I use a Lowepro Orion Trekker as a carry on. I'll stick a couple of bodies
and a couple of lenses in the bottom and carry my "survival gear" in the
top(clean shorts, shaving kit, Cleveland Browns sweatshirt, pair of slippers
to wear on the plane). My checked baggage is a large Atlantic suitcase and
I will stash some of my less fragile gear in there amongst my clothing. We
both pack lightly, so one carry on and a checked bag each is more than
enough.
The Orion Trekker was a gift from my girlfriend and I can't get by without
it. The first time I used it was on a trip to Rome and it was a great.
Perfect for day trips and sightseeing with a modest load of gear, bottled
water, light jacket, etc...
Enjoy your trip.
Jim Johnson
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Carrying It
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 12:18:30 -0800
With all the competing and conflicting flight baggage requirements
including last minute airline rule changes like requiring the second
carryon to be checked because of crowded conditions, what do other
people do when travelling overseas. So far to meet everyone's minimum
requirements it looks like one 45inch carryon not weighing over 15
pounds(!) and one checked bag not weighing over 44 pounds. I was
thinking about getting something like a too pricey LowePro Rover
daypack which can stow a body with medium telephoto and a couple of
lenses and accessories in the bottom with space in the top for a
jacket, lunch, souvenir, whatever. Or would it be better to use a
compact shoulder bag that will go in the bottom 2/3 of a carryon and
just worry about lugging the smaller bag when I am sight seeing.
What do other people find that works well when travelling like this?
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California, USA
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