Almost KICKED OFF the Plane with $30,000 in Camera GEAR

[@froknowsphoto]

did you like this style of "vlog", would you like to see more from shoots I am doing?

[@steveg2417]

Absolutely! You get into the how and why of the shoots you do. Thanks for doing this!

[@unicorescannacorner6999]

It’s definitely interesting. But I git to say I really want to have another Fro Knows photo Voog visiting Germany Cologne 🤭 saw you were here and I just started real photography in August '21

[@tipodue]

I enjoy all your videos (even as a Nikon shooter), but I think this and the Bernie video really shows the strengths of your process over the usual gear reviews. It's all good, but these are particularly nice.

[@jaidillon1790]

Definitely, that was great. Informative, on multiple levels, and some really great shots. More please!

[@zachjack]

It was so natural, loved it, you should do more this way

[@JS-wz3km]

Hey Jarod. I operate these aircraft for a different carrier. The two rules people most run afoul of, the first is the two carryon rule, which is FAA and has to do with how we determine the weight of each passenger which we need to determine the aircraft's weight. The second is HAZMAT people don't realize is HAZMAT. Laptop batteries, phone batteries, camera batteries etc are prohibited from being checked into cargo holds because if they fail and catch fire the cargo fire suppression system can't slow the fire. The overhead bins come in a few "standard" sizes which can be found on carrier websites. Not all aircraft have closets, which will vary in size with different cabin variants among same aircraft type, and they are usually reserved for first class anyway. F/As and gate agents, to reducing boarding issues, will eyeball the bag as it comes on to filter out the one that won't fit and tag them for gate to gate check. Sometimes they get it wrong, but more often than not they have been around long enough to know what will and won't work in a bin. Also, F/As are not permitted to lift your bag into an overhead bin, if they get injured, the flight will be delayed or cancelled for lack of crew. The best way to handle special items, like large instruments (cellos, stand up bass) or sensitive equipment like cameras , medical gear, human organs; first, when you buy your ticket there is a section for special needs, like wheelchairs, generally list the items you won't check (expensive camera gear) then be proactive and call the airline as early as you can to see how they intend to accommodate your item. In some cases, for items that won't fit in an overhead bin or under the seat in front of you, you are able to buy a second seat which your gear can occupy. We do this for cellos/guitars/bass and may end up being your best option. The one that surprised me traveling with camera gear, was TSA asking me to remove every lens and body from my bag, remove the sleeves and put them through the scanner. I felt like I was inventorying my gear for any opportunist who wanted to grab something off the belt or my bag while I'm in the head.

[@climber950]

Great info, I’ve had some unique interactions with TSA and my camera gear. My calm demeanor and being TSA PreCheck and Global entry helps too.

[@andrewp734]

psa just doesnt let anything on with wheels only crj carrier domestic with that rule. from an rpa pilot

[@mcwaffles121593]

As a TSA officer and enthusiast photographer I can tell you first hand it is near impossible to see through or determine what's in a bag with THAT much camera gear because of the amount of metal and glass. Put several lenses together and you get what looks like lead shielding on an X-ray. My checkpoint knows whenever there's a questionable call about camera gear to call me as I've got 20k+ worth of gear myself and they'll know I'll handle it with care and strike up a conversation with the passenger so they feel at ease knowing another photographer is checking their gear

[@JeremyGreysmark]

@@mcwaffles121593 Well I have to say that people like you are rare I guess :D It is usually quite aggravating as you know yourself how many years of savings and time has been spent to accumulate your stuff :).

[@Zetaphotography]

@@mcwaffles121593 are you at Orlando or Las Vegas?

[@Britton0932]

This might be one of the most valuable videos you’ve put out. I never would have even considered this being an issue. I usually have my gear in a backpack style bag (lowepro 450) but I do have a roller bag too that I got for flights. Thank you for letting us know that if we are on a smaller plane, don’t bring the roller! So, “Don’t check your gear at the gate” now falls under “Don’t be an asshole”?

