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Think Tank Photo Announces Airport Advantage Plus
30 November 2017
Think Tank Photo has announced the Airport Advantage Plus roller, an upsized version of one of its most popular rolling camera bags. The new roller combines domestic U.S. carry-on size requirements so your gear won't have to be checked with the lighter weight requirements airlines are introducing.
Airport Advantage Plus. An open and shut case.
"Traveling photographers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their most valuable and fragile gear -- their bodies, lenses and laptops -- near them and safe from rough baggage handling," said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo's CEO and lead designer. "The new Airport Advantage Plus was designed with not only this in mind, but with the more restrictive size and weight requirements that go with international travel."
The Airport Advantage Pus can accommodate one gripped dSLR with lens attached, one ungripped dSLR with lens attached, plus five to eight additional lenses and a 17-inch laptop. Alternately, it can hold two gripped dSLRs with lenses detached, plus five to seven lenses. For Mirrorless users, the roller can fit two bodies with a crazy amount of lenses. It can hold up to a 200-400mm f4 detached (hood reversed) lens.
It's available now directly from Think Tank Photo for $289.75. For more information and the specifications see the news release below.
The Airport Advantage Plus Rolling Camera Bag Maximizes Camera Gear for International Flights
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Think Tank Photo's new Airport Advantage Plus rolling camera bag is specifically designed for traveling photographers. By complying with international carry-on requirements, photographers can keep their most valuable gear safe and near them when they fly. The roller's ultra-lightweight design at 6.9 lbs. (3.1 kg) helps meet weight restrictions, yet features the same level of protection for which Think Tank is known. Its dedicated laptop pocket fits up to a 17" laptop in a padded sleeve, a 10" tablet or an Eagle Creek Medium Clothing Folder for overnight trips.
The Airport Advantage Pus holds one gripped dSLR with lens attached, one ungripped dSLR with lens attached, plus five to eight additional lenses and a 17" laptop. Or, it can hold two gripped dSLRs with lenses detached, plus five to seven lenses. For Mirrorless users, the roller can fit two bodies with a crazy amount of lenses. It can hold up to a 200-400mm f4 detached (hood reversed) lens.
"Traveling photographers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their most valuable and fragile gear -- their bodies, lenses and laptops -- near them and safe from rough baggage handling," said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo's CEO and lead designer. "The new Airport Advantage Plus was designed with not only this in mind, but with the more restrictive size and weight requirements that go with international travel."
Key Features
- Multi-use interior for cameras and clothes
- Custom designed retractable handle with inset channel on aluminum tubing for added strength and durability
- Extra tall handle height keeps the bag away from feet when rolling
- Tripod mount pocket on side (Additional straps included for larger tripods)
- YKK RC Fuse zippers, ballistic nylon and closed-cell PU foam are the highest quality materials in the industry
- Lockable zipper sliders (lock not included)
- Travel pouch included for organizing clothing or shoes
- Interior zippered pockets for batteries, memory cards, filters and accessories
- User-replaceable retractable handle, wheels, wheel housings and front foot extends product life
- Custom-designed, high-performance, 80mm wheels with sealed ABEC grade 5 bearings for quiet rolling
- Seam-sealed rain cover included
- Handles on three sides ensure rapid and easy retrieval from overhead bins, car trunks, etc.
- Reinforced dividers support heavy gear and maintain strength over time
- Business card holder on top for identification
Materials
Exterior: For superior water-resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent coating, plus underside of fabric has a polyurethane coating. The bag is also constructed with 420D velocity nylon, YKK RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers, custom designed extra tall skid plates, high performance 80mm super quiet wheels with sealed bearings, rubberized laminate reinforcement and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon, polyurethane backed high-density nylex liner and dividers, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed rain cover, closed-cell foam and reinforced PE board dividers, mesh pockets and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Product Specifications
Interior Dimensions: 13.4" W x 20.5" H x 4.9-6.4" D (34x52x12.4-16.3 cm)
Exterior Dimensions: 13.8" W x 22" H x 7.3.0-inch D (35x55.9x18.5 cm)
Laptop Compartment: 13" x 17.6" x 2.9" (33x44.7x7.4 cm)
Weight: 6.9 lbs. (3.1 kg)