Akona Computer Pro roller bag

Michael Wicks · Issue 43, Jul/Aug 2008 · pp. 25–28

Products mentioned: Akona Computer Pro roller bag, Lowepro AW Computrek+, Storm case, Tusa dive bag, Canon Rebel xTi, Mamiya C3 Twin Lens Reflex, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ultralight Arms

If you’re like me, you probably have about a dozen travel bags. I have the 29”, 22” and 19” Pullman bags with wheels, 3 duffel bags including one with wheels and one that is large enough for me to fit inside. But for my cameras I have a few more. I have 2 Lowepro’s, (waist and backpack), a Northface backpack which I outfitted with custom foam inserts and even a Storm case for my housings. But none of these bags or cases have been able to fulfill all my needs. It may sound like I’m needy but with all the new airline restrictions coming down the pike I was in search of a bag that would allow me to carry my camera gear and housings in one pack. Although I have seen some professionals describe how they travel with their cameras in the housings I have not quite made this leap of faith. My current configuration for travel is the Storm case for my housings, the lowepro AW Computrek+ for my came…