22x14x9 inches describes the max size. If you wanted a bag to pack a couple of cameras and a tele (HB 120 3.5 macro) how would you approach it? A carry-on bag would swallow all that up with space to spare. Maybe a couple of filters. So is the smart thing a backpack type camera bag inside the carry on with other stuff packed in? I also get a small bag for laptop, etc. Any guidance on carry-on and camera bag would be great.
I have not flow in some time so is the carry-on the overhead item?
I flew SF to Boston, picked up a car, drove through various ports of call for two weeks, ended up in south New Jersey and flew home from Philadelphia last Sept-October. All my clothes, toilet needs, medical requirements (prescriptions, supplements, blood pressure and ecg machine), and camera gear were stowed in a rollaway of approximately those dimensions and a small shoulder bag. The rollaway fits in the overhead compartment, the shoulder bag is stowed under the seat in front of me, with the shoulder strap looped up over my knee for easy access.
For camera gear, the Hasselblad 907x body plus two lenses (typically 21/5 and 65/2.8 or V-system 120/4 Macro + adapter), or the Leica M (either of them) plus three lenses, plus filters, charger, cables, more SD cards, and 11" iPad Pro all fit handily. If I carry the Light L16 (50Mpixel with 28-150mm equivalent lens), I also have space for a Polaroid SX-70 type camera and four packs of film, or a Voigtländer Perkeo II and four rolls of film. Include a Peak Design Travel Tripod and any camera fixture accessories with any of the above.
If you're running out of space, carry less camera gear and/or less clothing. We rarely need a huge kit of camera gear, really, and clothes can be washed and dried enroute at stops.
If you're going on a specifically photography oriented expedition and actually need a lot more gear, a proper travel case (one of the Pelican or similar line) with locks, travel insurance, and using checked-luggage services for it on flights works well.
Remember: adding constraints generally increases creative adaptation.
😉 Less is often much more...
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