Photographers! This Loophole Will Calm Your Worst Air Travel Nightmare!
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the air travel loophole that will calm all photographers worst nightmare - it sure did for me! Now I don't want to speak for others, but one of the most nerve wracking aspects of airline travel for me has to do with the process of safely getting my expensive camera gear from point A to point B. Over the years I've experimented with many different approaches of achieving this in the most stress free manner as possible and have finally landed on a system that works. In this video, I'll walk you through the process of boarding an airplane with expensive camera gear and how to use this loophole in the dreaded event that you're told at the gate that you must check your camera bag. I hope you enjoy this week's video and as always thanks so much for watching! - Mark D.
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@MarkDenneyPhoto Жыл бұрын
Where is your next adventure taking you?? ✈️🧳
@DaveBerthiaume Жыл бұрын
Out of Olympic
@ptenner56 Жыл бұрын
Next adventure will be Big Bend National Park. I just recently got back home after a magical Christmas in Yellowstone experience. I much prefer it than other more crowded times of the year.
@stevehayward1854 Жыл бұрын
The isle of Rhodes in Greece, a fascinating location with 1000's of years of history the Lindian sea captains that dominated that part of the Mediterranean. Lindos is a beautiful little town locked into history with no traffic as the streets are only big enough for donkeys.
@bkc1965 Жыл бұрын
My next one might be to the Swiss Alps...but I can drive because I can see them from the office window in our apartment. 😁 My next flying adventure will probably be either Trieste, Capri, or Ischia, Italy. Not sure which one or maybe the Azores. The wife and I haven't decided yet.
@kencawley3121 Жыл бұрын
Going to Death Valley for an astrophotography workshop in March. Was there in December but wasn't in shape to make it up the taller dunes. Missed some great photo opportunities so am doing an hour a day on the treadmill to hopefully be more ready.
@woogre Жыл бұрын
There are two magic words that almost always convince them not to check your carry-on bag: "Lithium Batteries."
@HStark Жыл бұрын
Last month, when that happened, they told me to take out everything with lithium batteries... I had laptop, iPad, cameras, and more in my carry on so it's unrealistic to take them all out, and they eventually just checked it as is...
@visualdestinations Жыл бұрын
They have fire safe protection bags you can put batteries in. That will help for sure
@intrinsicimagery Жыл бұрын
@@HStark they violated FAA regulations.
@kinlee1636 Жыл бұрын
tried that few time, and it did not work. they told me to remove the lithium batteries then checked it.
@woogre Жыл бұрын
@@kinlee1636 that's why I say "almost always." The best plan is to pay a little extra to avoid the last boarding group. But I have been saved by "lithium batteries" multiple times.
@TheSmartWoodshop Жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. As a wildlife photographer with a 600mm $13K lens in my backpack, there is no way it goes in the belly.
@rj934 Жыл бұрын
I am a retired airline pilot and professional photographer for twenty odd years. No one packs for flying better than an airline crew member. I must say that I am impressed with your system. It is well thought out, adaptable, and workable. I assume all of your uninstalled batteries are in either your orange “everything chargeable” bag or your ICS bag. Well done!
@oldpaddler1158 Жыл бұрын
Agree that carrying gear on any commercial airplane can be nerve wracking. But in all the times I've flown, even when boarding late as carryon bags piled up by the plane door, I've never had to check my soft-sided photo backpack. I've been asked to do so, but responding that the bag contains delicate professional equipment likely to be damaged in standard baggage handling has always carried the day. The fact that I've tumbled down more than one slope, floundered through waist deep snow, or forded rivers with the same pack and gear goes unmentioned at such moments, however.
@cameragod1 Жыл бұрын
Another thing to be aware of is most insurers regard baggage claim as unsecured so they will not cover you if it gets stolen from there. The airport is superposed to have insurance to cover that but most are limited to under $5000. On one occasion when an airline person was demanding I check the camera in, I asked her to sign something saying she would be libel for the cost of replacing my camera... she let me through very quickly :)
@arlcrane Жыл бұрын
Another tip......get a credit card branded through the airline. It will usually move you up to the 2nd tier for boarding, regardless of the ticket you purchased. And of course, TSA pre-check is a no-brainer.