[@bundysnap69]

Hey, I have the same Lowepro 450 backpack...Do you ever have a problem with weight? Most airlines now only allow 7kg. Mine was 15kg first time I flew with it & closer to 20kg last time coz I had to put cordless drill batteries in it. Been lucky so far when I show them it's all camera gear.

[@Britton0932]

@@bundysnap69 yeah, weight can be a problem. Anything that doesn’t need protection I put into my second personal bag carry on. If it’s something like a drill as in your example, that can go in checked baggage. My vital stuff stay in the Lowepro

[@bundysnap69]

@@Britton0932 it wasn't the drill, that's no problem, but the batteries had to put in carry-on..

[@dianewebb1855]

fun part is the think tank rollers if you get the international ones, are measured to make sure they can fit both domestic and international overhead storage. I'm often told my bag is too big but when they see how easy it slids into the overhead compared to others normal carry-ons they are so surprised.

[@Zetaphotography]

@@dianewebb1855 they let you on the plane to show them?

[@JevenDovey]

Had this happen in Thailand. They forced me to check my camera bag and I walked on the plane holding all my camera gear in a grocery bag that we had. My camera bag was empty at that point and they still checked it. So ridiculous

[@Zetaphotography]

Wait you can do that?

[@dglatz01]

Love this style of vid. Super informative at several levels. Great job on the video footage and huge props to Steven for the deft edit work. I know how much work that is, and he’s incredibly skilled.

[@alessandrocatorcini9692]

As a globetrotting old colleague used to say, there are two kinds of luggage: hand luggage and lost luggage.

[@jonathanhigdon7742]

Man, loving your channel! I’ve always watched Matti and Pete’s videos for their creative content but I don’t think anyone on KZbin is more informative than you! What I’ve learned from your channel over the past 3-4 months I don’t even have words for. Love your content, love your teaching. Keep up the great work Jared.

[@maisiaola]

Legs up !!

[@mcmoose64]

When flying , my greatest fear is that they will weigh my carry-on camera back pack at the gate.

[@Zetaphotography]

Why is that a concern. Sorry I don't fly with gear

[@mobattah1708]

I work at American Airlines and we don't weigh the carry on bags. We look at the size to see if it fits in the bin or not. We also have the valet in which we take the bag to put in a smaller bin and you will pick it up at the plane side upon arrival.

[@providentphotography162]

Polite and concise communication goes a long way. Good on you jared.

[@skydvr69]

"fro knows photo" and "the pro with the fro" in one video... natural synergy. Troup's style is unique - that's for sure... Nice video.

[@somedudeinkansas1049]

Jared, I rarely (never) comment on youtube videos, but I wanted you to know that: a) I'm a big fan of yours and have watched your videos for years, and b) it was incredibly cool of you to plug Brad & Kyle and The House (Packy). I'm a huge PBA fan, and watching their channels shows just how much of a grind it is for those guys trying to make it on the tour. They're working their butts off on the lanes and off, and any increase in viewership will help them out. Keep up the good work, bud. It was also surreal seeing two of my biggest passions come together, first a glimpse of you on B&K, now finally seeing the photos from your time with Kyle. Awesome stuff!

[@dalecunning868]

This is really cool. I no longer Bowl do to a severe accident while working on a lane. New years Eve of 2008 I was working a new years party in a bowling alley. during the party one of the lanes went down. I was laying on the pin deck repairing the ball sweep above the pins when Someone rolled a ball down the lane striking me in the head. took about five years to get better. infarct picked up a camera a couple of years after and have enjoyed doing this and can say it really helped i saving my life. I do go to bowling alleys now and then. still love it but have not bowled since. had to relearn to walk talk and all the other sttuf. This is an awesome and inspiring video. Thank you for this video. I am excited to maybe at least take some bowling photos. you are the best. Thank you for the inspiration and your awesome attitude. I am a better person for it.

