Hand luggage friendly camera bag.

[drhowser]

I'm just about to visit a friend in Dubai to watch the F1, I'm after the largest camera bag that will be allowed on as hand luggage. I'd prefer a rucksack type that I can use for exploring once I'm back here too.

I'll be taking a d90, 120-400, 10-20 and general paraphenalia, but I'd also like a bit of room for a book etc.

So far I'm looking at a Domke armadillo or kata 3n1 33.

Any suggestions people? Cheers.

 

[SamP]

Thinktank Retrospective 30? Should probably fit all that in, doesnt look like a camera bag either as well which is a massive bonus imo.

 

[koi]

I took my Dakine Mission as hand luggage no probs

 

[drhowser]

Thanks guys,

Sam, I think I might be able to go a bit bigger than that?

Koi, that looks just the job!

 

[SamP]

Any of the thinktank stuff then. Mainly because its well made! So many bags I looked at felt like something you'd get free in some cereal. Im pretty sure they do a 'bag' which has wheels and is the maximum allowed carry on size?

Have a browse here - http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Cases_and_Bags

 

[dunganick]

Another vote for Think Tank products. Pretty expensive in the grand scheme of things but they are superb.

 

[JonniP]

will the dakine bag fit a MBP 13"? im travelling later this year..have one bag but it wont fit a MBP fail

 

[Paul_G]

Good suggestions above. I've got a Tamrac Expedition 5x which is great, well built and fits under an airplane seat. I can get a 40D with 400mm prime attached, plus 70-200mm, 17-55mm, 10-20mm, 30mm, flash - plus filters and everthing else you could want!

So worth checking out the Tamrac range too.

 

[koi]

will the dakine bag fit a MBP 13"? im travelling later this year..have one bag but it wont fit a MBP fail

Give me the dimensions and I'll check mine

 

[Andy.]

An alternative to the Dakine is the Burton Zoom. Its another snowboard bag which fits everything and even has a padded pouch for a 15" laptop (and straps to fix your snowboard to your back). I took mine away in the summer weighing 8kgs and it was still comfy. Burton bags are bombproof too.

 

[Ribena]

I took my Crumpler Italian Connection ("The Big Cheese" is the larger version) to China. It can easily accommodate what you plan to take. There is also a slot in the rear compartment for your laptop/book. I done a lot of walking in China and I found the bag to be very comfortable.

 

[JonniP]

Dimensions are:
Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)Width:12.78 inches (32.5 cm)Depth:8.94 inches (22.7 cm)carrying
70-200mm F/2.8 IS
50mm prime
10-20 superwide
pack lens
speedlight flash
filters

Thanks Guys
Jonni

 

[drhowser]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I've ended up with a lowepro rover II aw from ebay for £32. Bargain!!