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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 29, 2009 1:53:26 GMT
I was looking through LowePro's site and spotted these long lens bags that were released last October.  Interior-wise the left bag can accommodate a 300/2.8 + body and passes airplane carry on standards. Middle bag can accommodate a 400/2.8 + body or a 500/4 - body and passes airplane carry on standards. Right bag can accommodate a 600/4 + body or a 800/5.6 + body and fails airplane carry standards. It is 11.7-inches over the 45-inch limit found in most airplanes. Additional details of the bags can be read at www.lowepro.com/protrekkerTo get a 600 or 800 to fit as airplane carry on you have to look elsewhere like the wonderfully built & designed GuraGear Kiboko that JP has. It fits 600 & 800 without body with no problems at the same time. The hassle is you have to order it abroad.  It is 1.5-inches under the 45-inch limit of planes. I emailed Andy Biggs andybiggs(AT)gmail.com the proprietor of Gura Gear and he said the 1.5-inch allowance was given for some European airlines. Product Site: www.guragear.com/product.phpAn alternative to the Kiboko is the Think Tank Airport Addicted V2.0  It is 2-inches under the 45-inch limit of planes. You have to order it abroad. Product Site: www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-addicted-backpack.aspx. I personally use the following bags LowePro Lens Trekker 600 AW II. It fits a 800 + 2x Extender + body. It is a good cheap bag but is 4.4-inches too big for carry on. To pass Philippine Airlines standards you have to squeeze down the top a bit. It has very limited local availability.  Product Site: products.lowepro.com/product/Lens-Trekker-600-AW-II,2118,14.htm LowePro CompuTrekker AW. Even if it has a 15-inch tall interior can accommodate the length of a 400/2.8 + body but not its width. I've tested it with a 300/2.8 + 2x Extender + body, a 200/2.0 + 2x Extender + body & 70-200/2.8 + 2x Extender + body. This is a good cheap bag. It passes the 45-inch airplane carry on limit. This is readily available locally.  Product Site: products.lowepro.com/product/CompuTrekker-AW,1924,16.htm I have 3 other bags that I'll post later. I hope this post helps those looking for a good bag. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 29, 2009 3:26:23 GMT
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 29, 2009 5:15:05 GMT
Edu does your backpack have the all weather cover that protects the bag & its contents from rain? Your bag doesn't look like a knock off.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 29, 2009 5:17:04 GMT
Yup, I pull it out from the bottom then wrap the bag with it. I can attest that it nicely handles a 14" laptop also at the back part. It's a shame that you won't be able to join the La Mesa sortie tomorrow, I can show it to you *Edit I am mistaken by calling my bag a knock-off.. mine was sold with its own name so I guess that makes it something else.. a replica or an "our version of the lowerpro etc.. etc.." kind of product. |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 29, 2009 5:29:12 GMT
Edu, All the bags follow a certain pattern. The difference are there so they don't get lawyers involved. Unfortunately I have a a post-Christmas party to attend to tonight, a wedding tomorrow afternoon and another post-Christmas party to attend late in the evening. So I may end up sleeping on the boat snoring away any birds of prey away.  I was excited rin as fewer passengers will allow for long lens action. It would be a lifer for me to shoot any of the birds at La Mesa. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 29, 2009 5:32:01 GMT
Thanks on the info about the bags. it's such a shame sir that you won't be able to join. I will then just do my best to do justice to the birds so that your excitement will be maintained (and to make you jealous of course ) |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 29, 2009 5:59:54 GMT
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 29, 2009 6:39:48 GMT
WOW!!! I always knew I could cram a lot of things in the CompuTrekker but the guy on the third video just packed in a whole studio! haha! I just wish I had all the gear he has!!!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 29, 2009 6:52:14 GMT
Another bag that can easily handle a 300/400/500/600/800 with body attached.  Tamrac - Model 5589 Expedition 9x Photo Backpack www.tamrac.com/5589.htmProduct Video = tamrac.com/Expedition_Video.htmIt is 4-inches too large for the 45-inch carry on limit but you only need to compress it a bit to fit shrink it down to within 45-inches as demonstrated below.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 29, 2009 13:49:29 GMT
