Comments on: Camera Turducken

By: PShizzy

PShizzy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:52:35 +0000

Larz, good to hear from you! BTW I don’t know if you checked out the rest of the blog, but shameless plug, I have an affiliate code, AP-208, that gets you a free bag with any $50 purchase, and I get 10%. More info here: http://www.pshizzy.com/2008/12/get-a-free-thinktank-bag-with-purchase/

Generally, I really like the Think Tank equipment. It’s very hardy, and even when I do wear out the treads on my Airport bag, they will gladly send me a replacement wheel kit. Excellent customer service really goes a long way, and the crew at Think Tank knows that.

By: Larz

Larz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:44:44 +0000

Hey Max, good stuff here! I just ordered the V2 bag yesterday. I like the idea of the backpack for clothes and to bring some gear. I will be looking into that. I think it will be much easier then a roller bag to the games which you have seen me bring in.

Take care, Larz

By: PShizzy

PShizzy — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:50:40 +0000

Rich, glad you could stop by! Yes, the second camera bag idea was just something I figured out over time. I knew I wouldn’t load and unload the big pack to events, and sometimes I needed something smaller. Filling it with clothes for travel, then unloading it so I could pack it with gear just made sense. The Lowepro is perfect for me, as it fits a 300 2.8,70-200 2.8,24-70 2.8, 16-35 (or 14-24) 2.8, and 2 Canon 1D III’s or Nikon D3’s, with room to spare for a laptop, batteries, cards, etc. That itself is a good run around kit for most events, unless you really need 400mm. Enjoy that Security bag. I’ve got 2 v1’s, but I might consider a v2 sometime.

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:53:11 +0000

I love you man… My Airport Security 2.0 bag will be here today in fact, I can’t wait. You truly make it an art to packing… LOL YOUR NUTS! My only other thought is, as you put it a 2nd bag. Never thought of a backpack for cloths and such, great idea!

By: PShizzy

PShizzy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:29 +0000

Anon, my mention of the middle of nowhere is in the sentence previous to mentioning Kansas. However, for the purposes of getting non standard photographic supplies, pretty much anywhere aside from a major city or metropolis may as well be the middle of nowhere. Phoenix, for example, has only three stores that I know of that carry sync cords or pre trigger cables. I merely chose Kansas, because it was the first state that came to mind. I will go apologize to my buddy Scott (who’s a Kansan born and raised).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:59:36 +0000

Kansas in the middle of nowhere, eh? Obviously have never been to Kansas……….I live in a city of 500,000….in Kansas.

Yes, not many camera stores, but please. It’s not exactly 5,000 people and a bunch of cows…..

By: PShizzy

PShizzy — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:08:37 +0000

Derek, you’ve made some valid points, but the weight restriction is only for certain airlines. American has the 40lb rule, but Southwest and United do not (as per a check of their websites carry-on rules). In a worst case scenario, I can switch out clothes from the Computrekker, and put lenses in there, with the clothes going into the Airport Security. It’s never happened, but I always show up early to any flight.

As for the Computrekker, you are correct, it’s a large personal item, but it will fit under the seat if you do not fill it full of gear. When I travel, i fill it with clothes, a laptop and cords, plus an extra lens or two. The clothes compress well, and the bag will fit under a seat snugly. Worst case scenario, I take out the laptop when I place the bag under the seat. I keep the laptop out.

You know what’s funny, is that I feel that rules were much more enforced years ago, especially post 911. Returning to NY was a big hassle for years after that. I especially had a knack for getting what I call “turkish customs”. Every time I traveled to the east coast, I’d get stopped, and my bags would be hand checked. I’m just glad they never slapped on the dishwashing glove and asked me to look away and cough.

Ultimately, you are right. Each airline has restrictions, and they can be enforced (sometimes unfairly). Your bad luck in being weight checked seems to have never fallen on me, but then again I got turkish customs for four years, so I think we can call it even.

Oh and this is definitely for domestic flights only. I wouldn’t even consider this for a moment if I were traveling internationally.

Thanks Derek

By: Derek

Derek — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:44:18 +0000

I think that your Airport Security is well over the 40 pound carry on weight limit and the CompuTreker is far too large to be a personal item. I carry an Airport Security, too, but I have been weighed at the gate, so I keep it “legal” at 40 pounds. I used to carry a CompuTreker, so I know that i will not fit under completely under the seat, thus it can’t be a personal item.

I like the concept, but in this day and age, airlines are enforcing the rules much more than in the past.