@BB-uf7oc Жыл бұрын
Doesn't help you with other airlines as Mark will definitely fly on to get to Lofoten. Only helps you with your carrier.
@Wingedshadowwolf Ай бұрын
I don't know if Alaska Air does that(I have their card) I can't remember, but they do have "Club 49" which gives you 2 free checked bags!
@KrisLuckPhoto Жыл бұрын
living in remote Alaska I never had this issue. My last flight in lower 48 I saw this problem and was like what are these people doing their carry ons in the front of the plane and their seat is in the back
@donhendricks3190 Жыл бұрын
Most helpful! And oh so timely! Have a safe journey and I can not wait to see your photo's from the trip! Cheers!
@wpotrebkaphotography Жыл бұрын
Remember to inform the the attendant that you have lithium batteries in the bag. These can not go into the cargo area of the plane as per regulations. When I have had them try to gate check my bag on the plane and I have told them this room has been found for it in the cabin.
@stevejohnston7118 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Mark! Modular cases makes a lot of sense and will help me plan for my next photo adventure!! Thanks again!!
@ryansones1626 Жыл бұрын
Mark great tip! I never thought of removing the ICU pod and although I run the Shimmoda, it is a valuable bit of info!!!. You do a great job with your channel of helping all types photogs out with trivial things other vloggers overlook that I find very necessary to be competent in our craft. Your production quality is top shelf too and I have enjoyed watching you grow! Thanks for your time and efforts!
@joe3eagles Жыл бұрын
Wow, so much useful info! I had to watch it 3x with lots of pauses so I could take thorough notes. I think you've added 5 years back to my life expectancy with this video. Have a blast in Norway!
@PMCN53 Жыл бұрын
A very good plan Mark! I traveled to Lofoten in Feb 2020 from Australia. I made a module similar to the ICU for that very reason! I can never predict or trust an airline to safely handle my camera gear. It worked very well indeed. I hope you enjoy Lofoten, it’s s magnificent place & i hope to return there before too long .
@allenahale1 Жыл бұрын
Once in Thailand, my carry-on bag containing all my camera gear was rejected due to weight. My explained to the agent what the bag contained and I opened the bag to show its contents. The bag was then accepted. I was prepared to point out the airlines notice to travelers to not check expensive items. This year, on a regional jet flight from Botswana to South Africa, I realized before checking in, that I had an issue with my camera bag not fitting in the overhead compartment. Based upon my experience on the same airline from South Africa to Botswana, I knew that I could only fit the bag underneath the seat in front of me if I was sitting on an aisle seat. When checking in on my return flight, I politely informed the agent of my problem and requested an aisle seat. She weighed my carry-on and when it was 50% heavier than allowed, I opened it and showed her the contents. She assigned me an aisle seat, I thanked her profusely and we enjoyed a hearty laugh together. My recommendation: Be upfront, honest, polite, and work with the agents - an amicable solution can often be found.
@MoonbeameSmith Жыл бұрын
Same response regarding batteries. I China - where they take rules Quite seriously - I was overweight/size and it was the batteries that saved me, as they do Not allow batteries in the hold..
@alexcostafotografia Жыл бұрын
@@MoonbeameSmith never had this problem... but if I do... I will just point to my 3 drone batteries, 6 camera batteries and my huge powerbank lol...but we never know lol
@CAbbott71 Жыл бұрын
Power bank limit is around 160mAh with max of 100mAh for any single battery pack. There may be a limit of only 2 spares batteries. My Power bank is 97 and weighs around a kilo. I also have lithium batteries for the camera and flash, so weight and lithium batteries are becoming an issue.
@climber950 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure this approach would work with nearly every airline except Spirit. Their customer literally stomped his skateboard in half to avoid the fee. The agent literally said after he broke it in half “that wasn’t necessary” But it’s a $50 board and they wanted to charge $80, so yeah, it was necessary.
@onourwayeverywhere Жыл бұрын
Great video!! I really like the removable interior fStop bag suggestion. I have always found that wearing a photo/travel vest (yes they can be geeky) with lots of pockets works well for getting gear onto the plane. Not once has anyone asked me to remove all the gear in my vest and you can still have the two bags as carry ons. It's not the most comfortable way to fly but I always know critical gear is going to get on the plane with me.
