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Fsgay From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 23 posts, RR: 0
Posted (7 years 6 months 8 hours ago) and read 1838 times:

Does anybody know which of the larger Tamrac bags are able to be carried onboard the aircraft? I have a Tamrac 613, and am wondering if I'm going to have to switch it out in favor of my smaller System 6 as a carry-on. Specifically, does anybody have any experience trying to fit a bag of this size under the seat in aircraft (CRJ economy seats--I'd imagine these will be the limiting factor)? Thanks.

-Fred

[Edited 2005-11-21 09:08:32]

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IL76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2235 posts, RR: 51
Reply 1, posted (7 years 6 months 8 hours ago) and read 1824 times:

So far I have not had any problem taking my LowePro Specialist 85AW onto the plane. It fits all my camera stuff. I can pin it under the seat in front of me, but it makes legroom a bit cramped. When I have a windowseat I will do that and when it's dark outside I'll just stow it overhead.

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Edit: just checked the Tamrac 613... Hmm, that's a pretty big bag! I don't think you can put that under the seat. The System 6 is similar sized to the Lowepro 85 AW I use.

[Edited 2005-11-21 09:53:49]

Fsgay From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 23 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1692 times:

Just finished my trip back home, and I can confirm that the 613 does indeed fit underneath the seats (even in a CRJ-700). It'll of course fit in the overhead bin of mainline aircraft, but won't fit in the bin on an RJ. With it under the seat, however, legroom can be a bit cramped (especially on an RJ), as it is basically as long as the seat is.

-Fred

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DLKAPA From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 3, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1687 times:

The Lowepro Minitrekker holds all my stuff and fits very nicely under the seats of the Dash-8 (which has the smallest space I've yet to come across).

Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72
Reply 4, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1683 times:

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I hope a Mini Trekker would fit! I bring a Nature Trekker AW II and it fits, but it won't fit under a seat if I also have my Sony TX650 with me (micro laptop) as the edge of the laptop catchs under the seat.

Paulinbna From United States of America, joined Feb 2003, 1114 posts, RR: 5
Reply 5, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1668 times:

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Just a little info on bags, if you ever go to sporting events (as a fan). Don't use a backback or a shoulder bag even a small one. You will not be allowed in.

I know it is not a aviation thing.

Canon 50D user; 100-400 MM L IS 10-22 MM, 60MM Macro

Fsgay From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 23 posts, RR: 0
Reply 6, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 1623 times:

Quoting Paulinbna (Reply 5):
Don't use a backback or a shoulder bag even a small one. You will not be allowed in.

I know it is not a aviation thing.

Good info, though, as I'd imagine that a fair number of people on here are also photography enthusiasts in general (not just with aviation). I, for one, also shoot sports for my school newspaper (though not technically as a fan).

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Fiveholer From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 1009 posts, RR: 12
Reply 7, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1618 times:

Heh, believe it or not, the Tamrac Cyberpack 6 will fit under the seat or and ERJ and CRJ7. I had some nervous moments in the terminal before the flights hoping it would fit! Don't wanna have to gatecheck about 5K worth of equipment! Big grin

You uh, kinda lose legroom though! Wink

Danny

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Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72
Reply 8, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1616 times:

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I take my camera gear into Safeco Field (where the Seattle Mariners play) all the time Confused

http://www.fearofaflatplanet.com/images/safeco.jpg

Fiveholer From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 1009 posts, RR: 12
Reply 9, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1615 times:

Very cool shot Royal....how do you get your gear in? The way we snuck the 70-200 2.8 IS into Mcaffe in OAK, you'd think we were trying to steal something! lol

http://www.pbase.com/fiveholer/image/44413362.jpg

Danny

[Edited 2005-11-26 06:07:49]

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Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72
Reply 10, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1555 times:

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I carried it in the backpack I described above, didn't even have to flash the Press Pass.

Fiveholer From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 1009 posts, RR: 12
Reply 11, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1550 times:

Quoting Clickhappy (Reply 10):
I carried it in the backpack I described above, didn't even have to flash the Press Pass.

Man, they searched everything in Oakland. I wouldn't have even TRIED a backpack!

Danny

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Granite From UK - Scotland, joined exactly 14 years ago today! , 5542 posts, RR: 67
Reply 12, posted (7 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1535 times:

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Hi all

Mini Trekker backpack for me.

Regards

Gary

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