[@farajistarks501]

Jared the 24mm f1.4 GM always goes with me! I find 24mm to be the widest field of view that still is flattering with human subjects. Thanks for the vid! I enjoyed this one a lot as I just got back from a trip to Uganda and had to very mindfully pack the bags for international travel! Cheers fellow PA mate

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

Great video, Jared. I worked in broadcasting for 40 years, mostly as a TV sports reporter. I also was involved in video productions and I must say that the "commercial" video is friggin' awesome. Great job, Stephen/Steven. Well done. I'm not a pro photog so I need not be too concerned about travelling with too much photo gear. But I still retain this video as very useful information. Keep'em coming.

[@TheArtofKAS]

There is no coincidence that this is posted and an hour later I'm bowling with the family😂. Thank you Jared for reminding me to take my gear👏

[@lokatpic]

Great video. I am not a pro. When I go shoot. Your ideas come with me. I have learned so much from you. From the past getting into manual. You inpire me. Thanks Jared.

[@brentclark8276]

As a sports photographer, I always take my 70-200. I understand that it takes a lot of room up, but I don't know of another sports photographer that doesn't take one to every shoot. Your call in the end, and you still got some fabulous shots.

[@martharetallick204]

With you on that one. I love my 70-200.

[@MrMoonpie001]

I am from Michigan and know Jackson like the back of my hand. But, above all that, I just totally loved how you put this thing together!!!! There were so many things great about it, they are too long to list!!!! I have a interest in all the video and photographic info, I am at novice level in everything you mention, except bowling (I stink, my golf score are beating my bowling scores!!!! Great Job Jared!!!!! Moonpie

[@phoenixr6811]

Awesome tips and thanks for being kind and respectful of the airline attendant, they are going through some much. I’m sure they appreciated 😊

[@Glen.Danielsen]

_LOVE_ this style of video, Jared! 💛🙏🏼

[@MrPhilbautista]

I really enjoyed this video. It offered a lot more than what was promised. I expected a video on how to handle airport personnel when travelling with gear and I got a lot of good advice on that. But, wait. There's more. A lot more. Not only airport advice, I also got advice on gear to travel with when going on a professional gig. Gear to bring when shooting in low light. Shot list for shooting a commercial. Shot list for shooting bowlers. Bowling vloggers to follow. Shots to take for a lifestyle portfolio and how to present it. And, when all was said and done, I found myself smiling without realising it. Definitely one of my favorite videos, bar none. Thanks.

[@mmoarchives2542]

question, why do pro bowlers looks like the 80s never died?

[@brandennall]

Kyle is an awesome guy! Great pick to be FroBros with! His wardrobe would look good on you, too! Next video?? :P Keep up the good work! Safe travels.

[@thegeneral123]

This is why I use a roller bag for low value items and a good carry on sized pack with a Peak Design Large camera cube in for my camera gear. Then take a MaxPedition camera bag for carry on under seat. If there's mither and they want to check the backpack (as happened once on a full flight) I swap over my most valuable stuff to the MaxP bag and if necessary wear a body and lens rather than it going in the hold.

[@imagesbyrina]

Good luck if they switch planes on you to super small vehicles with no overhead bins at all - for both legs of the flight. Every passenger had to gate check - including this lady 🙋🏼‍♀️ with her 600mm, 100-400mm and 2 pro camera bodies and beyond. My main bag wasn’t even a roller - it was a 45L backpack - not too big at all but there was barely under the seat storage too for most passengers. It was either I gate checked or I didn’t fly. It was kind of like a bus in that I did see them *carefully* load all the bags beneath us but… I am still unsettled from that trip and somehow I feel that won’t be the last time it happens.

[@imagesbyrina]

Also I like this style of video - definitely good to mix it up if it works for you guys. 👌🏻

[@WesPerry]

The easiest way of preventing this is usually just by telling them the bag had a bunch of lithium ion batteries in it. They’re not ever allowed to check those and have to let you board with it. And presumably that’s not a lie either.

