GOING
MODULAR: THINK TANK MODULUS BELT SYSTEM AND THE AIRPORT ADDICTED
BAG
by Nikonian Jason Odell
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CONCLUSIONS:
THINK TANK PHOTO MODULUS SYSTEM AND AIRPORT ADDICTED
In
summary, Think Tank Photo products are built incredibly well,
and they do the job they are designed for with ease. I thought
the zippers and ballistic nylon construction of the Think Tank
bags are as good as any bag I’ve seen or used. There is
lots of attention to detail and features that are uncommon on
other bags, like the rain covers with leashes. The important thing
to remember is that these bags are not for everyone (there is
still no “perfect” bag for all occasions!)
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Think Tank Airport Addicted Bag |
MODULUS
BELT SYSTEM
| Pros |
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Versatile
configurations |
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Easy
access to your gear when in the field |
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Rain
covers. A nice touch |
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Holds
lenses with ease, including a 70-200mm f/2.8D AF-S |
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Comfortable
to wear |
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Removable
padding to pack flat |
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| Cons |
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Not
a lot of padding for lenses (the importance of this is debatable) |
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Not
usable in a vehicle |
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Not
a travel bag (you’ll still need to pack the system in
another bag) |
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Modulus Speed Set is great for Nikonians who: |
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Need
mobility and access to their gear without having to put down
their bag |
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Work
in warm climates, where comfort is important |
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Want
to hold gear discreetly under a jacket, like at a wedding
or other event |
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Change
shooting positions often |
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the other hand, the Modulus System is probably not your bag
if you: |
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Work
from a car |
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Want
to pack your gear for travel in it |
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Need
maximum capacity on long hikes |
AIRPORT
ADDICTED BAG
| Pros |
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Huge
Capacity |
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Complies
with carry-on airline requirements |
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Holds
laptop internally |
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Fold-away
harness system |
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Can
hold the super guns, like the 200-400mm f/4D VR AF-S, 500mm
f/4, etc. |
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Infinite
configurations |
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| Cons |
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Huge
Capacity is easy to overload |
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Harness
system not designed for hiking long distances |
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No
built-in wheels for large airports (You may look into the
"Airport Security") |
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Airport Addicted Bag is great for Nikonians who: |
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Travel
often by airplane |
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Want
to carry the maximum possible amount of gear in a carry-on
bag, including a laptop computer |
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Need
to carry a 400mm or 500mm lens with them |
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Operate
out of a car, or move short distances in the field (such as
a sideline) |
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the other hand, the Airport Addicted is probably not for Nikonians
who: |
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Hike
long distances and need a high-end harness system |
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Want
a built-in wheeled luggage system |
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Don’t
fly to their destinations |
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