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Crumpler was recently reacquired by its founders and they are returning their roots in bag design. They coincidentally discovered a hoard of illegally procured stock from 10+ years ago on a cargo ship! This NOS is on their website and can be purchased.
This week I was interstate for a short trip, which required two cameras and clothes to be carried on the flight. This is what I used:
Old rectangular bag from a company called Ricardo Beverly Hills, called the Big Sur boarding bag. It is so old that it does not have a laptop sleeve or the usual charger compartments
Into this bag went my Panasonic S5 + 24-105, a change of clothes and underwear, sneakers, two chargers, cables, batteries and toiletries
Crumpler Dry Red Boarding Bag #2
This carried my wallet, earphones, Leica SL2-S with Summicron 35 SL, Panasonic 50/1.8, and other small bits and pieces.
The whole lot was under 9kg, and I had 14kg carry on allowance. Both bags fit under the seat in front of me, alleviating worries about someone going through my bag in an overhead locker. They are discreet bags without flashy labeling or style. The Ricardo bag has an excellent wide shoulder strap which distributes the bag's weight perfectly.
