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02/27/2008 07:57:12 AM · #1 |
In a hurry ... I suddenly need to find a bag for traveling purposes. The things I am looking for:
1) Fit under the seat in an airplane
2) Hold both laptop and camera (body plus maybe two lenses and a flash).
3) If possible, backpack style ... but I'm not overly picky.
4) Price matters ... but not terribly so.
So... it needs to be large enough to hold the important stuff, but small enough to fit under the seat of an airplane. I've taken a few looks around and my eyes are starting to blur. So many bags. Why don't they design a website where I can type in my criteria and have it find a solution for me?
Thanks for any advice.
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02/27/2008 08:06:38 AM · #2 |
www.ebags.com
click "Camera bags"
then "Laptop / Camera bags"
then click your price range
and there you go. |
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02/27/2008 08:09:33 AM · #3 |
Here's a good place to start looking Camera Bags.
I just bought the LowePro Fastpack 350. Haven't had a chance to take it on a road trip yet. Here are some additional images of the Fastpack 350. It is the larger of the two bags shown. There is also a smaller version (Fastpack 250).
The prices have gone up since it was introduced earlier this year.
Tim
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02/27/2008 08:10:31 AM · #4 |
i have the 250. its very good, but doesn't hold a laptop.
Originally posted by atupdate:
Here's a good place to start looking Camera Bags.
I just bought the LowePro Fastpack 350. Haven't had a chance to take it on a road trip yet. Here are some additional images of the Fastpack 350. It is the larger of the two bags shown. There is also a smaller version (Fastpack 250).
The prices have gone up since it was introduced earlier this year.
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02/27/2008 08:50:49 AM · #5 |
I have a Lowepro Computrekker (I think that's the name) which is rated for airline carry-on. I actually measured it after I bought it and then checked against airline carry-on dimensions and it was close, but OK. Then, I got on the actual planes and it would NOT fit overhead or under the seats. These were smallish planes, a la CRJ. I'd hope the overseas travel, larger planes would have the actual, advertised room unter the seats. I was lucky that none of the four flights I was on were full, and used my puppy-dog eyes with the flight attendants to get a full extra seat for my bag on each flight.
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02/27/2008 08:55:27 AM · #6 |
I have a Delsey Pro. Works great!
Well, looks like mine's been discontinued. :(
Discontinued
Too bad. I like it alot.
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 09:00:01. |
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02/27/2008 08:58:32 AM · #7 |
For backpacks I have the Crumpler Sinking Barge I love this bag very good when you want to carry everything plus your laptop
Look here for bags //www.cambags.com they have awesome reviews by users with their pics
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 09:00:05.
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02/27/2008 10:38:00 AM · #8 |
I highly recommend the Lowepro Computrekker AW. I've travelled all over the world with it. On my last trip to Antarctica and Argentina it carried my 1D II with 24-70 attached to it, the 5D, 70-200 f/2.8, 16-35 f/2.8, 1.4x TC, 580EX, MacBook Pro 15", 80GB FlashTrax drive, Power supply for the Laptop, Spare 1D II battery, Spare 5D batteries, 5D Battery Grip, CF cards, CF card adapter and various knick knacks. It all fit safely and snugly in the bag. The bag looks inconspicuous and fits under the plane seats but weighed a ton with all that gear. If they had asked to weigh it I woulda been in trouble! LOL. Great bag.
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 10:39:19.
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02/27/2008 10:52:38 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
... my 1D II with 24-70 attached to it, the 5D, 70-200 f/2.8, 16-35 f/2.8, 1.4x TC, 580EX, MacBook Pro 15", 80GB FlashTrax drive, Power supply for the Laptop, Spare 1D II battery, Spare 5D batteries, 5D Battery Grip, CF cards, CF card adapter and various knick knacks.... |
holy crap you got nice stuff! |
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02/27/2008 10:56:11 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
I highly recommend the Lowepro Computrekker AW. I've travelled all over the world with it. On my last trip to Antarctica and Argentina it carried my 1D II with 24-70 attached to it, the 5D, 70-200 f/2.8, 16-35 f/2.8, 1.4x TC, 580EX, MacBook Pro 15", 80GB FlashTrax drive, Power supply for the Laptop, Spare 1D II battery, Spare 5D batteries, 5D Battery Grip, CF cards, CF card adapter and various knick knacks. It all fit safely and snugly in the bag. The bag looks inconspicuous and fits under the plane seats but weighed a ton with all that gear. If they had asked to weigh it I woulda been in trouble! LOL. Great bag. |
PERFECT! That sounds like just what I need (with nearly the same equipment to carry).
My one concern... I have a 17" laptop (I could borrow a 15" laptop in a pinch). I see that Lowepro has a 17" version of the same bag. But I'm just a little worried ... will it still fit under the seat?
