Emilie, thank you so much for the very useful and detailed information. Your detailed description of how you packed your bags was especially useful. I will definitely be looking into the Wandrd Prvke lite backpack.
Thank you Emilie, Airline here in the US lost my bag and all my S5iiX gear for 3 weeks. So went into a panic just before a shoot so timely demonstration. Thank you!
Check country and airline specific details though. Sometimes airlines only allow one piece of carry on and 7 kg, no ‘personal item’, and dimensions 115cm international or 105 cm domestic. One example - Flying out of India one piece only, Qantas, no personal item. But anywhere else with Qantas, can have personal item. On Singapore Airlines, the personal item limit is ‘The maximum dimensions for these bags are 40x30x10cm each. If your item exceeds the total dimension of 80cm (the length, width and height combined), it will be counted as part of your standard cabin baggage allowance. You will then be required to check in either your cabin bag or the additional item’.
I have this bag for 6 months now. I got it exactly for the same reasons as Emilie: great for carry-on + personal item combo for plane travel. It's also my main bird photo bag. The 300mm F4/OM1 will fit across and can be accessed through the side door, even with the 1.4TC. Also the thin profile is better on my back because it keeps Center of gravity close to the body.
One needs to check airline requirements especially if the trip involves several airlines. Qantas and Jetstar only allow minimum personal item and a total weight of carry-on and personal item 7kg.
I bought the PRVKE LITE 11Kg. and is just what I was looking for since long time ago. Merci, Emilie. I went to a store in Barcelona, but I reply to them that I had bought it thanks to your reccommendation :)
These videos are always useful. Flying has become such an ordeal, especially if you have to make multiple connections. It feels like the airlines are plotting to increase our stress levels, and make flying even more of an ordeal than it used to be. Travelling with camera gear has become a science in itself, especially if you like to travel light.
I have that same Wandrd bag and recently traveled with it. Like you, it was my personal item for the plane. My only regret was not having the accessory straps at the time of my trip. I’ve since purchased them to give me easier access to the inside of the bag when I’m out taking photos. I love how you skipped using the dividers and just wrapped your equipment in order to fit more in the bag. I’m definitely going to look for those wraps. Thank you.
Thanks Emilie for this video. I have this bag and you have shown me some features I did not know about that will make my packing much easier. I agree it is a great bag and very comfortable.
I’m amazed how much you fitted in that bag, Emilie! Well packed! Those 3 legged camera wraps look interesting too. Have one of their tripods. Flying is such an ordeal, especially for us in Australia, heading long-haul for anywhere! You can‘t come home quickly. Thank you for this interesting video, Emilie and Bon voyage😊
Hi, I have the same bag and like it a lot as a personal item for traveling. Works for most airlines but have to be careful of weight-many airlines have weight limits too. What did yours weigh with all that stuff?
You are so right. Not just a question of the backpack and large wheeled trolly which hogs a large amount of space in the overhead lockers on a plane to the detriment of other passengers but most definitely the total weight.
I own both a hoodie and a vest from SCOTTeVEST. They have a huge number of large pockets. When I have been concerned about an airline weighing my carry on, I have put lenses and my iPad in the SCOTTeVEST, and then returned them to my carry on before going through security. Of course, because I took these precautions, no one seemed to care about my carry on’s weight🤷🏻♂️
Hi Emilie. Great and useful video clip. I do a lot of overseas trips by flying and could chat for hours about the hand luggage restrictions or not with airlines.
Wow, Emily, thanks for the advice about using the app to actualize the camera. I didn´t know that option. I also have a Mac and I turned crazy, but finally got it. Maybe you could do a video explaining how to actualize with the app. I have seen no actual video about it.
This is a great configuration for two-bag carry-on travel. My issue is how to organize a wildlife photography kit for one bag carry-on travel. The Peak Designs 45L bag is just a little too big for many airlines, and so far I haven't found a 40L configuration that works. I'd love to know your thoughts on this issue.
The 40L is too big for me, that is why I went with the 11L. It actually can carry everything I need. The 31L used to be my go to bag but I just really like to carry a few gear and go simple so it works for me.
