Rolling suitcase / backpack combination

Think Tank Photo has announced the latest product in its line-up of camera carrying solutions, the AirPort TakeOff.

The new model combines the design of its Think Tank Photo backpack series with the portability of a classic rolling suitcase.

The Think Tank Photo Airport TakeOff features a range of protective padding for added security, while also complying with international airline carry-on requirements.

 

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Press release

Think Tank Photo Releases the Airport TakeOffTM Rolling Camera Backpack

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) September 23, 2009-Think Tank Photo announces the release of a new standard in rolling camera backpacks,the Airport TakeOffTM. It is designed as a transportation solution that combines the portability of a backpack with the ease of a rolling suitcase. Converting it to and from a rolling camera bag to a comfortable backpack is so easy because the straps can be simply tucked away to start rolling immediately, or, they can be completely zipped inside the rear panel.

Designed to comply with international airline carry-on requirements, the Airport TakeOff accommodates pro-sized photography gear, including two pro or regular size DSLR bodies with or without lenses attached. Its features include:

  * Holds up to a 300mm f/2.8 and other assorted lenses
  * Quickly deployable and concealable backpack straps
  * Front cable and lock to secure laptops
  * Lockable zipper sliders
  * Transports tripods or monopods easily
  * Adjustable sternum straps for tailored usage
  * Holds Think Tank’s Artificial Intelligence 15 protective laptop case

“Think Tank Photo raised the bar with the release of our Airport series of rollers and backpacks,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo president and lead designer. “We were the first company to design large bags so that they complied with airline carry-on requirements and provided extra security measures. With the Airport TakeOff we’ve taken the best of what we learned in designing those product lines and combined them into a rugged rolling backpack that will help photographers and multimedia shooters safely transport their gear from one location to the next.”

Specifications

Internal Dimensions: 13″W x 18.4″H x 5.25-6.75″D (33 x 47 x 13 cm)
External Dimensions: 14″W x 21″h x 8″D (35.5 x 53 x 22 cm)
Weight: 8.6 – 10.3 (3.9 – 4.7 kg) depending on accessories used
MSRP: $299.00

About Think Tank Photo
Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. By focusing on “speed” and “accessibility,” we prepare photographers to Be Ready “Before The Moment,” allowing them to document those historic moments that reflect their personal visions and artistic talents. We design products that help photographers travel easier, take pictures faster, and organize their gear more efficiently.