Buy Tamrac 692 Big Wheels Rolling StrongBox LP2 Camera Rolling Case

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I first put my Big Wheel to use on a multi horse farm assignment. The case is a trooper on mixed terrain, even mud. The interior layout is very useful for organization. As usual with cases, don't believe that you can pack as many items as advertised. If I tried to pack two bodies (Canon 5D and Mark III, I could not get my 100-400 L lens in the case. Without the second body, I could pack the telephoto, three other lessor lenses, and hoods if stacked.

As far as air travel, I was able to put this case in the overhead bin of of a 767, otherwise it did not fit, even with the laptop removed. I got away with putting it under the seat in front of me (fitting only with the laptop removed) on two flights with aisle seats, but could not get it under any other seats. I would not consider the case sufficiently padded for check in of my equipment, so this could be a problem.

As far as everyday use and auto transportation, I love it!

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I don't think this case would stand up to the rigors of a professional toting a kit around, but for a hardcore enthusiast (and me!) it seems pretty good so far. The big wheels are quiet over sidewalks and don't even notices little bumps and cracks and whatnot.

Pros:

holds a 17" laptop

sized for airline carry-on rules

divider arrangement quite customizable

can hold two bodies each with a (non huge) lens mounted and a pile of lenses and other stuff.

decently padded (i would not check this with my gear in it, though. No f-ing way.)

pull-behind handle is *quite* long and sturdy, so long-legged folk such as myself don't kick it while walking.

fairly light (I have had multiple non-photog specific carry-on bags that were heavier with less padding, less sturdy, etc)

Cons:

expensive (worth the cost increase over the model 5552 for big wheels? I dunno.)

not easily adjusted to accessories (for instance, the shallow depth to keep it carry-on size doesn't allow a Speedlight to be placed standing up)

no spots for standard digital accessories (no CF pockets, no Battery pockets), only the six 4" square pockets on the underside of the 'lid'

no tripod loops (though I rigged something on one of the sides where the MAS stuff can attach with some strapping)

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This is a great camera case for transporting camera bodies, lenses etc. I think the beauty of this bag is that the appearance does not screem "PHOTOGRAPHIC GEAR INSIDE". It looks like a normal small clothing travel case. It also meets international luggage standards for Carribean flights.