think tank airport antidote

I know a lot of other photographers read this blog and I wanted to give them a shout out with this quick review of an amazing product.(I love telling people about something great) To start off, I am openly admitting that camera bags are my weakness...can you have too many?? nah..

Now that I'm traveling more and more with my photography in and out of the country, I've been shopping for the perfect "carry-on" camera case and I think I've struck gold. I stumbled upon these wonders of the camera case world at our (st. louis) local pro shop schiller's. The Airport Antidote is simply the best bang for the buck ($179).

My first and foremost requirement for any camera bag is that it doesn't scream "camera bag" "steal me please". This case looks pretty much like any other carry on you'll see around the airport and you wouldn't believe how much gear I can fit, comfortably I might add, into this little bag (listed at end of post for those who are curious)

I decided to get the backpack case instead of the roller because I want to keep all my gear on me when I'm on the go and still be able to shoot what I need without having to worry about setting my gear down. And the weight issue...I want to carry just what I need without weighing me down or becoming and early chiropractor addict.

One of the coolest things is how easy I can add the light stand and umbrella to the side of the bag. If I'm at an amazing location and want to do something I can only do with off camera lighting, it's all at my fingertips. The main compartment is lockable to keep curious kids out of my bag or the zippers opening by accident. Think Tank also included an ID tag slot doesn't hang from the bag (I hate that) and get in the way, it's built in. If I'm at the beach and it starts to pour with nowhere to go...just throw in the included rain cover. Did I mention the business card, cell phone and passport pockets???....what didn't these guys think of? I'm still a loyal Domke customer, but when it comes to 2nd shooting or travel weddings, this is my new best friend :)

feel free to post any questions in the comments and I'll get back with you when I can

stuff that fits
canon 20D
canon 30D
70-200 IS
17-55 IS
17-40 L
50 1.4
84 1.8
canon 430 ex
vivitar 285HV
3 pocket wizards
10ft light stand
45" convertible umbrella
13" macbook laptop

and all the extra batteries, CF cards, & accessories I will need