tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post4797846382223701131..comments2024-02-12T03:21:03.402-08:00Comments on Ron Martinsen's Photography Blog: COMPARISON: Think Tank Photo Airport Commuter & StreetWalker HardDrive Camera Backpacks (Special Offer)ronmartblog.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-72162751120188914092013-06-21T13:31:32.312-07:002013-06-21T13:31:32.312-07:00CharlesF,
I don't put the tripod on the insid...CharlesF,<br /><br />I don't put the tripod on the inside, I put it on the outside like this:<br /><br />http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/StreetWalker-Pro-9.jpg<br /><br />Because my tripod is a lot smaller than the one shown in the photo it doesn't take up much space. I know I have a photo somewhere, but I can't find it right at the moment.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-80777797787285831452013-06-21T11:06:13.597-07:002013-06-21T11:06:13.597-07:00Hey Ron - fantastic review, I'm really torn be...Hey Ron - fantastic review, I'm really torn between the two, I just picked up a Gitzo GT1544T which I believe is a similar length to your GT1541 , was wondering if you could link me to a photo of the hard drive and/or the commuter with your gitzo inside the bag with gear??<br /><br />Really curious to see how gear fits around it!!<br /><br />thanks again for the excellent review!CharlesFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-78511918712913353132013-03-21T02:22:52.606-07:002013-03-21T02:22:52.606-07:00Whoops, correction - I forgot I used both of my 1D...Whoops, correction - I forgot I used both of my 1D bodies for that article. <br /><br />Even still, the same rule applies - just use dividers and you'll be totally fine. I had my old Rebel in the MUCH deeper Airport Acceleration and it was locked so tight with the nice dividers that I could open the bag and tip it without anything spilling out. That's no longer the case with the thin dividers, but this has some big ones that will allow you to lock it in.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-31399401456130869512013-03-21T02:20:33.328-07:002013-03-21T02:20:33.328-07:00Steve Anderson,
In the image in the article I hav...Steve Anderson,<br /><br />In the <a href="http://ronmart.smugmug.com/Blog/Review/Reviews2/i-9zBJbv5/0/L/ThinkTankPhoto-3-L.jpg" rel="nofollow">image in the article</a> I have a 5D Mark III with no grip or lens and you can see that I have it very snug in the bag. If you just adjust the configuration of the bag (and there's extra dividers) you can secure a 7D quite easily so it won't move around.ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-79472077058726974512013-03-20T12:56:41.345-07:002013-03-20T12:56:41.345-07:00Hello, Ron,
I carry a 7D NOT GRIPPED and have be...Hello, Ron, <br /><br />I carry a 7D NOT GRIPPED and have been interested in the Commuter because of the depth, which would allow me to store lenses < 6.8" in the upright position, which could certainly save some space in the bag for more gear.<br /><br />Can you provide any input with regards to carrying a non-gripped/pro size SLR in the Commuter? My concern would be that the body would just flop around in there with that much depth. Thoughts?<br /><br />Cordially, <br />Steve Anderson Steve Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-41754442141856595902013-02-19T04:36:37.052-08:002013-02-19T04:36:37.052-08:00Thanks alot, Ron. For some reason I feel more comf...Thanks alot, Ron. For some reason I feel more comfortable with having the laptop not between my back and 10kg camera gear. Since I don't carry the laptop all the time I will probably go with the Airport Commuter. <br />Thank again for this very helpfull review. <br /><br />Oliveroliver dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535758644225726762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-83313501379255805772013-02-19T00:23:18.684-08:002013-02-19T00:23:18.684-08:00Oliver,
So far it hasn't been a problem for m...Oliver,<br /><br />So far it hasn't been a problem for my very plastic-like Sony VAIO so I'm assuming it won't be a problem for most laptops. <br /><br />You bring up a valid point though so you should certainly take care that your laptop is built to handle this type of use. I suppose you could put a hard protective flat object between both sides of your laptop (i.e., a clipboard, plexiglass, or something) to help protect it a bit more.<br /><br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-22634822344715959352013-02-18T13:18:27.329-08:002013-02-18T13:18:27.329-08:00Thank you for this great review, Ron. Since I am t...Thank you for this great review, Ron. Since I am trying to make up my mind between these two backpacks I have a question that you might able to answer. <br /><br />You prefer the way the StreetWalker HD stores the laptop. Doesn't this method put all the camera's weigth on the laptop? It seems like the laptop is squeezed between back and camera gear. Not all laptops are build like macbooks ;-)<br /><br />Regards <br />Oliver<br /><br />oliver dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535758644225726762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-14449388846454226172012-09-06T23:48:17.182-07:002012-09-06T23:48:17.182-07:00Photorialist,
The founder of TTP, Doug Murdoch, h...Photorialist,<br /><br />The founder of TTP, Doug Murdoch, has been following this discussion. He writes: <i>“The purpose of the front loading laptop is so that when it is removed, the bag becomes smaller and it can be put into the overhead. Rear loading bags stay the same size once the laptop is removed, so the bulk stays with the bag. This has always been our philosophy from the very beginning, and most customers appreciate that feature.”</i><br />ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-74831333537888391952012-09-06T23:46:54.636-07:002012-09-06T23:46:54.636-07:00Alvin,
Yes, both support tripods. I carry my Gitz...Alvin,<br /><br />Yes, both support tripods. I carry <a href="http://www.ronmartblog.com/2011/05/review-gitzo-gt1541the-perfect-hiking.html" rel="nofollow">my Gitzo GT1541 tripod</a> in both. ronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-43337833757345117952012-09-06T21:15:25.003-07:002012-09-06T21:15:25.003-07:00Hi, you got a nice review to read :)
I'm just ...Hi, you got a nice review to read :)<br />I'm just curious a bit, is it possible to take the tripod in to the compartment of Think Tank Airport and Street Walker?<br />I have small Benro tripod that length about 40 cm or 15.2" if folded.<br />Is it possible? Thank you :DAlvinhttp://www.chip.co.idnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-79120415020917654682012-08-15T12:48:06.940-07:002012-08-15T12:48:06.940-07:00Thanks Photorialist! I agree, and called that poin...Thanks Photorialist! I agree, and called that point out in my article as well. I'm not fond of that design either.<br /><br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-52495007324304365612012-08-15T05:44:27.576-07:002012-08-15T05:44:27.576-07:00I'm a big fan of Think TANK bags, I own 3-4 my...I'm a big fan of Think TANK bags, I own 3-4 myself. Like you I own a StreetWalker HD, I also have a Shape Shifter in my fleet. For me, my biggest bark about the AirPort line is the need to front load notebooks and/or notebook and iPad, tablet, etc. With a camera sitting internal top loaded and notebooks and/or notebook and iPad, tablets set front loaded the bag becomes very front heavy and weighted pulling away from the body. I largely sold my AirPort Antidote 2.0 w/ its Artificial Intelligence for that very reason. Not only do the StreetWalker HD and Shape Shift keep you notebook safer being loaded in the back, distribution of weight is far superior to those that place the notebooks front facing. The Photorialisthttp://www.photorialist.comnoreply@blogger.com