Think Tank StreetWalker Harddrive

[KenJulio]

Ok, so I have been searching and sizing up various backpack manufacturers. I have finally decided on one which will hold 95% of my current gear.

So, I stopped by HCE for the nth time in the last few weeks and kept trying and sizing up different backpacks. Today I finally walked out with the TT Streetwalker HD.

I finally got home to fondle it some more and transfer my gear from the Peli 1510 to her.

What I have in her are:
Gripped D700 with RRS L-Bracket with 24-70 attached, hood reversed
70-200 VR II hood reversed w/ RRS foot plate
Bagged Nikon 20-35
Bagged Panasonic 45-200 m4/3
SB900
Nikon and Panasonic Chargers
16 Recharable AA's
Expodisc
di-GPS Pro L
Diffusers and gels under the plastic rain cover
13" MacBook Pro and charger(not pictured)
Sanho Colorspace O 160gb HD(not pictured)

This puts it at 25lbs w/o tripod. With tripod, just a tad over 30lbs.

The tripod will be in a hard case in my checked in luggage with my clothes along with the head.

[dmora]

what tripod is that... looks like the gitzo CF one i have on my wishlist.

[KenJulio]

Gitzo 2540LLVL, it has a leveling base/center column.

[peeker]

I love my TTSWHD backpack. Mine has already been to Italy and back. I'm probably crazy, as mine has everything in it, including the kitchen sink and weighs a bit more than yours... Hope you are going somewhere fun!

[KenJulio]

Scott,

Of course! I got approved for 3 consecutive weeks of vacation in May to visit China.

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...-approved.html

"Are we there yet?" :)

[photonewb]

ThinkTank makes a lot of good bags. I was looking at the Streetwalker Pro for a bit (thanks Abel!!!), but then decided on the Airport International instead. It doesn't make daily carrying any easier though, but my Glass Taxi carries what I need for day to day stuff. Good bag choice though, and have a good time on your trip!!!

[KenJulio]

Richard - Thanks, we can't wait to jump on a plane, though my parents will be heading up mid april for another trip through the southern part of China.

As for the TT, great set of products, I will be keeping my Urban Disguise 60 for my daily hauler. As I can carry my 13" MBP and Dell D620 and an ungripped D700 and 24-70 along with a couple of notepads, and external harddrives.

[PhotoByLeal]

are you using this or your Crumpler to go on your trip?
I need to pick up another bag......

[KenJulio]

So I think I have finished packing!

D3s
Nikon 14-24
Nikon 16-35
Sigma 50 1.4
Nikon 24-70
Nikon 70-200
500gb External HD
Sync Cable
2 EN-EL4A batteries
Nikon Charger
Mac Book Pro Charger
Flashlight
Raincover
GPS
USB Cables

[Jhax129]

I am really considering this bag as well for travel. When it's all loaded up, do you find it to be too thick or obtrusive? How does it balance fully loaded?

[KenJulio]

on the last leg of my trip, the backpack handled well. The bag fits well in the commuter planes(embrer 145) as well as the airbus overheads without any issues with laptop. I usually had the camera unpacked so the bag was as heavy with tripod in hand.

I will say it is not a perfect bag as I found that I wanted to go lighter and more discreet with a Domke J2 bag, so I packed that with a 70-200, flash, with the 16-35 mounted on the d3s, which all can be fitted comfortably in the Domke if the cam needs to be hidden.

With that said, the trek along Mt Huashan I used the ThinkTank SW HD comfortably given the terrain. The backpack was well used and came in handy, a shoulder bag would have been too cumbersome.

EDIT:
I'll add that my roommate had a lowepro backpack which is larger in height with more padding and he despises it because of it's 'dry' weight as well as the many compartments around the bag. I think there are too many small pockets around the bag, that would make you go hunting for what youre looking for. The think tank have a limited amount of pockets with ample room and the padding is not overly done so there isnt any unneeded weight.

[Jhax129]

Thank you for your input. That was my main concern with these larger gear bags, was the weight balance. If you were able to go on a trek with all your gear, I think it should be good. Thank you for pushing me off the fence.