Think Tank Photo Freeway Longhaul

Phil Rudin · Issue 118, Jan/Feb 2021 · pp. 29–31

Products mentioned: Think Tank Photo Freeway Longhaul 50L, Think Tank Photo Freeway Longhaul 75L, Think Tank AirPort Security V3.0, Think Tank Urban Disguise 60V2.0, Pelican cases, Cinebag CB70 Square Grouper, Nauticam NA-A7IV housing, Zen Underwater 230mm dome port, Inon Z-330 strobes, Nauticam WACP-1

During my film days Pelican cases were the gold standard for traveling underwater photographers looking for maximum equipment protection. These water tight hard cases offered excellent protection both as checked and carry-on luggage with the only downside being their weight. Pelican cases always survived abusive baggage handlers, over packed taxis, rough boat transfers, salt air and much more. During the late 1990s and early 2000s TAS baggage regulations changed dramatically for both weight and size. As a result many photographers turned to the lighter soft sided cases like the Think Tank roller bags to reduce weight and size. Think Tank Photo was founded in January 2005 by a group of product designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. Think Tank has become the choice for many wo…