Storage/transport solution(s)

[IanD]

The lat thing I need is another bag/case but I really do need another case. Here is the problem. I travel for work a lot and am away for several days at a time. I want to carry the whole shooting match (camera equipment) with me and are short on space with the LowePro PhotoTrekker that I currently have. I have a MiniTrekker but do not want to split the equipment up in two bags.
What has to go in are the following items-
2-long zooms
1-long Prime
2-short zooms
1-short prime
1-TC
1-10D + Battery grip mounted.
1-mini DV
1-P&S
2-battery chargers & batteries
1-flash (550EX)
Assorted filters/remote release/mounting plates/spare ball head.
I have looked at the Pelican cases and they seem to be built like a brick s&%^house.
Is anyone carrying the same amount of gear and what are you using?
Do you use foam or padded inserts?
Open to suggestions.
TKS
Ian

[Belmondo]

I'm new to photography and have only been acquiring camera gear since last july. As a result, I have very little equipment, and I find that when I travel, I can get by with just two backpacks, 3 haliburton aluminum cases, two large toploader 'gadget bags', and a canvas shoulder bag for incidentals. The two tripods and the monopod travel just stay in the back of the truck. I found a luggage store that sells collapsible luggage carts in several different sizes. I bought a medium/large version that opens up to become roughly the size of a standard two-wheel hand truck. I have an older, slightly smaller version of the same thing. Between the two of them, I can carry all the equipment at one time, pushing one and pulling the other.

In addition to the above, I have a few things that I don't use very often, so I have two more toploaders and another collapsible luggage cart if I decide I want to carry everything.


:wink: :wink: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: April Fool! Well, sort of. I actually do have everything in the list above, but mainly I use just the two backpacks. There is one more bag I carry for overnighters to carry the chargers etc..

[Scottes]

Take both LowePro bags and put them into a Samsonite. :)

[IanD]

Take both LowePro bags and put them into a Samsonite. :)
You trying to save me money Scottes?

[PacAce]

Looks like what you need is one of those rolling cases like what the airline stewardess carry (roll?). AAMOF, they're become popular in the regular offices, too. I see a lot of my co-workers pulling those rolling bags holding their laptops and heaven-knows-what-else in there. Might just be the thing for your camera equipment, too. I know Lowepro and Tamrac make several models you can choose from. See if they have a motorized version that you can ride on. :mrgreen:

[IanD]

Looks like what you need is one of those rolling cases like what the airline stewardess carry (roll?). AAMOF, they're become popular in the regular offices, too. I see a lot of my co-workers pulling those rolling bags holding their laptops and heaven-knows-what-else in there. Might just be the thing for your camera equipment, too. I know Lowepro and Tamrac make several models you can choose from. See if they have a motorized version that you can ride on. :mrgreen:
Leo,
I got a motorized one now, call and Aztek. Kinda hard to bring into the hotel room at night though. I've seen the Lowes and the big one goes for the price a new lens.
Leaqning towards the Pelican but would love to heqar from someone that is carrying the same amount of gear.