was packing for tomorrow and just for the heck of it, here is my bag..  Middle is the D90 with 80-400VR and Hood, SB600 and 18-55 at the left, rolled up camo shirt and face towels, and a TC on the right. That front side facing the camera compartment has the extra memory cards, remote trigger, some desiccant. I like the detail of having a small leather flap covering the zipper handles. The front pocket  can hold all the cables included with the camera, charger, power outlet adaptor, two extra shirts, two lenspens, an extra battery and still have some space. The humvee transformer and the PS2 belong to my kids.  |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 31, 2009 18:36:29 GMT
That's a good bag Edu. I was asked recently about a bag with wheels and I found one.  As you can see above it has provisions to strap your tripod to the side of the bag so no more need to hand holding. Airport Security™ V 2.0 www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-security-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspxTop Features: * USA domestic airline carry on size. * TSA approved combination locks. * Front cable & lock secures laptops. * Back cable & lock secures entire bag to fixed object. Gear Profile: * Holds up to a 600mm lens Photographer Profile: * All photographers, from pros to serious enthusiasts. Technical Specifications: * ID: 13” W x 7 - 8” D x 21” H (33 x 18 - 20 x 53 cm) ED: 14” W x 9” D x 22” H (35.5 x 23 x 56 cm) * 12 - 14 lbs (5.4 - 6.4 kg) * Lifetime Warranty My only problem with it is the weight... With all the padding removed it would be 5.4kg. This will give you 1.6kg of gear to carry. That's a 5D Mark II + 580EX II flash.  Video of someone packing a Airport Security bag & Computrekker AW |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 31, 2009 23:08:25 GMT
Someone told me once that when you strap a bare tripod onto the exterior of a bag as in some of the photos, airport security will not allow you in. They always require that the tripod be inside the bag or inside its own bag/pouch. I wonder if anyone knows if this is still true today?
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 31, 2009 23:37:47 GMT
Someone told me once that when you strap a bare tripod onto the exterior of a bag as in some of the photos, airport security will not allow you in. They always require that the tripod be inside the bag or inside its own bag/pouch. I wonder if anyone knows if this is still true today? Thanks for mentioning it. PAL doesn't allow for the tripod to be a carry on so I check it in inside a hardshell luggage with the other supports, and other vibration-tolerant items. My concern with check in are theft, damage, misrouting and the amount of time it takes the luggage people to bring my bags to the carousel. But for the purpose of moving items in the field I strap my tripod to the side of my bag. It frees up my hands for other things and I have one less bag to contend with. Even if they allowed the tripod as carry on the bag is already 45-inches. |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Jan 1, 2010 1:50:55 GMT
I use the Lowepro 600 AWII myself with the biggest lens case attached to the side. I can slip in a 50D with a 100-400 in the lens case. I end up with my main camera+ tc+lens all connected up in the main bag then the other rig all ready to go in the side lens case. Darn thing is heavy though. I walked two kilometers fully loaded and I certainly felt the weight.
I think the Kiboku is the best bag of the lot for a big lens.
I use the Manfrotto tripod bags for our tripods. I keep them covered up even in the car so they don't get damaged or damage any of the other gear we use. I get a bag that can fit the tripod and gimbal so no disassembly is required.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Feb 7, 2010 4:33:59 GMT
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 12, 2010 7:24:56 GMT
Someone told me once that when you strap a bare tripod onto the exterior of a bag as in some of the photos, airport security will not allow you in. They always require that the tripod be inside the bag or inside its own bag/pouch. I wonder if anyone knows if this is still true today? Just to update this question. On local airlines, as well as international flights going out of Manila they don't allow any tripods as hand carry items. Even if its inside its own bag. This has happened to us and we have since had to pack our tripods inside our check in luggage. Since my last post I have bought JP's Gura Gear Kiboku bag. I have not been asked about the weight of my gear because its a very small looking bag. I am able to pack a 5dmk2 connected to a 1.4xtc and a 500mm lens. Plus a 100-400mm. and a 24-70mm with another body. A 580ex2 flash and all my accessories inside. It has passed the Kitanglad weather with flying colors. |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Nov 12, 2010 7:42:53 GMT
When going international or domestic, check in your tripods or monopods. Even folding umbrellas are no longer allowed by some airlines. lyd
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 12, 2010 12:47:44 GMT
And the strangest thing is they have asked me twice or thrice to weigh myself with my pack on. Whats with that?  |
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