Gear Bag

[HeldInTheMoment]

Anyone know of a good photo gear bag, similar to the Think Tank Photo Airport International (Amazon.com : Think Tank Photo Airport International V 2.0 : Carry On Luggage : Camera & Photo)

...but without the $400 price tag? I'm looking to spend around $200

 

[tirediron]

There are some knock-offs, but as one who uses this as a daily bag, all I can say is, "It's worth it!" Mine gets knocked around dragged, yanked, bounced off of/over curbs & stairs and still functions (and mostly looks) like brand-new.

 

[HeldInTheMoment]

Thanks for the quick reply and first hand input...my "kit" bag is FAR too small by now and I NEED to upgrade to a nice full bag. I just can't swallow that price point yet...

 

[HeldInTheMoment]

Ended up with the https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DYV9X/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Great protection for a fraction of the price!

 

[chuasam]

Cheapest thing to do is get the Airport International V2 and not bother having to upgrade and stuff later.
I have a Pelican 1500 too for my lights.
It is great protection but not very useful as a camera bag.
It will hold far less than the International V2.0
You can't change configuration easily. It doesn't have roller.
It is impossible to bring on board when you travel.

My GF had the International V2 but traded it for the Roller Derby because it rolls sideways on narrow aisles.
ThinkTank products are well worth the money.

 

[HeldInTheMoment]

Thanks for the input, right now the Pelican Case is mostly going to be used for local travel to weddings and other shoots...with of course the potential of minor air travel (hence why I got the smaller size).

If/When we need to travel more for our work, I will certainly invest in the ThinkTank bag. But for now, we really just needed something more than the cheap Nikon Bag the camera(s) came with.

 

[robbins.photo]

Ended up with the Amazon.com: PELICAN 1504 Black 1500-004-110 Case with Padded Divider Set: PELICAN: Camera & Photo

Great protection for a fraction of the price!

Ok.. nice.. but.. umm..

Not a bag.

Lol

 

[HeldInTheMoment]

Bag, Case, Container...you get the point haha