ltj123 Loc: NW Wisconsin

Airlines often charge now for carry on (over head bin). Sun Country charges more for a carry on then checked baggage, unless 1st class.
Reason I just go with back pack that can fit under seat.

GLKTN Loc: TN

People that fly, can suit cases that go under the plane be locked for domestic flight? My only tripod, Manfrotto 055 is going on my trip. I need limited finances for other than a travel tripod. Going to carry on my small camera bag. This is a photo trip to the Grand canyon for a rim shoot.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I also travel frequently with a camera. I’m a fan of the one camera one lens club. People take too much—and miss too much. The viewfinder is not the way to see the world So I take mine in a small day bag.

old poet

I pack everything in a carry on, including my D7200, 35-105, 200-500 lenses, padded with clothing. I keep it with me in the overhead on flights. No problems unless you have a lot of gear.

gutdoc

Pelican cases are to rigid and bulky to allow only camera gear without extra clothing etc. They also inhibit you from “squeezing” into small spaces like overhead bins in commuter flights

JMCPHD Loc: Maine

TSA regulations say they have to be able to access any luggage they want to. This means that if it is locked they may break the lock unless it is a TSA approved one which means they can open it with their master key.

Paul Buckhiester Loc: Columbus, GA USA

I recommend a carry-on sized roller that also has backpack straps.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

TSA got in our checked bag on the way back from Florida. They leave a card in the bag saying they inspected it. It was not locked but I did have about $750 of monopod, tilt head and tripod bag in it...

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Agree on a TSA-approved lock. Otherwise, put a nylon zip tie on the zippers, which TSA will cut. Either one should keep the honest thieves out.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

It really depends on the trip. For a quick daytrip, I use my Lowepro Toploader Pro 70 AW II (D7200, Tamron 18-270, extra batteries and SB 700). When I travel overseas then I use a Lowepro Pro Roller x100 AW so can bring extra lenses, batteries, Mic, flashes, etc. I also have a Uncle Milty photovest so when I get there, I can carry stuff more easily when i'm out hiking or in a park and don't want to have to deal with a bag. Both bags have held up very well and never had an issue with the airlines

tims.ak Loc: Butte, Alaska

For air travel I use a well padded roller bag to carry tele lens, mono with head and other heavy gear along with a few days of clothes for extra padding. It goes in the overhead or can be gate checked and has a double reinforced handle. It zips completely open so all of the electronics can be quickly removed for TSA inspection. And it has pack straps for times when rolling is not an option. For work travel I also carry a large computer bag for 2 laptops, extra cables, chargers and another change of clothes. For personal travel I switch that to a small carry bag to keep close at hand, in it are laptop, snacks and extra change of clothes. Either of these 2 bags will go under the seat even on regional carriers and both have sleeves to slide over the roller bag double handle. I'm getting too old for carrying anything through the airports every week. For times when I do carry I recently found a strap that I really like and have replaced the straps on all of our travel bags. Called i-stay, see at i-stayput.com. My bags aren't completely waterproof so I have a cover for them when traveling by boat, sled or atv. Also carry some assortment of ziplocks and several garbage bags with zipties. Good for dirty clothes, occasional honey bucket liner, open water boat rides or water crossings. Even small doses of saltwater are horrendous. If for some reason I need to ship gear for work I use pelican cases. Rugged and waterproof.

Every bag has minimal compartments to make for easy access and save weight. I use hats, gloves and clothes for padding.

I like to have my camera in hand with 24-70 lens. The newer phone cameras take some really good photos so also have that in my pocket.

I've been traveling and working in remote areas of Alaska for 30 years and never had travel insurance. Maybe lucky but personally think it's a scam.

Recently I've been rethinking where I'm going to carry the Mavic when I get one. Might need bigger pockets.

Good luck with your packing, may your journey be safe and full of incredible sights.

old poet

The last time I flew domestic, TSA opened my carry on because of my gear at Fort Myers, probably the 200-500 lens. No big deal.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Mine was opened coming out of Ft Myers too... monopod, head and tripod bag.

Denny45acp Loc: Sparta,Michigan

In the back of my super cub, I will pack everything in well padded suit case and never had any problem

gutdoc

Now that u mentioned the Mavic, that might change things a bit. DJi keeps changing their drones but it seems that the mavic isnt too small and large enough to get the job done.