Large soft case required for carry on luggage...

[tomkbucks]

Hi all yes another what case thread.. im after a case that could take 5 or 6 lenses and two bodies plus a few other bits and bobs , i not really after a rucksack but would like a nice carry on sized case any ideas ? i dont want to spend 'silly money' either so stick to budget suggestions please

 

[cruso]

hi looking myself for the lightest bag as can only take 4 kg now the have started weighing the hand luggage iam finding that the thinktank bags are about the best at the moment?

 

[tomkbucks]

ive been recomended this http://www.2020optics.co.uk/vanguard-gadget-bags/vanguard-supreme-divider-bag-40.html which looks good , just wander if i can find any alternatives..

 

[JonathanRyan]

hi looking myself for the lightest bag as can only take 4 kg now the have started weighing the hand luggage iam finding that the thinktank bags are about the best at the moment?

If you're looking for light then you ain't going to beat this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sea-Summit-Ultra-Sil-Day-Pack/dp/B002ZHS6JS

unless you use a plastic carrier bag from Asda.

To the OP - that's actually quite a lot of stuff.... ThinkTank 4-sight is amazing once you know how to pack it. But it weighs 4 kilos empty.

 

[tomkbucks]

off topic but ive got one of those sea to summit ones - spend a little more money and get hte water proof version - amazing bag !

 

[JonathanRyan]

off topic but ive got one of those sea to summit ones - spend a little more money and get hte water proof version - amazing bag !

Are you crazy? The waterproof one is 90 grams.....

I have the regular one. It has a hole chewed in it by bamboo rats but it doesn't appear to affect the strength at all. Plenty strong enough for D3 + 70-200.

 

[Nod]

I would want a little more protection for my kit, even as carry on!

To carry extensive kit where weight isn't an issue, I would use (and do) a LowePro MiniTrekker backpack. Mine carries a D700 or 800 with a 244-120 fitted along with an 8mm, 12-24,70-300, 50 and plenty of batteries, cards, cleaning kit etc. I also have a RedSnapper Duo which holds plenty and doesn't shout camera bag quite so loudly. Both have been accepted as hand baggage but both will hold way (weigh?!) more than many airlines allow as hand baggage...

For a recent birthday, I was given a LowePro Photo Sport 200 AW which has a padded camera compartment that holds a DSLR with a lens fitted and a spare lens and also has a normal rucksack top compartment to use as a day sack. Assorted pockets and straps allow a tripod to be strapped to it and spare batteries/cards. Much lighter than the MiniTrekker at 1.3kg (although a bit heavier than the ultra light but unpadded one above!)