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View Enlargement Think Tank Photo Multimedia DSLR Video Features Emmy® and Pulitzer Prize Winners
Emmy® Award winning multimedia producer Dai Sugano and Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice have collaborated on a video featuring Think Tank Photo’s new Multimedia DSLR bag system. Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, the video features Fitzmaurice utilizing Think Tank’s Multimedia Wired Up Collection system to capture still, audio, and movement in a rich urban setting. Sugano and Fitzmaurice are on the cutting edge of photojournalists utilizing Multimedia DSLRs such as the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon D90 to produce visual journalistic stories of immense depth. The video is available at www.thinktankphoto.com/mmvideo
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Photo: Dai Sugano
www.thinktankphoto.com/mmvideo
Posted: June 15, 2009

View Enlargement Our history of inventions and innovation
Since our founding, we have focused on listening the photographers' real needs and using the design process to create bags that solve their specific problems. This history of innovation and invention has been captured in a timeline available at www.thinktankphoto.com/inventions
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www.thinktankphoto.com/inventions
Posted: May 12, 2009

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The 6 Keys to Purchasing the Right Rolling Camera Bag
For photographers, having to check their gear before boarding an airline exposes them to one of their greatest fears: the theft or loss of their equipment and possibly their livelihood. To aid photographers in making this essential purchasing decision, we have released a white paper, “The Top Six Points When Selecting a Roller,” that is available for free download at www.thinktankphoto.com/roller
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/roller
Posted: May 11, 2009

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Entirely Re-engineered Sunscreen Released
Based upon input from scores of professional photographers, we have released a completely re-designed and re-engineered field sunscreen, the Pixel Sunscreen V2.0. This sunscreen pops open immediately for quick access.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_PxlSunscreenV2.php
Posted: March 16, 2009

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Free White Paper Published About Serbian Street Photographer Boogie
We have just published a free white paper in which Think Tank Photo co-founder Doug Murdoch interviews noted Serbian street photographer Boogie.
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Photo: Boogie
www.thinktankphoto.com/boogie
Posted: March 16, 2009

View Enlargement Think Tank Photo Co-Founder Wins Picture of the Year Award
Think Tank Photo co-founder Deanne Fitzmaurice's evocative shot, "Frank and Joe," was a Picture of the Year International (POYI) "Award of Excellence" winner.


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www.poyi.org/66/09/ae02.php
Posted: March 16, 2009

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Three new backpacks for shooting in crowded urban settings released
Think Tank Photo has launched a new design in photo backpacks, the StreetWalker™ series. With the three new backpacks’ slim vertical profile, photographers can navigate crowded places and public transportation while still being able to access professional photographic equipment.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_StWlkr.php
Posted: December 4, 2008

View Enlargement Free White Paper: "Active Shooting vs. Storage & Transportation"
Think Tank Photo founder and president, Doug Murdoch, has just posted a free white paper explaining how leading photographers decide which camera bag to use for different situations.
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www.thinktankphoto.com/active
Posted: December 4, 2008

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OUR AIRPORT BACKPACKS NOW FEATURE ENHANCED SECURITY
Last year, Think Tank Photo revolutionized how photographers travel by reducing one of their greatest fears: the theft of their equipment and possibly their livelihood. In keeping with its mission of listening and responding to photographers’ needs and to its rapid development design philosophy, Think Tank Photo announces that it has enhanced the security features of its lineup of backpacks. With these new design solutions, photographers can now carry their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto aircraft with different carry on requirements, legally store them in overhead bins or under the seat, and secure them to immoveable objects once they land.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtAccel.php

View Enlargement Visit Think Tank Photo's Facebook Page
To keep up with a new dimension of news, updates, insights, and thoughts, sign up as a friend at Think Tank's new Facebook page.
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www.facebook.com/pages/THINK-TANK-PHOTO/21678123158?ref=s
Posted: November 11, 2008

View Enlargement Does our gear define us?
Think Tank Photo president and lead designer Doug Murdoch questions whether our gear are tools or toys.
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www.dougmurdoch.com
Posted: October 17, 2008

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SNEAK PREVIEW! First Expandable Backpack
In December, Think Tank Photo will release the Shape Shifter™, the first backpack designed to expand and contract to fit DSLR equipment.
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Photo: Alvin Jornada
www.thinktankphoto.com/shapeshifter
Posted: October 15, 2008

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Urban Disguise 35 Released
The new Urban Disguise™35 is the perfect size for photographers on the go: it holds up to a 13.3" laptop with a standard-size DSLR or up to a 10" laptop with a Pro-size DSLR with lens attached.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_UrbnDsgs.php
Posted: September 30, 2008

View Enlargement 11 Photography Luminaries Join Design Board
Eleven highly respected professional photographers have joined the companys Design Board. These luminaries have agreed to provide Think Tank Photos designers with detailed input about their carrying solution needs and the challenges they face in transporting a wide variety of complex and often heavy photographic equipment to different settings.
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www.thinktankphoto.com/about_ttp.html
Posted: September 5, 2008

