Having the chance to travel the world because of my job it’s truly amazing for me. When you’ve to travel you need to think about what do you really need for your work and what’s not really necessary. I prefer to travel light, as a lot of wedding photographers already do, but I usually work with two different cameras bodies and fixed lenses so I need to be sure everything is safely packed for getting on and off the plane etc Have you ever had to work your way through a busy airport with your gear? If your answer is YES you know that an ordinary camera bag doesn’t work. You need something safer and more practical that’s the right size to carry-on the airplane. I choose the Think Tank Airport Essentials for my photographic gear.
General Features
The Backpack
This is my first Think Tank Camera Backpack and I’m really impressed. The bag is compact, comfortable (lumbar support and air mesh paneling to keep your back cool. The ergonomics is the best I’ve ever tried and it’s very balanced on your shoulders so it’s really easy to walk with it) and practical (three robust handles, ensuring easy placement/retrieval from overhead bins) and the construction is impeccable. The exterior-access pockets provide quick access to travel essentials (i.d., passports, boarding passes etc) and quick access for both a MacBook (laptop) and iPad (tablet) also.
Exterior: For superior water-resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant (DWR) coating, plus fabric underside has a polyurethane coating for superior water-resistance, YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers, 1680D ballistic nylon bottom panel, 600D polyester, 420D velocity nylon, 3D air mesh, ultra stretch pockets, Y-buckles, antique nickel plated metal hardware, big hole air mesh, honeycomb mono mesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread. [Materials from Think Tank Website]
The The lock system
The lock system is really helpful and very easy to lock and unlock. I truly love it and I use it a lot of time, specially when I’m waiting in the airport or at the bus station.
Dimensions and carry-on size standards
The Think Tank Airport Essentials meets the international carry-on standards and it will also slide perfectly underneath the seat in front of you as you can see below.
Carry-on standards 2014 (check to confirm current size restrictions)
What’s in my camera bag?
The gear section of this bag is awesome! I really like it! This is the photographic gear I took with me on my last trip.
Interior: Removable closed cell foam dividers, 210D silver-toned nylon, polyurethane backed velex liner, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed rain cover, Belly-O mesh pockets, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.[Materials from Think Tank Website]
Conclusion
In my opinion this is an amazing camera backpack that’s great not only for travel but for your main business as well. I highly recommend it!
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Where to buy? Buy at Amazon
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