[@duncansgamechest]

As someone whos getting ready to do some traveling this year, (i just started getting some nice photo gear last year) i really appreciate the advice. I get nervous about my lenses/equipment getting lost or damaged during transport. You have me really tempted on the Sony a1.

[@reedmelicher8658]

What I'd really like to see is basically you wearing a GoPro for an uncut photo shoot. I want to see the process from professionally showing up & getting introduced all the way to interacting with the model or subject.

[@jeffreyklaum13]

I fly for work with my gear all the time for years now. American Airlines broke a 5dmk3 and a 70-200mm lens that was in my Think Tank roller that they forced me to gate check because it wouldn't fit into the overhead. They also wouldn't help pay for the damages after I protested they made me gate check it. After that I've never flown again without a Pelican 1510 roller. Fits in every over head and if it has to go under the plane no big deal. The thing is built for abuse. Also with American it helps to board in group 5 or better to make sure you have room for your roller. I pack a second bag to work out of if needed. I always try to fly Southwest because all their planes are 737's and there is always guaranteed overhead space.

[@richardcoward7234]

Safety - guidlines usually based on weight and size. Weight is the most problematic as the overhead bins are vulnerable to failure under a heavy load, especially seen if you experience any heavy landings or some bad turbulence. The risk in these situations is that the bin breaks open and, worst case, any heavy items fall on to someone’s head with the potential of doing a lot of damage. Size of bag will usually relate to available space but also big bags = heavy weights. On a small, busy, commuter aircraft you have very limited space so a big bag is a problem if EVERYONE has a big bag - yes it has happened! Your two-bag solution is a good compromise to take the max size and distributed weight. Hope that explains something of the problems we face in the industry. A good cabin crew is worth their weight in Gold so will always try to help find a solution. What I would ask is that if they want to reposition your bag, and it’s heavy, please lift it for them. Back strains are very common with cabin crew particularly if they are small. Several of my friends have been injured lifting or getting down heavy bags from the overhead locker bins, male and female. Good on you for staying polite and respectful to the crew too! Thank you! I like the vlog style today too. 👍🏻

[@codyl1992]

Jared I fly the CRJ's for a different regional airline flying on behalf of Delta. We have heard of some American airlines regionals doing this and what's happening is their FAA Approved weight and balance program is contingent on passengers onboard not having those roller bags. It's pretty silly but just how the program got certified. This lets them reduce the average weight of the passengers which can help with some weight/balance situations when you total up all the passengers and bags on the plane. When it comes to Delta regionals, and I believe United regionals too, if it fits it is fine to take on. I bet that bag would even fit on a CRJ-200 which is the smallest of those jets. But some of the American regionals are set up differently where they might prohibit those roller bags onboard (even if it seems smaller for a rolling bag). Like you say, definitely good to have a backup bag. But being in philly, you're probably mostly flying american airlines so it might just be something to plan around, if you're on a regional jet.

[@froknowsphoto]

Thank you for the info

[@josh10ra]

Jared this was a great video ! I hope to see more of these style videos in the future !

[@bbrown6574]

Really interesting how you do the teamwork and collaboration - love to see this kind of content. Take care.

[@JeffKolker]

I have that ThinkTank bag. As I walked down the jetway one time I was told that the bag wouldn't fit on the little plane. I told them it has before, but they said "we'll see you back here". One of the attendants kept their eye on me but I got to my seat and slid the bag into the compartment above, no problem. I just smiled at the attendant and sat down. Just about every flight leaving from my town is on a commuter plane.