View Enlargement Preparing for the Biggest Organized Event of Them All
Award-winning photojournalist Vincent Laforet posted a fascinating blog entry that provides a peek behind the scenes of what it takes to prepare to shoot the Olympics.
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blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/archive/2008/08/06/preparing-for-the-biggest-organized-event-of-them-all-the-olympics.aspx
Posted: August 17, 2008

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Airport Airstream and Skin System win American Photo Editor's Choice Awards
Two of our new designs were recently given Editor's Choice awards for camera bag design from American Photo.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtAStrm.php
Posted: July 23, 2008

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DigitalTrekker Matt Brandon switches to Modular System
Matt Brandon has a special eye for portraits of people set in their natural environment. He shoots often for international faith based NGOs and non-profits. On a recent trip to Indonesia, Matt switched to Think Tank Photo's Modular System.
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Photo: Keith Talley
http://digitaltrekker.com
Posted: May 20, 2008

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Introducing Our Complete Line of Rolling Cases
We have released three new or completely upgraded rolling bags that provide more protection and security for transporting heavy and expensive photography gear. All three rollers feature advanced security features, such as front and back cable locks, a TSA lock, and the Security Plate “Lost and Found” service.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_RllrGrp.php
Posted: March 5, 2008

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The Skin Collection: Thin, Flexible Bags for Quick Access
We have just released our new “Skin” series. These bags, which are designed to fit on Think Tank Photo belts or regular belts, are very thin and flexible modular pieces that lay flat when empty and conform to your gear when full. Their ability to be compressed when empty frees up valuable space in your cases, especially when in transit.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_SknCmpnts.php
Posted: March 5, 2008

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Pre-mount Your Rain Cover For Quick Deployment With Hydrophobia
Hydrophobia™ 300 - 600 is the first rain cover specifically designed to be pre-mounted for quick deployment.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_HydroPhb.php
Posted: November 12, 2005

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Think Tank Photo co-founder Deanne Fitzmaurice named Icon of Imaging
Deanne was recently selected with other photography luminaries as one of Microsoft's "Icons of Imaging." The members of this program are recognized around the world as leaders in photography and digital imaging.
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Photo: Jeff Chui
www.microsoft.com/prophoto/icons/fitzmaurice/bio.aspx
Posted: December 28, 2007

View Enlargement Airport International Named 2008 "Hot One" Award Winner
Our breakthrough roller, the Airport International, was awarded Professional Photographer’s “Hot One Award” as one of the industry's best new camera bags for professional application.
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www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtInl.php
Posted: January 6, 2008

View Enlargement Think Tank Photo Wins 3 American Photo Editor's Choice Awards
American Photo awarded 2007 Editor's Choice Awards to the rotation360° backpack, the Airport International Roller, and the Camera Strap.
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www.popphoto.com/americanphotofeatures/4240/editors-choice-2007.html.
Posted: September 3, 2007

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IT'S A BELTPACK. IT'S A SHOULDER BAG. IT'S THE CHANGE UP.
For photographers who require a sturdy field bag they can use in a variety of settings, Think Tank Photo announces the release of the Change Up. This one bag changes form as a belt pack, a shoulder bag, and even can be carried on the chest when supported by the enclosed harness system.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ChngUp.php
Posted: August 13, 2007

View Enlargement 12 Photography Luminaries Join Our Design Board
Twelve respected and discerning photographers have joined the our Design Board. These luminaries have agreed to provide our designers with their carrying solution needs, input about what’s working and what’s not, and detailed information about the challenges they face in carrying a wide variety of complex and often heavy photographic equipment in different settings.
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www.thinktankphoto.com/about_ttp.html
Posted: August 13, 2007

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PHOTOGRAPHY BACKPACK DESIGNED TO FIT INSIDE ROLLING HARD CASES RELEASED
Photographers on the move now can have the best of backpacks and rolling hard cases. Think Tank Photo announces the release of the Airport™ Ultralight, a photo backpack designed to fit within hard cases such as the Pelican 1510 Carry On Case and the Hardigg Storm Case iM2500.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtUltrlght.php
Posted: May 6, 2007

View Enlargement Download free article on how to protect your gear while traveling
To aid photographers in getting their gear through the airport and safely onto the plane, especially while traveling internationally, we have posted a free article entitled “Fear for your gear while running through the airport.”
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www.thinktankphoto.com/airport

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First Camera Bags Designed to Disguise Photography Equipment
For photographers operating in urban or dangerous environments, carrying thousands of dollars worth of photo equipment can be an invitation to have their gear stolen. Given the size of most gear set-ups, it is increasingly difficult to keep from attracting unwanted attention. To aid in lessening this threat, Think Tank Photo has released a new line of shoulder bags—The Urban Disguise—in six sizes designed to allow photographers to travel in style while still protecting their valuable equipment from prying eyes.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_UrbnDsgs.php
Posted: November 12, 2005

