On 7/6/05, Richard Acuff, discombobulated, unleashed: >Over time I've managed to collect a lot of $ worth of expensive Canon >equipment, >and I'm hoping to take it on an airline flight in late June. I'm >stressed about checking >it, even if I put it in some kind of carrying case. I normally use a >Kinesis rig (belt with >pouches, basically), but that may be awkward for getting in and out of >airliners. > >So I'm thinking that a small hard case with room for my 1D II, 70-200mm >2.8, 24mm >1.2, 550EX, and maybe the 100mm macro would be great. Any recommendations >for a case that would work and be for sure able to carry on?
Hi Rich, I tend to carry on a LowePro Stealth AW backpack, and even though I've had it loaded to the hilt, I've never had a problem. <http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/notebook_camera/Stealth_AW_II.aspx> I recently got a Pelican 1510 Carry On, although I have not yet flown with it <http://pelican.com/cases/3bo_1510.html> <http://www.pelican-case.com/15caonca.html> I suspect that it might be considered too bulky by some carriers. I'm happy to check it with some gear inside, but not my 1DII and best lenses. If I was going to check the Pelican, I would use these to secure it: <http://www.pac-safe.com/product.aspx?pId=680&features=on> Personally I think how a person carries a bag gives many clues as to the contents. Some carriers have strict carry-on weight restrictions, British Airways being one. When I travel with the LowePro, when checking in, I don't act as if it is heavy - I have it casually hung over one shoulder, even during check in. If it doesn't look heavy, it need not *be* heavy :-) HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
