Shipping gear overseas

[David A. Goldfarb]

I usually put my empty filmholders and tripod in my checked luggage and carry the film on, so that should save some of the carry-on weight.

[Chris Dunham]

I was considering a Pelican case already but it is quite heavy by its own (and bulky too). But I will check the details. I would need to pack a Tachihara 4x5, 3 lenses (75/4.5, 125/5.6 - folded inside the camera , 210/6.8) and some filmholders (empty ). I would be more worried about the tripod even if surrounded by T-shirts.

Matus,

I used a Pelican 1510 and removed the rollers and sliding handle (they can be unscrewed) which saved quite a bit of weight and some bulk. My tripod was wrapped in bubble wrap and put into a suitable sized cardboard box cut to length. The cardboard box was from a fishing store and had previously housed fishing rods. Once both the 1510 and tripod are tucked into the duffel bag the length of the pelican case is much the same as the tripod box and serves as protection.

I got a Chamonix 4x5, four lenses, reflex viewing hood, 410 gear head, filters and meter, and a lot of other stuff into the 1510 along with padding - also took out some insurance just in case.

Regards,

Chris.

[Terry Hayden]

Matus,

I am flying out of SFO to Auckland this Saturday evening.

Your camera is probably lighter than mine ( Technika ). With
the camera, four lenses, a few odd bits ( cable release, clips,
loupes, glass filters, etc,) all in a Kelty 2650 ( from photobackpacker ) I
come in at about 18 lbs.

That's 3 lbs over the limit, but it meets the size requirement ( total 45 inches).

So, If my dear wife has any room in her carry on we'll shift 3 lbs. Otherwise my
oversized coatpockets will be filled with lenses & filters & such.

I did find that, since I'm also allowed a "personal item", a softsided laptop case
will nicely hold 60 + sheets of readyloads.

The tripod and plastic filmholders ( and changing tent ) are going in a separate
hard sided suitcase in baggage.

Good luck, maybe we can compare notes once we return.

Regards,
Terry
www.terryhayden.com

[Matus Kalisky]

- Terry -

That's sounds good. I thought the Kellty was too large.

I have a few questions:
- wich company are you flying with ?
- How do you find the Kelty 2650 - is the harness/comfortable large enough? I am considering it too (carry on AND hiking) and I am 175cm tall.
- What is the true size (external and internal) of this backpack? On their website is just 17"x10"x20".
- I was considering to get the JourneyMan P450 from www.kgear.com, but the Kellty 2650 one is a bit lighter, cheaper and seems more suitble for genral hiking too (well, maybe).
- Do you plan to take one or more day trips on NZ?

thanks, have a nice trip