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>I usually travel with a rucksack full of camera gear, namely a Nikon
> 500mm. telephoto, teleconverters, flash, binoculars, chargers, leads
> etc. and my camera vest packed with more gear, spare lenses, GPS, PDA,
> batteries, flash cards, headphones etc. and a camera around my neck.
> Oh, and the laptop.
>
> What are my chances of still getting away with all this in the present
> restrictive travel climate?
>
> The tripod, zoom and other bits (and clothes) go into the checked in
> luggage.
>
> I will be travelling from Amsterdam to Vancouver and back.
>
> Presumably the rucksack will be stopped, but are cameras (i.e. a Nikon
> D2Hs & 17-55mm. lens) allowed in addition to a laptop?
>
> I've been tempted in the past to carry the camera and 500 over my
> shoulder in case they weigh the rucksack!
>
> TIA.
>
> Richard.
>
>
Best thing to do is check with the airline about # of carryons and allowable
sizes & weights. I believe flights from the UK are the only ones banning
carryons, but the only way to get the right answer is directly with your
airline.
Mark
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