Judy795

Thank you Sidwalk, good idea of photo of how I packed.

11bravo

Back in my SLR days, I used a Lowepro PhotoTrekker backpack for location moves. For day excursions, the T90 in its case plus a vivitar 70-210 zoom in its own case went in a sling bag. My original sling bag I think came from an Army-Navy surplus store, but while working in the KSA, I took it down to the canvas souk and had a number of copies made in heavy duty tent canvas. Single tube. A surplus rifle sling clipped on.

What I liked is that it did not scream "camera". Could carry it across my back when hiking or hung at my side. Across my chest when in dubious situations. Served me well for decades traveling the world.

These days, with only a bridge camera, just use a LowePro Apex 140 AW shoulder bag.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Oh that will simply freeze any potential attacker on the spot. 😂

11bravo

Be careful with the carry-on weight and dimensions. Some airlines are lenient; others strict. I'd check with specific airline(s) before traveling. International airlines' regulations are different (smaller) than domestic.

I use a Samsonite hardshell 4 wheeler spinner. Mine is overweight with cameras, laptop, and other items, so what I do is before checking in, I remove the laptop (has its own case, Hseok Laptop Shoulder Bag with shoulder strap from Amazon), put that on my shoulder, and empty ALL my pockets into that space in the hardshell. After check-in and security, the process is reversed, laptop back in the hardshell and pockets full. The Hseok Laptop Shoulder Bag is not bulky and the shoulder strap is essential for its short time outside of the hardshell. Laptop counts as a personal item separate from carry-on. This has worked for me on many international trips, YMMV.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

Did you begin to use the "sling" style right after you made the comment about how many purses she had? Just wondering.

pendennis

I've managed to stay with the older Tamrac bags. I still have a couple of 614's, 612's, and 610's, even a 616. These are the older USA-made models, and they've worn like iron. I can adjust the dividers any number of ways, and the outside pockets are handy. I have a Tamrac conversion-harness, which makes the bags into hip packs.

I've looked at a lot of newer styles, including backpacks, but I trust the Tamracs, and they'll probably outlast me.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Might have needed crutches too lol