Story   Photographer   Editor   Student/Intern   Assistant   Job/Item

Contents:  Front Page  Member Index  Latest Headlines  Special Features  'Fun Pix'  Message Board  Educate Yourself  Equipment Profiles  Bookshelf  my.SportsShooter  Classified Ads  Workshop Contests:  Monthly Clip Contest  Annual Contest  Rules/Info Newsletter:  Current Issue  Back Issues Members:  Members Area  "The Guide"  Join About Us:  About SportsShooter  Contact Us  Terms & Conditions Sign in: Members log in here with your user name and password to access the your admin page and other special features. Name: Password:

|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board TT Airport Security as a temporary backpack? Byron Hetzler, Photographer Granby | CO | USA | Posted: 10:52 AM on 02.08.10 ->> In need of some last-minute advice. Has anyone ever skied with a ThinkTank Airport Security using the shoulder straps? I'm not talking all day, all over the mountain. I'm just trying to figure out if I could get away using it to ride up the lift, ski to my location on course, then ski down when I'm done shooting, instead of having to also pack my LowePro backpack.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 12:23 PM on 02.08.10 ->> I find that the straps are pretty flimsy and I wouldnt trust them. So I am not totally sure on how to answer this question because if you fall on snow then it depends on how packed it is. If powder, Id think you be fine, but If thin snow/ice then I would go in the other direction. So It totally depends on the situation. I would walk up and down stairs a bit to see if you can handle the weight on your back the entire time. How much gear are you taking? I might be willing to loan you a bag that might work for you, unless you are looking to be buying the TTAS?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Byron Hetzler, Photographer Granby | CO | USA | Posted: 12:31 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Thanks David. That's what I needed to hear. I'm trying to pack four bodies and six lenses. I have my LowePro pack that I would be much more comfortable with on the hill, I mainly need the ThinkTank so I can carry all of the gear on my flight. I think I can still make my packing scheme work even if I have to take the LowePro, it's just going to be a little more crammed than I had hoped.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 12:39 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Byron, What all are you planning on taking? Have you considered looking into say the expedition 7x or 8x? I am not sure what all you shoot but that will offer you more protection and some good space. I carried quite a bit in my 7x before I got my TTAS.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Byron Hetzler, Photographer Granby | CO | USA | Posted: 1:04 PM on 02.08.10 ->> David, I think I have it figured out. Thanks for the help.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Liddy, Photographer Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 3:51 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Bryon, another thing to consider would be shipping the lowepro to your hotel. even two day would probably be cheaper than an extra bag fee on the airline. good luck  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Byron Hetzler, Photographer Granby | CO | USA | Posted: 4:31 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Thanks Chuck. I think I can get it to fit in the rolling duffel bag I'm taking, but I may ship it on my way back.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Liddy, Photographer Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 4:33 PM on 02.08.10 ->> gotta make room for the souvenirs!!! 8)  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Juliann Tallino, Photographer Port Townsend/Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 4:38 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Didn't someone mention a backpack in the Olympic media swag bags?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Minton, Student/Intern, Photographer Denton | TX | USA | Posted: 8:19 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Mountainsmith wants you to ski with their photo backpacks. They have a photo of the Borealis AT with skis on it, so one would assume that it'll be hardy enough to use skiing. http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.asp?productId=275&categoryId=13&subCa...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Byron Hetzler, Photographer Granby | CO | USA | Posted: 8:55 PM on 02.08.10 ->> Juliann: I thought about that, but I was leery of counting on something I hadn't personally seen. David: I am a big fan of Mountainsmith, and will definitely be looking at that pack when my LowePro dies.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: TT Airport Security as a temporary backpack? Thread Started By: Byron Hetzler Message: Member Login: Password: Return to --> Message Board Main Index

Copyright 2023, SportsShooter.com