Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 2nd, 2011
Roller meets all USA Domestic carry on size requirements: At 9'' x 14'' x 22,'' the Airport Security roller meets most airlines' carry-on size requirements. It fits easily into overhead compartments either straight in or horizontallyTSA combination lock to lock zipper: There are many instances when photographers must leave behind some or all of their gear. It is absolutely vital that this gear be secured from theft. This is why the Airport Security's zippers have special built in combination locksFront Security Cable & Lock: Front security cable & combination lock allows you to lock a laptop to the front of your roller. This lock is very effective when you are traveling with a laptop case stored in the front stretch pocketBack Security Cabl
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Price: $ 349.68
The only way to fly! (or drive, or walk),
As a long time ThinkTank user, I have high expectations for anything that they offer. Despite these high expectations, I was impressed! The construction is excellent and the features are well thought out.
The only problem with this case is how well it works. You have to be VERY careful that you don’t load it over the airline carry on limit of 40 pounds. It is very easy to fit well over 50 pounds of gear into this bag. That’s fine for carrying around town, and that is this bags number one duty. I just have to make sure that I lighten the load before I fly.
Would I purchase this bag again? I plan on buying another one!
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|I’m a Think Tank Believer!!,
The good thing about being a photographer for many years is that you accumulate a lot of valuable gear… the bad part is that it is difficult to bring it along with ease. I don’t care to leave my bodies, lenses and speedlights at my studio as a break-in could leave me in a bad way. I also do a fair amount of location work and I always seem to need something that I have left behind somewhere, be it at the studio or in another camera bag. My decision to buy this bag was based on a fair amount of research and some experience with trying to get-by with less for years. This bag allows me to carry almost everything that I need at a location shoot (I still carry a small bag with my Q-Flash and battery pack) and it travels SO WELL. I have envied people with rolling bags for some time and now I envy no more. Parked across the lot from the reception hall? No problem. Rapid packing at the church after formals? Bring it. I also know that I will have the right bag for airline travel. The TSA lock and cable lock to secure the bag to a chair or table is a nice touch. The bag is so well constructed and the endless possibilites for arranging dividers is just great. I may pick-up the “low divider set” so I can slip my 15″ MacBook Pro in the bag as well. That is a well thought out idea! I did choke at the idea of speeding so much money on that bag but the sting was short-lived and I now feel that I have the right bag for many years to come!
What I carry: Canon 5D and Canon 30D both with grips attached, 3 Speedlights, Fong Lightsphere and an array of other speedlight modifiers including gels, off-camera flash cable, Justin Clamp, 70-200mm 2.8L, 24-70mm 2.8L, 17-40mm f4L, 50mm 1.4 and hoods for all lenses, Sekonic L-358, 3 Pocket Wizards, lens cleaning supplies, electrical and gaffers tape, multitool, flashlight, 2 memory card cases, blower bulb, collapseable reflector, white balance cards, and many other misc. items for that “you never know” situation.
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|Obviously Designed by Photographers…,
I just received this bag yesterday, and it is very clear from the outset that it was designed by and for photographers.
I moved from a Lightware MF 1420 case to this one so that I could travel more easily. Upon moving my gear into the Think Tank, I was amazed that there was actually more room that my old case! Granted, it is configured differently, but I am amazed at the amount of gear I can store in this case.
It easily fits two Manfrotto Nano light stands, two Nikon SB-800s, a Nikon digital SLR and assorted batteries, cables, backups and more.
The construction is rugged yet flexible: while I would not want to check it, I wouldn’t worry if I had to do so. After filling it with my usual setup and necessities, I was left with more than 10 additional dividers.
This case is well worth every penny. I am very happy with this purchase.
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