[@jimjimgl3]

You handled it like you should have boarding that jet. I am a former photo editor who hired and sent photographers globally and yeah, some not great stories from that part of my career. Usually, things went/go south when a photographer cops an attitude. Politeness carries the day. And for the last 22 years I've been a commercial photographer and traveled pretty extensively around the world. The only time I had to get firm (5 on the A**hole scale) was when I was going to Patagonia for a job and we landed at an interim airport after taking off from Buenos Aires. I was just randomly looking out the window and saw my equipment cases being unloaded. I told the attendant that I just saw my case being unloaded and she said "no you didn't". I looked at her smirking face and said "let me talk to the captain". He came out and I showed him my cases on the airport cart on the tarmac and they delayed the takeoff until the cases were safely back in the cargo hold. BTW. I always marked my cases with neon tape just for the potential of incidences like this. You took great pics / video on your trip to Michigan. Hope we get to see more jobs in the future.

[@froknowsphoto]

that's insane and good point on bright ass markings.

[@dannodog]

Jared, I love the channel and watch all of your videos. This one is my personal favorite so far. The tips for the airport was stuff I never thought of. Thanks man. Be well.

[@michaeltuffin8147]

I fly American all the time, 7-8 roundtrips a year, to different domestic destinations in the U.S. They've never complained about me bringing my 30l Mindshift bag on the plane, as it does fit in the overhead storage bins. How many liters was your bag, Jared? Was it 40+?

[@sfink16]

Flying first class is another potential solution, albeit, very expensive. I flew first class to Alaska mostly for legroom on such a long flight. I always fly upgraded or first class, being as long legged as I am.

[@judeemclaughlin7394]

I had my gear (nowhere close to that much) for a vacation, in a backpack that fit under the seat and I had to unpack it going through security. Almost missed my flight because it took almost an hour to clear my camera and lenses. This has happened all but one time I was flying since last August. That time I unloaded my gear (camera, 2 lenses) and the security was surprised because it was obviously camera gear.

[@aussie2uGA]

The biggest issue in this environment now is you almost never know how the employee you engage with is going to handle issues that were never “issues” in the past. It’s a whole different world out there now.

[@timothyb175]

This happens regularly. trying to be in the front of the line always gives you a better chance because after a while they start saying you have to check bags. asking for the supervisor to sign guaranteeing insurance for the gear, telling them you have a bunch of lithium batteries is also prime because they can't be in the luggage area. i have my gear in a carry on bag that I have built into a camera bag with pick foam. everything is secure and it fits under the seat if I have to. I put the camera body and 24-70 in my backpack until I get on the plane so the weight is never over the limit. it's important that whatever you have doesn't look bulky. that will get you in trouble every time. my travel tripod, a lightstand and modifiers go in my luggage

[@danielschmaderer]

This was an awesome story. I enjoyed every bit of it, form the video you made, to the photos, to the airport bit, and even to the curlies that you made sure to mention were NOT short and curlies. RIP fallen hair tossed to the ground.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Lovely video. Thanks for keeping it real! I deal with this all the time and the long haul international trips are particularly challenging. I have not had a problem yet.

[@keensoundguy6637]

Every time I'm on a flight with Jared, I change his camera settings from RAW to jpg.

[@stevenzimmerman6842]

My son and his friends travel internationally with a lot of electronic gear, to keep their gear from being stolen, they put a Starter Pistol in it, lock it and check it in as a firearm. They don't have to use those TSA locks, they can use better ones, and you have to be present if they want to open it. Luggage with firearms are closely monitored and tracked! You don't need a permit for a starter pistol, they're cheap and you have to use a hard lockable case since a firearm is with your gear. You still need pack it good since it can still be thrown around! Starter Pistol Trick!

[@jaybravo2199]

Oh this! I travel quite a bit with my kit. I check all of my clothes and carry on all of my gear. It's usually not a problem unless I get booked on a smaller regional jet.

[@yanni6556]

Crazy to see the price differences in USD to other currencies. I feel like other parts of the world get charged substantially more

[@jer3006]

I don't camera-fly-travel but I'm really glad I watched this video. So many great tips in this associated with the shoot once you and all your gear got to Michigan. Thank you.