Great video. I’m planning a 10 day trip to France. The airline allows small carry on and a personal bag. Will this backpack fit my EM1 mk2, 40-150 plus a 12-40, chargers, iPad, small bag of prescription drugs, personal papers, ereader, sunglasses? The carry on will take shoes, clothes etc. Thanks!
Perfect timing for me, as I'll be flying to Turkey and Sicily late this year, for a month-long trip (2 back-to-back tours). I'm curious what rolling bag you use, and what you packed in that.
I'm primarily a wildlife shooter. When I'm traveling for photography, I seem to have two requirements that conflict with each other. First is that I want to be absolutely sure that all my camera gear goes as carry-on. Second, I would like to reconfigure whatever backpack that I take so that when I'm on site I can carry one body with the 40-150 attached, and a second body with the 150-400 attached. Both these cameras need to be easy to access when I encounter good wildlife situations. Plus, I would much prefer not to have gear swinging around on my body while hiking. Would this small Wandrd backpack be able to be re-configurable to hold both bodies with lenses attached for easy access?
Mike, I think it probably won't work attached- not for easy access anyway. My 300mmF4/1.4TC/OM-1 rig fits tightly across the bag where I can get to it via side the side door - around 11.5 to 12 inches altogether. But the 150-400 is 12 inches by itself plus the body would be too much I think. Then you would still have the 40-150 attached to another body. The only way these two would fit attached I think is verically side by side in the bag - and that is removing the bottom diivider of the upper compartment. Then you could get to both by opening the clamshell flap or from the top of the bag through the roll top compartment. I think everything would fit detached in the main (padded) compartment - that's 11.5x9 inches. Hope this helps.
I agree with @mcfl1 having two body with easy access is hard. When I am in the field, my camera is always out of my bag. That is the only easy access for me. I also like to carry my camera on my belt so it is another option
Thanks for this video. I will look into that backpack. I pack similarly, without the dividers. I use lenscoat covers for my camera bodies and lenses. I was wondering about the carry-on bag you found. I've been looking for one with four rollers, but not the hard sided ones that are more common. What brand is it?
Thanks Emilie! I travel from NY to France quite regularly as well. My issue now is not the volume it’s the weight. 12 kg total for carry on is impossible for me for my photo gear, a laptop and minimum of clothes. How do you keep it all under international regs?
When you have a chance can you give us an approximation of the combined weight of your bag and suitcase with what you brought? I am trying to see if I am going to buy another suitcase to be able to checkin.
I had no issues and actually nobody ended up checking my bag. I just carry light things. My gear being an OM SYSTEM photographer is very light so i am lucky. I don't own a scale so I am not sure how much my bag is but will try to find one in the coming weeks to tell you
Thanks for your reply! I am all Olympus as well and to my surprise it is very easy to get to 12 kg when traveling internationally with only carry on and personal. They consider 12kg for all items combined…
For your 150-400mm, couldn’t you flip the lens hood around to keep it together. Also, I always keep the tripod plate on ball head to keep them together. Thanks!
@@EmilieT The LH-115 Lens Hood for the 150-400mm weights 6.3 oz / 180 g The LH-103 Lens Hood for the 150-600mm weights 5.3 oz / 151.4 g So, it is only saving a small part...
Thank you so much for this video, it literally answered the question to my current problem - a good bag that fits the personal item limit 👍
Emilie, thank you so much for the very useful and detailed information. Your detailed description of how you packed your bags was especially useful. I will definitely be looking into the Wandrd Prvke lite backpack.
Glad it is helpful!
I love my Wandrd PRVKE Lite. Suits me perfectly for travel and general use at home with my OM System stuff.
Thank you Emilie, Airline here in the US lost my bag and all my S5iiX gear for 3 weeks. So went into a panic just before a shoot so timely demonstration. Thank you!
OMG. This is my nightmare. I am so sorry you had to go through this.
