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03/23/2009 08:05:21 PM · #1 |
How is this for a plan? I'll be doing a long haul with  Talj at the end of the year to Australia/New Zealand and want to take plenty of gear so am thinking of a medium Peli case (1510) to chuck in the hold and carry on the rest of my gear in a 'carry on board' friendly backpack. I really want to take my Sigma 300/2.8 buts its BIG, any frequent flyers suggest a better idea? |
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03/23/2009 09:25:27 PM · #2 |
//www.portercase.com/
I have one of these, so I can carry a backpack PLUS this on, keep my stuff close to hand. The case then converts to a nifty trolley/cart to haul the other luggage that you did check. I also use the porter case as my only luggage on short business trips, too (and can tote co-workers' luggage on it if need be). Had it for years, watched a baggage handler at O'Hare toss it 15 feet onto the tarmac--scratched it up, but not broken--didn't have camera gear in it when I had to gate check it that time, thank goodness. |
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03/30/2009 10:04:14 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by chromeydome:
//www.portercase.com/
I have one of these, so I can carry a backpack PLUS this on, keep my stuff close to hand. |
Does that mean you carry both on as hand luggage?
Whilst Andi has a problem with finding room for his big lenses I have a slightly different issue. I have to carry onboard ALL my medication for a month...that's a lot and they all have to be in their original packaging so that's going to take up a fair bit of room in my hand luggage. Add to that all the bits and pieces I have to carry about with me and some stuff to keep me entertained for over 24 hours and I can't see there being much room in my hand luggage for anything else :(
The thought of putting my camera gear in the hold is scary...I am going all that way and if they lose or damage the gear before I even get there I'd be gutted!
So, what would you do if you were me??
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03/30/2009 10:11:51 PM · #4 |
If you've already got a Peli 1510, I'd use that as the carryon for one of the two of you, the other taking the other stuff needed for the flight, and get a 2nd Peli for stuff going in the hold. I've used our 1510 as carryon for trans-atlantic, and the airline was OK with it (after some persuasion, given its weight & value).
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03/30/2009 10:21:27 PM · #5 |
Of course it depends on the airline
I have always managed to get on with more carry on than is noramlly allowed, and the thought of the camera in the hold is not one i easily entertain.
I am heading OS in a few months, and the Carry on will be two Laptops, plus my camera gear. (I am sure they will think I am a terrorist). None of it can go in the hold, so all goes on with me.
Have a really good read of their carry on allowances, and see what you can manage to get on board.
And, Have Fun down here in Aus |
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03/30/2009 10:45:22 PM · #6 |
| If you know where you'll be staying, why don't you ship the bulk of the stuff via a courier service (DHL, FedEx, etc.)? It should (actually) be there on time, insured, and for probably not much more than the airline will charge you for the bag. |
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