7-in-1 Review: ThinkTank Pro Speed Belt + Modular set (81 images)

rfreschner wrote in post #8290514
Yes, I've used a vest and never liked it. It looks better than walking around looking like you have a life preserver around your waist, but I like the comfort and convenience of the belt system much better.

yeah, I'm kinda thinking this:

If I am reading the specs correctly the difference between the modular and the skin systems is that the skin are not padded.

So it appears to be possible to store, transport and deploy the modular cases on site. A duffel bag may not offer much protection if you want to store and transport this gear (plus I like to pack in my undies and toothbrush too....see my other thread)

What would be ideal is some sort of protective OUTER case (like a Pelican 1510-shell...or a stripped down TTP Airport Addict V2.0 shell only) and you just drop in your gear in the padded modular case and the belt and others stuff like a laptop and undies...and toothbrush. You reach your destination, take out ONLY want you need.

The only problem with my grand plan: cost.

The TTP system for storage, transport will include a holster.

Sterioid Speed Belt $47.50
Modular Set $169.00
Pixel Racing Harness $35.00
Digital Holster 40 $69.00

Total $320.50

Plus a Pelican 1510-$162 (assuming all this fits in there with room to spare for toothbrush/undies and laptop)

Absolutely awesome review. I'm still deciding between this and the UD60 but that's down to it not looking like a camera bag and laptop access. Only problem then is accessibility / useability on the fly for PJ shooting. Thanks anyway!

adam* wrote in post #8291562
I'm still deciding between this and the UD60

Get em both (I did), it's only money!!

Not a chance I can afford both! It's a right pain trying to find the perfect PJ camera bag. Space for a laptop is essential these days.

rfreschner wrote in post #8291606
Get em both (I did), it's only money!!

god damn you're not helpiiiiiing!!!!

its been said many times already, thanks for the stellar review. I wish their site was as thorough.

jacobsen1 wrote in post #8291873
god damn you're not helpiiiiiing!!!!

Whaddda ya mean!! I'm helping Think Tank, aren't I??

I got the Skin Set in anticipation of someday purchasing the Airport Security so I can just stuff them into it in their cases and just attach to the belt once I get to my destination. I can't wait to hear what my wife will say about that one!

adam* wrote in post #8291617
It's a right pain trying to find the perfect PJ camera bag.

You can't find it because it doesn't exist!

adam* wrote in post #8291617
Not a chance I can afford both! It's a right pain trying to find the perfect PJ camera bag. Space for a laptop is essential these days.

Such bag does not exist, perfection is an asymptote.

The day ThinkTankPhoto solves the buclke issue and make pouches able to slide even over the buckles, this system will be even nearer to perfection!

jacobsen1 wrote in post #8290171
Also, for all you belt guys, have you tried vests? I'm looking at both right now and I'm having a hard time deciding.

I have both the TT belt system and a couple of vests. I use the Steroid Speed Belt with the Pixel Racing Harness when I wear the TT belt. Sometimes, however, I like to wear a vest. The best vests, IMO, are from The Vested Interest http://www.vestedinter​est.com/ I have a slightly customized Khumbu model, in which I can actually carry as much or more than I can on the belt. Sometimes a vest is easier to travel with, as I can load it up and just walk onto the plane, wearing my gear. That also allows me to take a carry-on bag as well.

Btw, I heard from a local store (sole distributor) that there is apparently going to be an update to the pixel racing harness. Any one can confirm this? No local stocks till september 2009.

gjman wrote in post #8290911
If I am reading the specs correctly the difference between the modular and the skin systems is that the skin are not padded.


So it appears to be possible to store, transport and deploy the modular cases on site. A duffel bag may not offer much protection if you want to store and transport this gear (plus I like to pack in my undies and toothbrush too....see my other thread)

What would be ideal is some sort of protective OUTER case (like a Pelican 1510-shell...or a stripped down TTP Airport Addict V2.0 shell only) and you just drop in your gear in the padded modular case and the belt and others stuff like a laptop and undies...and toothbrush. You reach your destination, take out ONLY want you need.

The only problem with my grand plan: cost.

The TTP system for storage, transport will include a holster.

Sterioid Speed Belt $47.50
Modular Set $169.00
Pixel Racing Harness $35.00
Digital Holster 40 $69.00

Total $320.50

Plus a Pelican 1510-$162 (assuming all this fits in there with room to spare for toothbrush/undies and laptop)

My solution has been a TT Airport Security + TT modular or TTAS with any of the other TT bags. I just returned from a trip to AZ with my TTAS and a TT ChangeUp. Flexibility, convenience and good protection. Priceless.

jhom wrote in post #8306000
My solution has been a TT Airport Security + TT modular ........ Flexibility, convenience and good protection. Priceless.

If its possible can we see pics of the Modular System INSIDE the TT Airport Security with the gear that you carry.

Headshotzx wrote in post #8301514
Btw, I heard from a local store (sole distributor) that there is apparently going to be an update to the pixel racing harness. Any one can confirm this? No local stocks till september 2009.

I spoke directly to TT and was told that the Pixel Racing Harness is NOT going to be updated.