nameplate on Pelican carry on ?
Jan 25, 2017 14:58:52 #
Ted Evans wrote:
I thank all of you who responded for your
ideas from experience. I am 78 and still
have much to learn - about photography,
travel, and a host of other things as well.
Ted Evans
ideas from experience. I am 78 and still
have much to learn - about photography,
travel, and a host of other things as well.
Ted Evans
Good luck, and safe travels. If you need a mentor, my 89 year old mother-in-law may be able to help! She's my favorite party animal, and travels well!
Jan 25, 2017 15:52:32 #
I travel all over the world regularly and always have a carry on that has my name, Email and city and state on a card attached with a luggage tag that has a stainless steel wire for securing the tag to my carry on.
I also ship a suitcase that is often loaded with many $$$$ of camera gear well padded with clothes. I ship the bag via FedEx to my destination, whether it's a ship or a hotel. The bag usually weighs close to 50 lbs. FedEx will charge about $100...and it's worth the charge. FedEx also provides some insurance.
I've never had a problem in the past 60 years.
I also ship a suitcase that is often loaded with many $$$$ of camera gear well padded with clothes. I ship the bag via FedEx to my destination, whether it's a ship or a hotel. The bag usually weighs close to 50 lbs. FedEx will charge about $100...and it's worth the charge. FedEx also provides some insurance.
I've never had a problem in the past 60 years.
Jan 25, 2017 16:46:22 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Should a serious medical situation happen to me on... (show quote)
You can put your ID on the inside.
Jan 25, 2017 17:33:16 #
I'll make a quick statement regarding those small luggage locks. I occasionally fly out of Hobby Airport here in Houston. One time I was in the main concourse and noticed through a sealed window a large ledge covering the baggage area. On that ledge were hundreds of locks that were broken by luggage inspectors and just tossed up on the roof. I occasionally use plastic electrical ties-most seem to make it, but now without a knife handy that sometimes is difficult to get to your own stuff--always something!
Jan 25, 2017 18:27:58 #
Where can I look for a pelican case. The inferences I gather about size, etc. caught my attention and I want to see one and maybe buy one. TY :-) <K>
Jan 25, 2017 19:25:17 #
Jan 25, 2017 19:27:53 #
Bob Werre wrote:
I'll make a quick statement regarding those small ... (show quote)
A nail clipper will do it for the plastic ties. If TSA wants to get in, they'll do whatever it takes, if it destroys your lock or even your suitcase.
I once had a mini-utility knife in my briefcase when I was doing a lot of traveling. It's about 3 inches long with a blade about a half inch long. Definitely prohibited. You could slit someone's throat in a second. I must have been thru at least 20 airports with no problem at security. In Sacramento, a young TSA guy caught it on x-ray. I said to him,"Man, you are really good." I told him how many times it had been missed. He broke into a big smile.
Jan 25, 2017 22:03:57 #
Keith Killam wrote:
Where can I look for a pelican case. The inferences I gather about size, etc. caught my attention and I want to see one and maybe buy one. TY :-) <K>
Check out B&H. Type in "Pelican Case" in the seach box. The 1510 came up when I tried it.
Jan 28, 2017 23:37:06 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
I know several professional photographers who travel frequently they do not check any photo equipment, they either carry it on, or they ship it Fed Ex or UPS to an address, of course it's insured to the max. One photographer routinely has 4 Canon 1DXII, and an array of L lenses.
Having worked at a major airport for several years, if the bags are loaded from a ramp cart into the aircraft the size of the plane, the length of the flight determines whether or not the baggage is loaded loose or piece by piece. If the bags are loaded loose by conveyor belt they much likely to be given a second look. If baggage is loaded into can, (carriers that fit into the cargo bay), the ramp personnel have far less time to decide your "Hey look here is a Pelican case" look inside
Having worked at a major airport for several years, if the bags are loaded from a ramp cart into the aircraft the size of the plane, the length of the flight determines whether or not the baggage is loaded loose or piece by piece. If the bags are loaded loose by conveyor belt they much likely to be given a second look. If baggage is loaded into can, (carriers that fit into the cargo bay), the ramp personnel have far less time to decide your "Hey look here is a Pelican case" look inside
Jan 29, 2017 11:55:11 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
Dun1 wrote:
I know several professional photographers who trav... (show quote)
excellent advice. alway carry on, and if not, as you say ship and insure to the max!
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