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Check country and airline specific details though. Sometimes airlines only allow one piece of carry on and 7 kg, no ‘personal item’, and dimensions 115cm international or 105 cm domestic. One example - Flying out of India one piece only, Qantas, no personal item. But anywhere else with Qantas, can have personal item.
On Singapore Airlines, the personal item limit is ‘The maximum dimensions for these bags are 40x30x10cm each. If your item exceeds the total dimension of 80cm (the length, width and height combined), it will be counted as part of your standard cabin baggage allowance. You will then be required to check in either your cabin bag or the additional item’.
Amazing bag, thank you. 👍
I have this bag for 6 months now. I got it exactly for the same reasons as Emilie: great for carry-on + personal item combo for plane travel.
It's also my main bird photo bag. The 300mm F4/OM1 will fit across and can be accessed through the side door, even with the 1.4TC.
Also the thin profile is better on my back because it keeps Center of gravity close to the body.
I have been so impressed by this bag. it is now my go to bag.
Impressive packing! Flying is stressful. What warps are you using?
I have a pack of 3 different size. They are really great!
One needs to check airline requirements especially if the trip involves several airlines. Qantas and Jetstar only allow minimum personal item and a total weight of carry-on and personal item 7kg.
I bought the PRVKE LITE 11Kg. and is just what I was looking for since long time ago. Merci, Emilie. I went to a store in Barcelona, but I reply to them that I had bought it thanks to your reccommendation :)
I am glad my video was useful. I really thought the bag would be too small but it is not and has become my go to bag now.
These videos are always useful. Flying has become such an ordeal, especially if you have to make multiple connections. It feels like the airlines are plotting to increase our stress levels, and make flying even more of an ordeal than it used to be. Travelling with camera gear has become a science in itself, especially if you like to travel light.
I totally agree and each airport seems to have different rules. It is a maze.
I think I found my perfect camera bag. Thanks a lot.
Thank Emilie! I would have never thought you could get your big white lens in that bag.😮 I will be checking that bag out.
It works well!
I have that same Wandrd bag and recently traveled with it. Like you, it was my personal item for the plane. My only regret was not having the accessory straps at the time of my trip. I’ve since purchased them to give me easier access to the inside of the bag when I’m out taking photos. I love how you skipped using the dividers and just wrapped your equipment in order to fit more in the bag. I’m definitely going to look for those wraps. Thank you.
The 3 Legged things are definitely a great way to save space and still protect your gear.
Thanks Emilie for this video. I have this bag and you have shown me some features I did not know about that will make my packing much easier. I agree it is a great bag and very comfortable.
I’m amazed how much you fitted in that bag, Emilie! Well packed! Those 3 legged camera wraps look interesting too. Have one of their tripods. Flying is such an ordeal, especially for us in Australia, heading long-haul for anywhere! You can‘t come home quickly. Thank you for this interesting video, Emilie and Bon voyage😊
Love the 3 Legged Thing Wraps. They are so useful and well made.
Hi, I have the same bag and like it a lot as a personal item for traveling. Works for most airlines but have to be careful of weight-many airlines have weight limits too. What did yours weigh with all that stuff?
You are so right. Not just a question of the backpack and large wheeled trolly which hogs a large amount of space in the overhead lockers on a plane to the detriment of other passengers but most definitely the total weight.
I own both a hoodie and a vest from SCOTTeVEST. They have a huge number of large pockets. When I have been concerned about an airline weighing my carry on, I have put lenses and my iPad in the SCOTTeVEST, and then returned them to my carry on before going through security. Of course, because I took these precautions, no one seemed to care about my carry on’s weight🤷🏻♂️
Hi Emilie. Great and useful video clip. I do a lot of overseas trips by flying and could chat for hours about the hand luggage restrictions or not with airlines.
Ah yes you really have to check each company and each leg of your trip. Not easy!
Wow, Emily, thanks for the advice about using the app to actualize the camera. I didn´t know that option. I also have a Mac and I turned crazy, but finally got it. Maybe you could do a video explaining how to actualize with the app. I have seen no actual video about it.
Great idea! i will next time
Thanks!
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your support!
