Spec me a bag.......

Shelster

Shelster

Shelster

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Am off on my travels to NY later this month and was wanting to take my Nikon D80 with me.

Was after a bag that is within carry on luggage regulations but has enough space in side for camera, 2 lenses, tripod, batteries and filters and other 'normal' hand luggage.

Ideally don't want to spend a huge amount, but am willing to look at around the £100-£120 mark
 
I seriously doubt you're going to be allowed to take a tripod into carry on...

Kata 467 gets my vote, it's what I bought and it's been perfect for me and I have a fair bit more gear than you seem to so it'll give you a lot of room. It's possible they've updated it to a newer model or something so worth checking that.
 
It might be a little too small for all the stuff you plan on bringing with you, but I got the Billingham f/stop 1.4 (black) not that long ago and its a fantastic bag. Has enough space to easily carry my D5100, 18-55, 55-200 and 35mm prime plus accessories like my 2nd strap, cleaning cloth, lens brush etc.

They are quite expensive but the quality is amazing and they don't look like camera bags so they shouldn't draw unnecessary attention to you with all your gear whilst you're out and about. I am going to post some pics of it in the New Gear thread soon so keep an eye out if you're interested :)
 
I recommend the lowepro 16L if you want a backpack but not sure if you can get your kit in, it has a great camera pod (detachable) and secure (rear access) I can get my 650D with 18-135mm attached plus a 50mm and the 18-55 and a spare battery. Has a top compartment for sandwiches etc and fits a ipad+kindle in the front. There is also a 22L version which looks wider to me.
 
Can't go wrong with Lowepro, I've never had an issue with a number of their bags.

Stick the tripod in your main luggage, in the middle. TSA will open it to check, so don't lock it with a non-TSA lock. We use zip-ties, which TSA replace. Remember most airlines have a 6kg weight limit for hand luggage, and you might get close to this with camera kit alone. We tend to weigh ours in advance, and if necessary put the odd lens in a jacket pocket for check-in. With this in mind, put batteries and filters in your main baggage as well if you're close to the limit. An old VHS tape box (the plastic variety) makes an excellent holder for this, if you're using Cokin or Lee-style slot in filters.
 
Many thanks for the replies fellas

Went for the Kata 467 in the end as was £25 cheaper than list price in the rainforest.

Looking at the pictures it appears to be exactly what I am after.

Will put tripod and batteries into main bag also.
 
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