[@derzanpeltier]

Jared! I love this kind of video, this is very informative and important please do more of this. Also amazing fro btw

[@Jar31]

Come here to Michigan anytime from spring-fall this is one of the most beautiful state in the country! Especially the Upper Peninsula!

[@simonmaduxx6777]

Stupidly informative video... Especially for us photogs just suffering with the transition to video. The considerations in the various shots is commendable. I myself used to storyboard back in the days so I tend to shoot exactly to whatever I boarded. This takes that notion and throws it in the garbage. And that's a great thing. Really really appreciate it.

[@clintwoosley9512]

The likely reason is when you have to turn it sideways it takes up a significant amount of space in the small bin. This is a problem on full flights. The larger planes have deeper cabinets allowing them to go in with the wheels out. So if its not a full flight its not really a problem. But if it is full the last people wont have room for even back pack size bags. Keep up this great work! Really enjoy the photostories!

[@froknowsphoto]

That wasn’t it either.

[@mikkoliukko]

Few years ago fly from New York to Helsinki with my acoustic guitar check-in said you can't take that to cabin. I saw few Finnish flight attendants shouted them can I take this guitar if I play you a song. And yes it worked

[@ScottTice1971]

Love it! Great photo story. I want more Fro stories. Who else interesting is sporting a killer Fro?

[@videopyc]

Jared, this is by far one of your best video !

[@spansaver]

Kyle Troup is awesome... so are you Fro!

[@kevinmadore1794]

The smaller airplane that you mentioned is an Embraer 145, sometimes known as an Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ).

[@Ordnajela1]

Hey man. Gate agent for American here, and photographer as well. While I do understand the frustration please try to work with us. We’re instructed to enforce the rules and regulations we spend weeks at training learning, and more often than not we have a supervisor watching our every move. It’s nothing personal really. I always try to advise fellow photographers of ways to get around this rule. I will say that your bag is absolutely too big for a CRJ carry on. The pilot likely let it slide to avoid taking a delay and having to file tons of paperwork. Sometimes the arguments are just not worth the hassle. I will say however that your reservation with AA has likely been remarked with the incident and this may not fly in the future. The best work-around for this issue has been to buy a shorter bag. A nice camera backpack is great for travel, and some even have a handle and roller wheels but can be worn as a back pack. Those absolutely work for CRJ600-900s and E145/40s. Anyway. Best of luck on future travels! I hope I was able to provide a bit of insight.

[@walo2k5]

never thought bowling would look so efn cool in a pic....good stuff dude

[@jimpack9622]

You did a really great job on this, really enjoyable and informative to watch thank you.

[@ericnathanguel]

The captain is like, "You shoot Sony. Hell no. Put that crap in the belly of the plane."

[@rayb1330]

I saw you on the Brad and Kyle channel. Good to see the cameo appearance.

[@MattWhiteMattWPBS]

Other thing - wear a jacket with reasonable pockets, and maybe cargo trousers. If there's a weight check, size check or other problems, you can get away with chucking a few lenses or bodies into pockets. It's not another carry on, but you'd be surprised how much gear you can fit into different places.

[@corysilkenphotography308]

Cool stuff! I recommend packing in a camera cube (f stop large pro) and then sticking that in a basic wheelie bag or pelican. Then, if the airline gets their panties in a bunch, just whip it out and hand them the empty shell while giving the best gfy grin you can muster. Last resort (i.e. Lufthansa wants to weigh it): put everything over your shoulder under your jacket, and in you jacket pockets.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Loved this blog. Entertaining and insightful

[@jcasey912]

That's a great story, the bowling part, and nice job with the folks on the plane.

[@Nico-bc4ir]

I also do love the GM primes. Would have gone for the 24 instead of the 35 though, for more versatility. You can always switch to crop mode and get a 35-ish if need be. Also interesting that you prefer the 135 instead of Sigma's 85/1.4 for portraits. Awesome video, thanks!

