I'm looking for ideas and motivation. I have a trip coming where family of 5, small planes and other factors mean travel light.
I'm trying to limit gear to 70D, 18-135 STM, 1 flash, shotgun mic, and and travel tripod. The smaller 430 vs 580 flash will probably get the nod, same for the Joby SLR size tripod over a smaller one I have. Would prefer 15 Retina vs 13 Air laptop.
I'm torn between putting wrapped camera items in messenger style brief case or smaller backpack made for camera and laptop.
My habit is carry SLR and flash in cases within other packs - large CamelBak or brief case or day pack.
This new Mountainsmith looks good where laptop sleeve could hold drink bladder and I'd have a pack that would have camera access without taking it off. Add an obvious advantage for travel - clearly computer (always carry on) and clearly a camera bag (always considered a personal item).
Mountainsmith Spectrum Camera Backpack
This item with messenger bag or a briefcase looks interesting but that one linked above would offer easy access while on the move.
Snoop Camera Insert | Camera Bag Insert | Camera Case - Timbuk2 Bags
I'll consider one of ultra wide or long zoom (10-22 or 70-200) once the basics are all packed. This is making me really glad I upgraded my 17-85 IS USM to the 18-135 STM.
Travel was clearly easier before modern airlines and owning a business and 3 kids!