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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
03-21-2018, 11:39 AM
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Played the Rick Denney "has a case for every situation" game the best with various Pelican cases WITHOUT foam or dividers to increase available inches (OK, I leave the thin bottom foam and thick lid foam in place). Standard Pentax lens and flash wraps/bags packed together with no spare space allows for overpacking to stop movement or shifting. If by chance your carry-on Pelican is "forced" into gateside baggage check, it's robust enough to do so with a smile on your face. No big deal.
Been doing this for 30 years and dozens of free frequent flyer tickets from accumulated mileage. Probably not Rick Denney miles but significant distance in places like Northwest Territories and Alaska. Once had a front filter cracked in a checked case due to insecurely packing an 80-200 in open space beside a much bigger lens, but otherwise no issues whatsoever. That filter crack was in a "fake" Pelican case with less wall thickness too. Thus ending my experimentation with various lighter duty hard cases.
Pelican makes several sizes that fit the carry-on standards and that will hold your kit. But like Rick says, don't let it look heavy because you're kit will be overweight for sure!
Formerly traveled with big telephoto(s) and commonly paid overweight penalties. Lowest I've paid was $12 and most was $125. Haven't gone overweight in 10 years since getting out of my 67 system (insert sad face emoji here), but no big deal, pay to play and be on your way!
The Peli cases work great as field cases in Outer Nowhere, but may be a bit formal for European street shooting duty?
And no matter what kind of packing you do, have a blast!
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