@robjensen5831 27 күн бұрын
Great content as always Mark! Thanks for a very intuitive and thought-provoking look at air travel with camera gear. :)
@paggre Жыл бұрын
So thankful you made this one. It came out just when we were planning a trip to Utah. Was so worried about what to do with my gear. Now I'm here and we're having a great time. Enjoying bryce canyon. Thanks!
@davidhardyphotography Жыл бұрын
I really apricate this video. It really helps me out in preparing for trips. Hope your trip went well and I always enjoy your content on KZfaq and IG.
@bruceacphoto5240 Жыл бұрын
Really well done presentation & delivery. For sure, a VERY important issue, a HUGE portion of Photog Population has confronted and continually looks to address and improve....as u so VERY well detailed here. tyvm!!
@badgerspaw Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing Mark, we are off to Iceland in early March from the UK, I was worried about the kit, but your experience has helped a lot!!
@jamesrabkin7571 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Excellent idea of separating the ICU from the bag and carrying it aboard as a personal item. I am searching for my next camera backpack, so this video was particularly helpful. I’ll be looking at f-stop backpacks now. Thank you Mark!
@jeffsstuff Жыл бұрын
Two issues for me: i found when I went to Norway, including Lafoten, most of the flights had weight limits beyond the normal size limits which caused me endless stress although I never had any problems. Secondly, I want to point out that airlines typically allow a camera, coat, and book as free additional items you can bring. If I ever did get forced to check a bag, at minimum, a body and lens would be traveling around my neck
@RealThore Жыл бұрын
It's pretty common (at least with most european airlines) that there's a weight limit for carry on but I've never had anyone weigh my bag even tho it's a big one (BP450 AW2)
@alexcostafotografia Жыл бұрын
ahahah would be hard to sleep with a pillow made out of lenses and camera body
@jayabramson6702 Жыл бұрын
@@alexcostafotografia harder to sleep if they’re lost.
@jayabramson6702 Жыл бұрын
If I’m carrying a full set of camera gear (I.e. serious photo trip) and I’m concerned that I may have to check the camera gear, I whip out my photo vest, pack the crap out of it and get in the plane. At the destination if I didn’t plan on using the vest, I unpack it and it stays that way until going home. Never had an issue
@DigitalPhotoMentor Жыл бұрын
And stuff lenses into all your coat pockets
@borissmit7112 Жыл бұрын
Good advice! Looking forward to your Lofoten video. I drove there from the south of Norway last autumn. It is a magical place.
@ErikPelyukhno Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice! Informative, clear, visual, and useful
@jeffreyshankel219 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful! Thank you so much! and be safe on your travels.
@bkc1965 Жыл бұрын
Extremely useful info and advice. Thanks for sharing.
@JimEmbury Жыл бұрын
Excellent video on a timely subject. Thank you. And safe travels.
@larsgruenig5967 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your tips. They just saved me during my last trip. I was so glad I could just pull out my foldable backbag and put the drone and cables bag into it. Glad I had them prepared as per your suggestions
@jeroenderaat9815 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this!! I will try this on my way to the PhotoPills camp, may this year - see you there😀
@Wklambert Жыл бұрын
That bag is brilliant, Mark. We just got back from a trip to Zion/Bryce Canyon. I have a Lowepro Flipside Trek 450 AW, and I actually used that as my personal item bag, and a Vertex Contingency 45L duffel that I use for my carryon. Needless to say, the Flipside under the seat leaves zero foot space. This was also the first time I've used this gear to travel with. I was pretty nervous about everything fitting, and having enough room for everything. I did put my tripods in checked, so at least I got that part right, lol. These are great tips, and your setup is solid. I know I will likely be taking another trip later this year, so I will likely be incorporating some of your ideas into my loadout. Appreciate you sir. Safe Travels!!
@vincentlim1003 Жыл бұрын
Nice meeting you, Mark. Thanks for this informative sharing. Hope you have a great time in Lofoten. Vincent.
@Sashman077 Жыл бұрын
This simple topic was surprisingly useful! Saved your video in view of my future trip!