I'm *really* glad to hear that you've traveled all over the world with the bag though. That solves my biggest concern of being able to carry everything and still fit it under the seat.
Thanks for your help!
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 10:56:28.
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02/27/2008 11:00:54 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
My one concern... I have a 17" laptop (I could borrow a 15" laptop in a pinch). I see that Lowepro has a 17" version of the same bag. But I'm just a little worried ... will it still fit under the seat?...... |
The 17" version might be a tad too tall to fit under the front seat, you might lose leg room. But it should fit in the overhead bins unless you are flying in the small puddle jumpers...
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02/27/2008 11:01:20 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
In a hurry ... I suddenly need to find a bag for traveling purposes. The things I am looking for:
1) Fit under the seat in an airplane
2) Hold both laptop and camera (body plus maybe two lenses and a flash).
3) If possible, backpack style ... but I'm not overly picky.
4) Price matters ... but not terribly so.
So... it needs to be large enough to hold the important stuff, but small enough to fit under the seat of an airplane. I've taken a few looks around and my eyes are starting to blur. So many bags. Why don't they design a website where I can type in my criteria and have it find a solution for me?
Thanks for any advice. |
I just got a Lowepro, I did not try it under the seat. But it has 8 spots for lenses, place to carry laptop. You can carry it on your back or pull up the handle and roll it.
I got it for 200. |
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02/27/2008 11:03:11 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by hopper:
Originally posted by doctornick:
... my 1D II with 24-70 attached to it, the 5D, 70-200 f/2.8, 16-35 f/2.8, 1.4x TC, 580EX, MacBook Pro 15", 80GB FlashTrax drive, Power supply for the Laptop, Spare 1D II battery, Spare 5D batteries, 5D Battery Grip, CF cards, CF card adapter and various knick knacks.... |
holy crap you got nice stuff! |
LOL,  dwterry has MUCH nicer stuff!
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02/27/2008 11:04:49 AM · #14 |
tamrac adventure 9. best bag ever.
it's a little big, but will fit under an airplane seat. has great side pocket for laptop, and the top open area is perfect for odd-shaped things you need to carry (lightsphere, laptop adapter, etc.)
this baby traveled all over southeast asia with me last year. i did bring a smaller "day bag" with me for wandering around, but this is great for traveling. |
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02/27/2008 11:07:35 AM · #15 |
I know this isn't what you are looking for, but I want to say that I just got my Pelican RSV-283. Wow is this thing nice. The whole camera section is removable and customizable. The laptop compartment zips off of the camera compartment. The padding is nice and thick. Integrated rain cover. More room than you can imagine. Nice big wheels make it sturdy. This is a nice bag and it will be carrying my two bodies and all of my lenses plus accessories when I leave for Australia and Hong Kong on Saturday.
I couldn't find a review other than what Shutterbug wrote on it, so if you have been considering getting one then I highly recommend it. |
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02/27/2008 11:08:46 AM · #16 |
I have the Lowepro CompuTrekker AW and used it on my recent trip to FL on 6 count em 6 different planes and it fit nicely under the seats from the big jets to the little ones with no troubles...
-dave
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02/27/2008 11:09:16 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
... I see that Lowepro has a 17" version of the same bag. ... |
I really like the way this bag holds a tripod (see pg 2 of the lowepro link above). |
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02/27/2008 11:46:35 AM · #18 |
This is the one have and it is great in every way (comfortable on the back and I always tuck it under the seat in front of me on the plane) It holds my camera with lens plus 2 lenses plus SB600 plus the laptop area ... and it was 90$ when I got it:
Delsey
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Originally posted by dwterry:
In a hurry ... I suddenly need to find a bag for traveling purposes. The things I am looking for:
1) Fit under the seat in an airplane
2) Hold both laptop and camera (body plus maybe two lenses and a flash).
3) If possible, backpack style ... but I'm not overly picky.
4) Price matters ... but not terribly so.
So... it needs to be large enough to hold the important stuff, but small enough to fit under the seat of an airplane. I've taken a few looks around and my eyes are starting to blur. So many bags. Why don't they design a website where I can type in my criteria and have it find a solution for me?
Thanks for any advice. |
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02/27/2008 11:53:45 AM · #19 |
i have a kata backpack that i've taken on flights before. fits nicely under the seat, holds all my gear and a laptop.
also, it's very comfortable to wear while standing in line to get strip searched screened.
//www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=275&cid=28&perentId=4&ProdLine=4
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02/27/2008 12:03:13 PM · #20 |
I use one of these.
I beat up my gear and this bags gotten me through 4 trips to Europe, 1 to Mexico. 12 countries altogether and a lot of nasty-long train trips in between.
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 12:06:44. |
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02/28/2008 05:18:52 PM · #21 |
figured i'd paste this here, but ebags is having a sale where you can get 10% off anything (i think).
follow the link below for the deal (hosted on edealinfo.com)
link |
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