ThinkTank Airport International

When it comes to camera bags my attitude is a bit like that ofImelda Marcoswith shoes – one can never have too many of them. In my case though it isn't an esthetic desire or a neurotic compulsion. It's just that I shoot with a variety of gear in a wide range of situations. When rafting the Colorado River or on a Zodiac in the Antarctic, something like aLowepro Dryzoneis most appropriate. When working out of my car on a long road trip, a large case or two is handy because weight and bulk are not an issue. When hiking, a backpack style bag is the one to have.
Flying, especially since 9/11, has changed the travel equation. Airline regulations have become tighter and more strictly enforced. Bag restrictions are in place, and some countries, like the UK, restrict everyone to a single carry-on, even in Business Class. Also, while domestic US and Canadian flights allow fairly large carry-on bags, international flights have strict limits on carry-on size and weight.
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