Re: Best Rolling Backpack with with laptop

Bob:

I would either choose the Tamrac 692 Big Wheels Rolling StrongBox or the
Pelican 1510 case with internal padded dividers.

The Tamrac case has larger roller wheels that makes it easier to pull around
in all sorts of terrain. Since many cities in Europe have different types of
pavement (the stone brick type) the larger wheels make it easier to move it.
The case also has a large front padded pocket that is big enough even for a
17" notebook which is the one I use (I have one this model of Tamrac and
like it very much). The case's size is allowed as an airline carry on item.

Pelican's case is also allowed as an airline carry on in size. Should you
decide to buy this one I would highly recommend the one with the internal
padded dividers instead of the foam inserts. The foam inserts have to be cut
and once you do it, you are stuck with that arrangement. The padded dividers
allow you to change the arrangement of the items inside the case since the
dividers are attached to the case and to each other with velcro, allowing to
move them around.

The one thing in favor of Pelican's case is the fact that it is sealed with
a gasket around the case and the cover that makes it waterproof to about 30'
underwater. Since there are countries in Europe where it rains quite
frequently, I would consider this feature a benefit to protect your
equipment against damage by exposure to water. The case has a retractable
long handle and wheels that allow you to pull it around similar to the
Tamrac.

Neither of the 2 cases are backpacks. But I've found that when you are
carrying as much equipment as you describe here, the last thing in the world
you want to do is to have all this weight on your back for hours while
moving around. Your energy should be saved to enjoy the scenario of the
different cities you are visiting and to concentrate on your photo shoot.

Best regards,

Joseph

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Dr. Joseph Chamberlain
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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On 10/29/05 2:02 PM, in article 9vn7m1p1tjpvqb4us1gmvj7864monpk94l@xxxxxxx,
"Bob Denton" <Bob @vinesigns.com> wrote:

> I have a shoot in Eastern Europe coming up and I want to keep it light
> and not check in any gear. At the same time, I will have lots of
> flight changes, etc.
>
> I will be taking the following gear:
>
> 2 D20s with battery grips
> 3 580 flash units
> 1 75-300
> 1 17-85
> 1 10-22
> 1 18-50
> I 12" Lap top
> I carbon Tripod
> 2 table top tripods
> Chargers, power supplies, batteries, slaves, meters, GPS, etc, etc.
>
> I have been looking at the Lowepro rolling cases but I can't tell if
> the Road Runner has the capability to handle a laptop.
>
> The compu treker looks good but I can't tell if there is room for all
> my gear AND the laptop charger.
>
> The case need to be able to fit in the 777 bins which seem smaller
> than the typical US overheads.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Denton
> Bob Denton
> Gulf Stream International
> Delray Beach, Florida
> www.sinkthestink.com
> Manufacturers of Sink the Stink

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