. It is easy to stick in a jacket pocket. The New Olympus 150-400mm is a bit larger and is expensive but apparently rather good and super reach with the teleconverter. Indeed more reach than your lenses. Consider a rental.

timbuktutraveler

mrtkarlin wrote:

I'm looking for suggestions for a small-airplane carry-on bag that will accommodate 2 bodies, 1 500mm F4 lens, 1 120-400 zoom, 1 15" laptop, a hard drive and assorted accessories. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

timbuktutraveler

If you are going to be out hiking around don't forget BEAR SPRAY
and have it handy when you hike.

Been to Alaska many times. Perhaps you would be better with a smaller zoom lens
with a Teleconverter as some have suggested. However, regardless , have a great trip!!!!!!!!

philo Loc: philo, ca

you would try wearing it when you board the plane.

Larelain Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

scubadoc wrote:

I once made the mistake of packing 30lbs of stuff in a small backpack, thinking the backpack would easily fit in the overhead bin. To my chagrin, they weighed the backpack and I had to start the unpacking process, as 12 lbs. was their maximum for that plane/flight.

There is the rule and I always run into exceptions. Flying Emirates out of LA I had a carryon weighting approximately 30 lbs. When I told them it was camera equipment they gave me permission to go ahead. On the same trip the commuter plane was the big challenge because the bag would not fit under the seat on in the overhead. The flight attendant found away. The small single engine plane was not even an issue. Not telling you to follow what I do, but my experience they do not follow hard and fast on the rule

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

mrtkarlin wrote:

I'm looking for suggestions for a small-airplane carry-on bag that will accommodate 2 bodies, 1 500mm F4 lens, 1 120-400 zoom, 1 15" laptop, a hard drive and assorted accessories. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

Pelican 1510 carry-on case with dividers, not the pick and pluck foam. I tried that and it's useless. Then you can buy the accessory for the lid for a laptop. There's different ways to buy it. With the foam interior that includes the laptop lid, then replace the foam with the dividers, or buy one with the dividers and buy the laptop accessory.

anotherview Loc: California

Do you take out gear insurance?

Nalu wrote:

If I can watch my gear go in the luggage compartment and watch it come out when I deplane, I have no problem checking the bag at the gate. Going for wildlife (birds) in far away places without my long lenses would make me think twice about going. If I have to pay for extra weight, so be it.

Krcouch

The Lowpro Flipside iII back pack might be an option . Check their web.
I agree with what was said about skipping either 100-400 or 500 f4. Wide angle is what to bring. If you “need” more range on the 100-400 you can buy an 1.4x or 2.x teleconverter.