TheAirportTakeOff backpack has a built-in wheels and an extendable handle so you can roll it through an airport, plus backpack straps that can be tucked away. The TakeOff can carry regular sized or pro DSLRs, as well as 3-4 lenses, as large as a 300mm f/2.8. A tripod or monopod can be carried on the side via straps and a tripod cup, and the zipper sliders are lockable. There is accomodation for the Think Tank Artificial Intelligence 15-inch Laptop case, and the entire bag’s external measurements—14x21x8 inches—comply with both USA domestic and international size requirements. The Think Tank Airport TakeOff will cost less than $300.
Think Tank’s other major introduction—based on user demand—is the Urban Disguise 70 Pro, designed to hold a pro-sized DSLR with a lens attached and the largest bag in the Urban Design series. It shares many of the same features as the popular Urban Disguise® shoulder bags. This is a briefcase style gear bag for traveling with features such as ballistsic nylon fabric, non-slip shoulder strap, and stretchable side pockets, designed to protect camera gear without attracting attention as a camera bag. Its interior is cavernous and accommodates a host of camera configurations that enables photographers to keep all their necessary gear in one secure bag. The Urban Disguise will cost around $189.
Bag accessories include Cable Managemet 2.0 ($19.95), a small zippered pouch designed to hold smaller cables. It has a clear front window so you can see what you’ve stored. The Cable Management 30 ($24.95) is a medium-sized organizer pouch that can hold various photo accessories, including strobes, card readers and storage devices, and has a clear front window.
Think Tank also introduced the The Pixel Racing HarnessTM V2.0 ($35), an innovative shoulder harness system to distribute your equipment’s weight between your shoulders and hips. The rear quick release buckle is a new feature added to V2.0, making it a snap to attach the harness to any Think Tank belt.
For details, read the Think Tank press release:
Think Tank Photo Releases the Airport TakeOff™ Rolling Camera Backpack
Santa Rosa, Calif. – Think Tank Photo announces the release of a new standard in rolling camera backpacks, the Airport TakeOff™. 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
