Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Just back from my 19th trip to Kenya doing mission work in and around Nairobi. I was glad I have had my Sigma 150-600 with my D500 on the last few trips. I've been to every major game park in Kenya since 2009 and you always want as much reach as you can get. I carry all of my camera gear in a backpack along with my laptop as my carry on. I always pack a re-usable grocery store bag and if asked to separate stuff out due to weight, one bag is under the seat in front of me and the other is in the overhead bin. Problem solved. I'm usually 2 or 3 pounds over with my stuff and only occasionally get busted during checkin. Bring an empty gallon Zip-Lock bag to fill with rice or beans as a bean bag. It is good for steady shots resting your lens on it on the roof of your vehicle. Also, DEMAND that the driver turn off the engine each time you stop. Motor vibration will kill any long zoom shots. Safe travels and bring back lots of great images!