[@farajistarks501]

as a fellow owner of the 135 GM I'm not surprised he uses this lens for portraits. It truly is a dream of a lens to use!

[@nathandkreosote9917]

The Sigma 85 1.4 is amazing, image quality is great. The 135 is great too but you have to be in a different zip code to get a full length shot for portraits. The 85 is just more versatile.

[@farajistarks501]

@@nathandkreosote9917 Yeah I agree. I have a 50 for the full length portraits. 85 is like a baby 135. WAY easier to frame with very pleasing results. For my lens kit I I built, I wanted only 3 lenses, short, medium, and long, and 85 is like right between medium and long

[@LonestarTrent]

I’ve heard telling the attendants that you have rechargeable batteries in your carry on because they can’t allow rechargeable batteries in the below because they can explode

[@johndavidtackett]

Had this happen in Fiji and New Zealand mainly bc people saw a roller and wanted to check the weight which is ALWAYS over limit by a ton due to the glass, like he said be nice but firm/assertive when it’s necessary. Never had to check it but did have to pay $100 extra in Fiji but somehow got to keep it with me for being over the weight limit. Love thinktank, I use their old international v2.0

[@CarolineMaryan]

This was great, Jared! I’d love to see more. And, I share your frustration about traveling with camera gear! I used to fly out of Richmond, VA on Embraer jets. Now, I drive to DC to fly, It’s just easier!

[@rblast1]

Enjoyed the video and the tips. Favorite picture was of picking the hair reflection.

[@diotough]

I once traveled trans atlantic and BA told me I had to check it. I asked well in advance so I bought a huge Pelican case, had everything in there, had specific gear insurance and had everthing registered with customs in advance leaving documentation and replacement cable ties (as additional fastening) prepared in the case. Let's say people gave me very weird looks but nobody thought about even checking the case, neither TSA nor CBP. Back then I was travelling with a medium format setup so everything was rather big and bulky.

[@jimpool6096]

I love the Think Tank bag, we use it for our overseas trips. It's never been a problem even in puddle jumpers over seas.

[@leedodge4227]

This was a good video, started with gear selection and challenges of flying with it, then goes to making a beer ad. All on the fly and getting it put together in a few hours.

[@bensp1193]

Adding a WoW to Steven for commercial style video. 👍

[@totalwargamer183]

I love hear pros talk shop. There is always good info if you listen. Would definitely like more “vlog” style videos.

[@stepancivin2407]

Great video. I would really like to see a similar video about photographing a concert. Thanks

[@tylerh914]

I have the same bag and agree it fits in every plane I have flown in. on planes they say no rollers I carry it and don't roll it bast the agents. So far never had an issue, I also always pick seats with guaranteed over head bin space. so far never had an issue even on prop planes.

[@zerenjin3999]

For me, on CRJ900, if I really do not want to check my carry-on suitcase, I will order first class and board as soon as possible because first class is a 1-2 layout and the storage space above the two seats is almost as big as you may get on A320/737(At least for CRJ900 of Delta).

[@guillermotraverso4112]

welcome to the airplane nightmare, you never win. they put all the obstacles they can until you see you waste more time than you thought and then you give up.

[@evenios2831]

yaaaaaaaay you have the 135mm f1.8 g master thats the only pro lens i have but invested in and glad i did its amazing! i think the 12-24 is way too wide for my tastes tho lol

[@nes.torfernandez]

I do exactly the same every time I fly. Carry on with all my gear in, cameras lenses, battery, radio goggles. Personal ítem my clothe, laptop some wires and one FPV drone on each side of the backpack. If I don’t do it that way I’m not traveling I’ve only checked gear once and it was my underwater z6 rig like housing, uw strobe and done port with 4 locks

[@EricRudolph9]

(only 15 seconds into video) "wait a min Jackson ?! Damn you were right next door.....and I missed it"

[@derbagger22]

This was a fun one. I grew up bowling and used to watch candlepin Saturday mornings in Boston. Then the PBA on Saturday afternoon...