@travel734 Жыл бұрын
Great advice! Travelling with budget airlines in Europe can be a challenge in terms of checked and carry-on. In summer I take an old National Geographic photographer's vest. I can fit an enormous amount of gear in it (after check in and security). In cooler weather I have a jacket that is seriously oversized and can accommodate what I need.
@robertgrenader858 Жыл бұрын
Great idea with the Fstop insert!
@AndreMonz Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this content. I will be travelling in a few days and now I am aware of how it works with camera gear.
@mikehines14 Жыл бұрын
I purposely got a backpack with a removable hip belt so I could make my backpack look smaller and minimize getting stopped by the gate agent! Every time I take Frontier or United (who don't give you carry ons) I definitely do the "profile turn" as well :)
@noelmallia Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this great information about traveling tips
@r.derrickthomas2909 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! Thanks for sharing your technique and suggestions. One thing to mention... most of us are at the mercy of the particular gate agent or boarding agent. They often visually scan passengers before the boarding process has even begun and mentally make note of those passengers they will ask to weigh their carry-on. They also already pre-judge if the bag won't fit the overhead bins if the passenger is at the end of the boarding process and are ready to pull you aside for gate-checking your bag. I've traveled all over the world and certain airlines are worse with passenger profiling than others. You can use the "this all contains Lithium batteries" but you can quickly find yourself pulled aside and not allowed to board for having "too many Lithium batteries" and made to wait for a supervisor to come and determine if you can board. The Lithium battery policy is not easily found and you should always have it ready in your phone to share with the gate/boarding agent when they want to use it against you boarding the flight. The hardest part about international travel is limiting the gear you need: the accompanying cords, chargers, filters, etc, and trying to keep the high-value items (which often weigh the most) on a carryon that won't look bulky and trigger a zealous gate agent to flag you for extra scrutiny, weighing and gate-checking the bag.
@jeffreymodesto168 Жыл бұрын
newbie in your channel, really love this topic great advice indeed.... im from hongkong and i experienced this challenge at the airport checking at the philippines airlines .... definitely i did get all this jittery feeling of anxiety making sure my bag with 2 cameras and 6 lenses stay close to me at all times and being asked why dont i check in the camera bag... love the organization of separating the different components and the ability to change the insides to accomodate the airport requirements. thank you keep making videos!
@picklebird1261 Жыл бұрын
Great summary of how to deal with such a frustrating situation! My husband and I shoot wildlife all over the world including polar regions and I have adopted a similar solution. I use a MindShift ICU in a ThinkTank roller bag and carry a LowePro Backpack as my personal item and it has worked well for big jets, regional jets, Caravans in Africa, tiny planes in Hudson Bay, etc. One thing we do, however, is usually fly Business so that gets rid of the bin anxiety on the long haul flights. That also will allow us to bring a 3rd bag which is helpful in cold, wet weather areas with the extra bulky gear you need to take. Being on the major airlines loyalty programs and having a credit card from them will do wonders for moving you up in the boarding line and is worth it if you are a regular flyer. Catherine
@louspeed1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, Mark! I have been limiting myself to photo locations that I can drive to. Luckily, I live in the PNW but soon I'm going to want to leave the continent and I'll be employing some of your tips when I do.
@j16m02 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Mark.I have a couple trips this summer and I think I will put your advise to work.
@user-ou4de6yk3q 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this!! I will try this on my way to the PhotoPills camp, may this year - see you there
@randyschwager2515 Жыл бұрын
Lots of good advice from you and your viewers! Thanks
@stebobrown2893 Жыл бұрын
Nice system and I like the modular take on everything. I use a rolling carry on and I will usually book aisles that board the plane early or if it unassigned seating with group boarding, I will pay a cheap "early bird fee" usually $20, to get in the 1st group (at least with Southwest). A friend of mine wears a photo vest on the flight and if asked to check, he will stuff his vest with lenses and bodies, check the empty bagged, put his loaded vest in the overhead. He also does this if he is told his carry on weighs too much. Lots of good options, thanks for sharing yours!