Best accent ever!!! Good info as well
This is a great configuration for two-bag carry-on travel. My issue is how to organize a wildlife photography kit for one bag carry-on travel. The Peak Designs 45L bag is just a little too big for many airlines, and so far I haven't found a 40L configuration that works. I'd love to know your thoughts on this issue.
The 40L is too big for me, that is why I went with the 11L. It actually can carry everything I need. The 31L used to be my go to bag but I just really like to carry a few gear and go simple so it works for me.
Great video. I’m planning a 10 day trip to France. The airline allows small carry on and a personal bag. Will this backpack fit my EM1 mk2, 40-150 plus a 12-40, chargers, iPad, small bag of prescription drugs, personal papers, ereader, sunglasses? The carry on will take shoes, clothes etc. Thanks!
It should. Mine had much more than this as you can see from the video. have a great time in France!
Perfect timing for me, as I'll be flying to Turkey and Sicily late this year, for a month-long trip (2 back-to-back tours). I'm curious what rolling bag you use, and what you packed in that.
I bought one from my local store. No fancy bag. I just made sure the dimensions were ok.
I'm primarily a wildlife shooter. When I'm traveling for photography, I seem to have two requirements that conflict with each other. First is that I want to be absolutely sure that all my camera gear goes as carry-on. Second, I would like to reconfigure whatever backpack that I take so that when I'm on site I can carry one body with the 40-150 attached, and a second body with the 150-400 attached. Both these cameras need to be easy to access when I encounter good wildlife situations. Plus, I would much prefer not to have gear swinging around on my body while hiking.
Would this small Wandrd backpack be able to be re-configurable to hold both bodies with lenses attached for easy access?
Mike, I think it probably won't work attached- not for easy access anyway. My 300mmF4/1.4TC/OM-1 rig fits tightly across the bag where I can get to it via side the side door - around 11.5 to 12 inches altogether. But the 150-400 is 12 inches by itself plus the body would be too much I think. Then you would still have the 40-150 attached to another body. The only way these two would fit attached I think is verically side by side in the bag - and that is removing the bottom diivider of the upper compartment. Then you could get to both by opening the clamshell flap or from the top of the bag through the roll top compartment. I think everything would fit detached in the main (padded) compartment - that's 11.5x9 inches. Hope this helps.
I agree with @mcfl1 having two body with easy access is hard. When I am in the field, my camera is always out of my bag. That is the only easy access for me. I also like to carry my camera on my belt so it is another option
Thanks for this video. I will look into that backpack. I pack similarly, without the dividers. I use lenscoat covers for my camera bodies and lenses. I was wondering about the carry-on bag you found. I've been looking for one with four rollers, but not the hard sided ones that are more common. What brand is it?
It is a delsey carry on. I got it from tjmaxx.
Thanks Emilie! I travel from NY to France quite regularly as well. My issue now is not the volume it’s the weight. 12 kg total for carry on is impossible for me for my photo gear, a laptop and minimum of clothes. How do you keep it all under international regs?
When you have a chance can you give us an approximation of the combined weight of your bag and suitcase with what you brought? I am trying to see if I am going to buy another suitcase to be able to checkin.
I had no issues and actually nobody ended up checking my bag. I just carry light things. My gear being an OM SYSTEM photographer is very light so i am lucky. I don't own a scale so I am not sure how much my bag is but will try to find one in the coming weeks to tell you
Thanks for your reply! I am all Olympus as well and to my surprise it is very easy to get to 12 kg when traveling internationally with only carry on and personal. They consider 12kg for all items combined…
For your 150-400mm, couldn’t you flip the lens hood around to keep it together. Also, I always keep the tripod plate on ball head to keep them together. Thanks!
You could keep the lens hood. I didn't for weight and because I was carrying my laptop but it does fit in the bag
@@EmilieT The LH-115 Lens Hood for the 150-400mm weights 6.3 oz / 180 g
The LH-103 Lens Hood for the 150-600mm weights 5.3 oz / 151.4 g So, it is only saving a small part...
How much did it weigh in total?
I don't have a scale so I can't tell you but it was ok for me to carry