[@kirbygriffin778]

I saw you in the background on The House bowling channel taking a pic of Kyle. Figure a video was coming about it. The Instagram commercial was good, but I was more sold on the ball. Zen ball good ball.

[@gringowotshela7745]

Story of my life. I don’t fly with my Think Tank or anything with wheels. Think Tank fits perfectly under the seat as well I have done it several times

[@paulconnors2078]

I flew to FL on AA from Newark, NJ to Charlotte on a 737 and from Charlotte, NC to Melbourne, FL on an AA Candadair RJ-900, the jet you probably flew on. My bag was the ThinkTank Airport Commuter (no wheels) and had a body and several lenses and had no problems. Perhaps it was just that your bag had wheels?

[@creatorsjourney6286]

I carry my gear on a Pelican, it has wheels and a handle. I made the mistake to check as they requested and my 70-200mm got damage IS and AF wouldn’t work. So now I carry a media pass around my neck and never check as baggage. I explain to them why and never had an issue after that.

[@EDDY69]

I also use a pelican, 1535 air. I’m really surprised they broke your lens inside a pelican but stranger things have happened. I usually pack a few colorful zip ties and a lock for my case if they want me to check it. It might be worth getting some “fragile warning” stickers.

[@creatorsjourney6286]

@@EDDY69 they don’t care about your luggage even when it has a big fat fragile red tape on it. I’m sure to toss the crap out of it🤨 never again though. If it was lighting or things like that I don’t care, you know

[@OutdoorPhotographerChan]

I can’t help but instantly think of @Trent Palmer every time I hear that audio from the IG Reel video. 😂

[@karluzzo]

I follow you since the beginning, basically, and you still surprise me, Jared. Always 😍👏👏

[@johnlucas6360]

Jared, you don't know me, but I wish I had known you were in my hometown of Jackson!! I would have loved to met you! I even drove past the bowling alley when the tournament was going!! If you ever come back, let me know, and I will buy you dinner!

[@katpis9121]

Crj 900 had terrible storage bins. I have worked on these planes lots. They are pain in the ass lol

[@jctedsap]

Haven’t bowled in years. Brought back many great memories. I would think that the longer zoom would be great for capturing the strike.

[@rjb9377]

nice video. appreciate it that you are doing real work and talking about your experience, ie how to select and pack your camera gear, lens you chose and photos of the results. this is much much better than all these gear reviews that are not accompanied experience and example, also, appreciated your video from last year after the Jan 6 episode at the Capital when photographers were attacked and camera equipment broken. thank you

[@blaineblasdell5151]

Been using Red River Paper for years. Great product

[@jimfeldman4035]

I switched to that same model from the wheeled model for exactly the same reason. I got caught on a commuter with the TT airport navigator. It fit's overhead on full sized. Switched to the TT airport commuter.

[@braddahjerry]

Awesome shots and footage of thr PBA event. Always liked the behind scenes look during tournaments

[@willardivins3736]

Awesome, and timely video. I was in a similar situation years back, for my flight back to local from utah, after photographing superbike races. The issue was weight. There was a bit of a (cordial) standoff, and I was willing to hop on a bus to avoid checking such expensive gear. In the end, they relented and allowed me to board with my camera bag. Troup is one of my favorites to watch in a competition. Such a unique style, and fun personality! Now, I need to pack the camera bag for my flight to Montana. What to bring....

[@yrsued]

I had the same thing happen to me flying from Iowa to OHare, the flight attendant was very nice and she put my Think Tank Airport Security in the spot where they put the crew stuff, she checked her own stuff!! It was American and it was some sort of Buddy Holly Plane.

[@philturland8585]

See if someone can 3D print slip-on/slide-on square wheel covers to disguise the wheels. A rectangular box with a slot 1/2 down one side for the axle.