@kencawley3121 Жыл бұрын
Went to Death Valley in December and had to fight to keep my camera bag. Because of the stress and the long drive from Vegas to Stovepipe, I've decided to drive instead of fly for my trip there in March.
@AperturetoZoom 6 ай бұрын
Best bag advice on KZfaq Mark, absolutely love it, I am heading to my homeland South Africa in a month's time, also heading to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana with lots of gear and was stressing about what and how, you have shared a well thought out option that has evolved over many trips I imagine :) - thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏽 ✅
@richardnumamoto Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I especially like the ICU concept!
@TerryKontopoulos Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT tips Mark, thank you very much!!! I'm going straight to check with my f-Stop and my laptop bag!...
@BroswithBeerandPants Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I’m going on a trip to Alaska this summer and have been thinking about this exact thing for the last couple months.
@PatriciaDavidsonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Great ideas Mark! Thanks for sharing!
@stevenscarborough9376 Жыл бұрын
Well done! Most helpful!
@michellemadrid24 Жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. Thank you for validating all of my boarding stress! I have the same bag as you and was recently ready to pull out the ICU. Thankfully, I found room overhead. I'll have to look into better modular smaller bags for batteries and the like. Next adventure: Australia!
@markallemang7745 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great post. I'm taking my first photo trip in the fall to Colorado and am already stressing on this topic. I like the modular approach. I want to have my star tracker on my trip so I'm planning to ship some stuff (Tracker, heavier duty tripod, 150-600 wildlife lens) pick it up at fedex or ups store in Denver, and then ship it back.
@motionactivated Жыл бұрын
Brilliance! 2 becomes 3! Nice work jumping through the hoops that--for me as well--keeps me up at night before a flight!
@tahoeturk Жыл бұрын
From 1989 to 2013 I flew some 4 million air miles with a ton of camera and lighting gear shooting travel stories. Over that time I experienced the changes in security as they came (9-11) and the constant growth of limitations. Always smile and be considerate of the gate agents. They used to be able to help much more but now computer systems and security limit their options. But what options they have are given to polite people. Whenever possible spend the extra $ if you can to get an earlier boarding place. Mark, your modular system is very flexible which is so necessary. Above all else I always tried to keep one body and a couple lenses with me just in case.
@crimlarksSteve Жыл бұрын
Great video Mark!
@antonoat Жыл бұрын
At first I wondered what the purpose of this video was going to be! Now I feel much wiser and can totally get why you wanted to highlight this solution, it’s genius and would really remove a lot of stress, good one Mark! 👏👍😀 Ps can’t wait to see anything you share from Norway, not sure if that trip is done yet but I hope you have a fantastic trip 👍😀
@tomjenkins6814 Жыл бұрын
Invaluable info Mark! Heading to Lofoten with a tilopa 50!
@hanzandfranz5337 5 ай бұрын
I'm Moving and doing a lot of traveling very soon. I was incredibly worried about my camera gear. This is will be my first time flying with all my gear. This video kind of eased my mind a bit and gave me some ideas on how I need to go about preparing for this trip. Thank you.
@HansKruse Жыл бұрын
Nice video and useful tips. Nice to meet you earlier today in Reine, Norway.
@JanieP53 Жыл бұрын
Great travel info Mark!
@FlyFishingProf Жыл бұрын
Hi, I like the video. Very informative. Did you list the brand for the soft storage bags you showed? The one for the drone and the orange one. Thanks.
@intentionally-blank 10 ай бұрын
Another great video Mark - thanks! A glaring issue unaddressed in airport/airlines use-cases.
@dennisyarbro1657 Жыл бұрын
I adopted almost exactly the same strategy on a recent trip to Iceland. FStop Large Pro ICU with all my camera specific gear (I added a shoulder strap which clips to the D rings on the ICU to free my hands as needed) and a peak Design 10L as my personal item with the iPad Pro, spares, in-flight required items, etc. Packed my actual camera bag (Lotus), tripod and ball head in my checked bag. Seemed a good solution and easier to manage while on layovers and moving from terminal to terminal. Once on-site, reloaded the camera backpack, attached the tripod, etc and stowed the PD small bag in the other luggage piece. You explained the thought process very well.
@os6219 Жыл бұрын
Peak Design ICU’s. Perfect!
