Since I travel a lot with full camera gear, I am always on the lookout for the "ultimate" carry-on bag in which to fit everything. For extended trips, I have always relied on the Lowepro Pro Trekker AW, a very large bag - these days, too large for legal carry-on.
When I heard about Think Tank Photo's "Airport Addicted" backpack, I immediately took an interest. It was designed from the start to fit in an overhead luggage bin, yet will hold a pro-sized camera system with laptop and includes numerous accessary pockets. It also has several options for holding full-sized tripods or a monopod on the side. It does not have a built-in roller system, as that would ahve taken away too much room for equipment - but does include the attachment system for an external 'wheelie".
The backpack includes a comfortable shoulder strap system, removable laptop "slipcase", a pocket for passport, plenty of dividers and a rain cover. It will easily accomodate a 400mm/2.8 or 500mm/4 lens.
For more info: www.thinktankphoto.com.
Jan. 7, 2006 - Note: I purchased this bag from Roberts Distributers in Indianapolis (http://www.robertsimaging.com). They're great to deal with and go out of their way to support photojournalists.
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