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First Time Traveling With Gear Cross Country
Sean Gates, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Hempstead & Cooperstown | NY | US | Posted: 10:18 PM on 12.27.09 |
->> I was hoping someone might be able to enlighten me on a few things concerning photography gear while traveling cross country.
I have never traveled long distances with my gear and will be making the trip out to California from New York for Sports Shooter Academy VII this spring. I don't have a large amount of gear(a body, a few lenses and a laptop) due to a small budget. This means that I must take extra care of the gear that I do have. I keep all of my gear in an older Tenba shoulder bag that has a easily accessible top flap.
I wanted to know if there are any precautions that I should take in regards to x-rays, theft and the TSA while I travel through major airports.
Also if anyone has suggestions for a good bag to hold 1 body,70-200,24-70 and a few other small items on a student budget I would greatly appreciate it. |
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David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 10:32 PM on 12.27.09 |
->> My suggestion after traveling with a lot of camera gear like you are is just to keep everything with you at all times.. I carried my gear at the time (2 bodies- d2x and 40d, 8 lenses + a 430 ex + other goodies / laptop) In my tamrac expedition 7x and I would have it sit on my lap when i wasnt on the plane or walking..
Xrays wont do anything to your gear so no worries. Take out your laptop when going through the x ray- you have to do that anyway.
as far as the bag.. take a look at some thinktank bags such as the urban disguise.
I will also be going to SSAVII so if you need anything else feel free to get ahold of me. I am switching bags however for this trip I will be taking more gear so Ill probably pick up a think tank airport security v2.
Hope that helps. |
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Andrew Worrall, Photographer
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Columbia | M0 | | Posted: 10:37 PM on 12.27.09 |
->> I don't go anywhere with my gear without my Pelican 1510 with dividers. (http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1510) It's great because it's about the right size for the gear you mentioned, it's a Pelican so it has the good reputation, and the wheels make travel easier. Also, it's waterproof, floats and holds up well to abuse due to everyday traveling (such would be the case for SSA). This case also fits in overhead compartments, and I only run into trouble on smaller regional jets.
On top of that, I have several masterlock TSA approved combination locks. I find keys are hard to deal with and can get lost. I use the locks mostly to deter theft; anyone serious about snatching gear would be able to get it pretty easily no matter what.
I've also traveled with that case and no dividers or foam and individually packed each piece of gear in my Think Tank modular cases. Both have worked well for me.
Good luck at the academy! |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 5:48 AM on 12.28.09 |
->> Sean,
In regard to X-Rays, read this :
29/03/2008 - Myth : X-Rays Will Damage Your Image Cards
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flyingwithfish/2008/03/29/myth-x-rays-will-da.../
For hauling your gear, you are fine. A shoulder bag or a backpack should do. You don't need a huge bag if you pack properly. You need to make sure your bag is within the carry on limits (http://bagsize.notlong.com) which should not be problem.
Photogs can haul a lot of gear in their carry on without exceeding airline size limits (http://TTAllInOne.notlong.com). Some bags look deceptively small while hauling a lot (http://pararevisit.notlong.com)
You don't need a Pelican, although they are virtually indestructible (http://1514toss.notlong.com) just some practical packing tips. Packing tips can be provided in more detail if you share exactly what gear you are travelling with.
Many on here can be of some help in this area. I have flown over 1mil miles as a photog since 2005 and if you're interested write a site for airline travel (which Popular Photography had referred to as the defacto site for travelling photogs a while back) which you can search here: http://www.flyingwithfish.com |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 11:49 AM on 12.28.09 |
| ->> what century are you time traveling too? : P |
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David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 11:53 AM on 12.28.09 |
| ->> lol scott, It took me a second to catch that. nice one. |
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Sean Gates, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Hempstead & Cooperstown | NY | US | Posted: 1:13 PM on 12.28.09 |
| ->> Nice catch, I missed that one. I don't think the 3 hour difference between NY and LA would constitute as time travel. |
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Ian L. Sitren, Photographer
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Palm Springs | CA | USA | Posted: 1:31 PM on 12.28.09 |
->> ThinkTank Urban Disguise 50 would be a good all around choice for you. Small enough to hold your gear and more, it is still small enough to go into the overhead of any plane.
Excellent carry on bag without looking excessive or obvious. When I fly it is the first of my bags I reach for. |
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