@gettons1980 Жыл бұрын
Very ingenius Mark!
@kfffisher Жыл бұрын
Perfect video Thanks! Very helpful.
@CassidyHansen Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you!
@BitterClinger1947 Жыл бұрын
I've been using roller bags/backpacks. Now I'm using the ThinkTank Airport Security v.3.0 bag and have had no problems with it since I generally fly business or first. I am not a professional, only a hobbyist. At my age, especially on a long-haul flight to Australia or Asia, for example, I never fly economy. I'm always in "Group 1" for boarding. One of my "frequent flyer" friends from the UK said once: the only difference between the various flight classes is the degree of discomfort. Thank you for this good video and advice. Cheers.
@GlennVanderbeke 7 ай бұрын
Very interesting , thanks for sharing!
@mikeackYT Жыл бұрын
I almost never fly, but I just scheduled a flight this week for later this spring, so this video was perfect timing! Great insight as always :)
@chipcurry Жыл бұрын
Good explanation, good system. I’ve carried musical instruments on board airplanes for 50 years, and I always do that little twist when they check your ticket just so they don’t see the full size of the musical instrument - nice to hear somebody else. Does that little sneaky twist too.
@MattsBrabus Жыл бұрын
Was waiting for you to pull a rabbit up off the floor… Great video as usual!
@ptenner56 Жыл бұрын
I use essentially the same packing strategy. I also fly with an upgraded ticket so I don't have to worry about overhead bin storage not being available.
@derkarhu5079 Жыл бұрын
oh, you Teufel! off to Lofoten! what s dream idea, a dream trip..have a great time!
@JMSteger Жыл бұрын
Mark, Great practical advice - thank you for sharing! I had previously figured out the trick to remove the ICU if necessary. I even have a luggage tag on it. As others have commented, the need to check a carry-on is primarily with international carriers and small regional planes. Because of this, when traveling internationally I try to use my 35L Shimoda bag instead of the 50L F-Stop Tilopa. There are also some international carriers that limit you to one overall carry-on. For those trips, I don't bring my MacBook Pro as I bring enough memory cards so I don't need to transfer images until I return. If necessary, I can fit my iPad into the top of the Shimoda bag that holds the ICU. Some people recommend keeping your ball head in your camera bag in case your checked bag gets lost. If you need to gate check your camera bag, the ball head should still make it on the flight. I pack a lightweight jacket in my camera bag. You can take it out and store small things in the pockets if you need to check the bag. If my camera bag makes it on the flight, I remove my notebook computer, any charging cables I can use in-flight, headphones and other items, and place them in the seat back in front of me. This way I don't need to wrestle my camera bag from the overhead in the middle of the flight.
@bsperka Жыл бұрын
Great suggestions Mark. Thx
@itsoneducation9698 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, thats awesome!!
@billholt5573 Жыл бұрын
Since I knew it was only 2 times that you we asked to check your bags, I'm really glad you corrected your "3 times" mistate in the audio. 😀Seriously, though it is only 1 time and we would never know the difference, you want to have integrity with the viewer. That is highly commendable and one reason I enjoy subscribing to your channel. You always shoot straight with us (no pun intended) and are therefore a reliable source. Enjoy Norway! By the way, very informative video.
@wayneross843 Жыл бұрын
I always do the “boarding side step dance” as you mentioned.
@robertowen-jones443 4 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@michaelkoenig524 Жыл бұрын
Great video Mark. I knew exactly what you meant by fears of not having enough overhead space and having to gate check! We'll be in Lofoten on a cruise late June and I'm working on my plans to carry my camera gear now. My current plan is to take a Wotancraft New City Explorer 9L shoulder bag as my personal item. I can get my Sony A1, Tamron 28-200mm, Tamron 17-28mm and my Sony GM 100-400mm lens in that bag. It will also hold my HP laptop. That bag has two outside pockets where I can put a video mic, extra batteries and filters. As a personal item, I won't be as concerned about getting it gate checked. I'll also have a TravelPro carryon bag with my tripod, ball head and a Peak Design Tech Pouch for all my chargers, SSD drive etc. And a few clothes. If I have to gate check that bag, I'll pull my Tech Pouch from it and gate check the carryon. If I lose the carryon, I'll lose my tripod and ball head, which would suck, but everything is insured. Looking forward to videos from your trip! Thanks.
@NikCan66 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice 👌
@shooterntx1 Жыл бұрын
Great info. I have the same bag and have done the same things you suggested. So far, no issues. One thing I do is put a peak strap on my camera bag insert so I can pull it out quickly if there is ever an issue. I weigh my bag beforehand and strap everything down so the bag looks as small as possible. Also, check in as early as your airline allows to get a better boarding pass. I do like your idea of carrying a nearly empty personal bag.
@garryhughes3747 Жыл бұрын
Sage advice!
@gregs2466 Жыл бұрын
excellent idea! Thanks
@ndcendee Жыл бұрын
Very cool travel setup. A-1 for sure!
@marieta.s Жыл бұрын
That was some good advice. Also if you need to take something out of your checked in bag when being slightly above the weight limit, i used to weigh some items that were kind of heavy and knew what to pull out exactly and move it to my hand bags. It has happened to me once and it is quite ridiculous because you do end up taking the same amount of weight but it has been redistributed. So the point if all this is if you have some kind of modular system, weigh them so that you know what kind of thing can be added or subtracted from your bags. 😃
@TomReplogle Жыл бұрын
Man, that's my worst fear too! I've been carrying a protective cover for my backpack so when I do have to check my bag, it doesn't get destroyed. My last one got the $#%@ beat out of it on my last trip (a cheap one off of Amazon), so I ordered a Z-Packs Airplane Case recently and am hoping it will last a bit longer. Next adventure(s): South Coast Trail in WA, Montana, Colorado, and Big Bend....maybe we'll cross paths again. Cheers.
@bbb_vondutch2323 Жыл бұрын
Love the set up! Thanks for sharing your experiences and solutions, Mark! I'm wondering: what's the brand of those smaller bags (for the charging kit and drone)?
@JVNJ09 7 ай бұрын
Great video thanks!
@ricksmith8444 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful as this has been on my mind for a future trip to Scotland.
@MarkDenneyPhoto Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@bill3117 Жыл бұрын
Great idea on the modular pack packing in case being forced to check a back vs. being able to carry on the actual camera equipment. I don't fly often, but I never, ever rely on overhead space being available. Those of us with health issues that require a C/PAP machine are further challenged, as check that medical equipment in worrisome against loss.
@danielmcallister Жыл бұрын
Excellent content, Mark. Just got the Ajna for travel (I use the Shinn for daily work).
@retirewithjames6745 2 ай бұрын
Helpful!
@michaelhenighan5625 9 ай бұрын
Great pointers for traveling via air. A tool I found very useful is the Scot Vest. On a business trip to Singapore there was a weight limit on carry on bags which I was not going to meet. So I stuffed my laptop in the big back pocket of the vest and other items like power supplies etc. into the many pockets of the vest. Once I was approved and passed security It all went back into my bags. The vest also allow me to place my tablet, wallet, passport and key charging cables into an easily accessible space during the flight.
@surflifeimages Жыл бұрын
Nice.... I just got back from shooting a surf trip in Panama. I used my carry on for all my camera gear/housing/tripod/lenses etc. I put the lenses in individual neoprene carriers, and the water housing port in a foam encasing. However, I like your idea on compartments. My carryon looked like a disaster waiting to happen and of course I get the secondary inspection. I used my Lowepro bag for my "personal" carryon and that was all my clothes/laptop etc. Another thing people should consider if they are going to humid areas is take plastic bags and silica packs. Electronics, lenses and moisture don't get along too well.... Thanks for the great tip.
@esspiefotografie4786 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, hope you are enjoying your time in the magical winter Lofoten! just saw your post on air travel with camera gear. This is always a nightmare to me. I have never experienced any hassle during my international travels. and I travelled with a different bag, which was not at all optimum for such journeys with the lenses, camera. However, it is a different story regarding domestic travel. It seems every domestic airport has its own rules regarding tripods. Mostly it depends on how the morning was for the particular security personell in charge😉😏. As they say, “morning shows the day”
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