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First Expandable bag for Camera Bodies Plus Lenses
Sometimes all photographers need in the field is one digital SLR body and a lens. To meet this need, Think Tank Photo has released the Digital Holster™. Available in five sizes, its expandable “Pop Down” bottom section allows it to hold lenses of two different vertical heights with the hood in position or with it reversed.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_DgtlHlstr.php
Posted: March 26, 2007

View Enlargement Think Camera bestows Editor's Choice award on rotation360° backpack
Thinkcamera.com, a leading online forum for photography, awarded the rotation360° backpack its Editor's Choice Award, saying, "The ThinkTank Rotation 360 is by far the best made bag I've ever picked up. I don't mean the best camera bag. There are high end hiking rucksacks that aren't made this well."
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http://www.thinkcamera.com/news/article/mps/UAN/422/v/1/sp/
Posted: March 26, 2007

View Enlargement rotation360° Backpack Wins 2007 DIMA Award
Of the hundreds of digital products on display at recent PMA Sneak Peek 2007, the official press event of PMA 07 in Las Vegas, only 18 were selected by a panel of digital imaging editors to receive the prestigious DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award. One of the recipients was our rotation360° backpack.
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www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1173819266.html
Posted: March 20, 2007

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New rolling bag meets international and small aircraft carry on size requirements.
Only our new Airport International carry-on roller lets you legally store bodies, lenses, and accessories in overhead bins or under the seats of international carriers and smaller regional commuter aircraft.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtInl.php
Posted: January 22, 2007

View Enlargement rotation360° AWARDED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S “HOT ONE AWARD” AS BEST NEW CAMERA BAG
Think Tank Photo’s breakthrough rotating camera backpack, the rotation360°, was today awarded Professional Photographer’s “Hot One Award” as the industry's best new camera bag for professional application.
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www.rotation360.com
Posted: January 14, 2007

View Enlargement Co Founder of Think Tank Photo on INSIDE DIGITAL PHOTO radio program
Special guest co-host Deanne Fitzmaurice the 2005 Pulitzer prize winning
Photo Journalist from the San Francisco Chronicle joins Scott Sheppard in
studio for this broadcast program of Inside Digital Photo. https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/subscribePodcast?id=203423898
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www.popphoto.com
Posted: December 12, 2006

View Enlargement Pixel Pocket Rocket named PCPhoto Editor's Choice
PCPhoto named Think Tank Photo's Pixel Pocket Rocket as one of their "favorite products." The Pixel Pocket Rocket stores 10 memory cards in a small, compact package that fits easily in your pocket or attaches to your belt or bags. It also includes a business card holder for easy identification.
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http://www.pcphotomag.com/content/2006/dec/editorschoice_06.shtml
Posted: November 12, 2005

View Enlargement Doug Murdoch featured on Photo Talk Radio
Gain insights into our design philosophy by listening to an interview on the Web with Think Tank Photo's founder.
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www.worldtalkradio.com/archive.asp?aid=8413
Posted: November 19, 2006

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IT’S A BACKPACK. IT’S A BELTPACK. IT’S THE rotation360°!
The rotation360° backpack “breaks the barrier” about which photographers in the field constantly complain: that they have to remove their backpack in order to access the contents inside. With the rotation360°, in seconds a beltpack can be rotated from inside of the backpack to the front of the body, allowing photographers to access their gear stored inside without having to take off or swivel the entire backpack.
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http://www.rotation360.com
Posted: November 12, 2005

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Photographer Jean-Sebastien Morisset reviews the Airport Security roller
Noted photographer Jean-Sebastian Morisset calls Think Tank Photo's Airport Security roller "ideally suited" for carrying all of his gear, including his newly purchased, and redesigned, Ikelite 8 inch ports.
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Photo: Jean-Sebastien Morisset
www.mvpix.com/photographers/archives/photography-equipment/think-tank-airport-security-carryon-review.html
Posted: October 11, 2006

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FOUR NEW CAMERA BAGS CREATE COMPLETE AIR TRAVEL SOLUTION
The newest additions to our air travel line – the Airport Check In briefcase and the Airport Antidote Airport Acceleration, and Glass Taxi backpacks – allow photographers to carry their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto planes with different carry on requirements and legally store them in overhead bins or under the seat.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com
Posted: September 26, 2006

View Enlargement Free Article Posted on Alleviating Back Pain
Think Tank Photo has posted a free article for photographers on how the right camera bags can reduce the risk of back injury.
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www.thinktankphoto.com/backpain
Posted: May 17, 2006

View Enlargement THE CRITICS AGREE: AIRPORT SECURITY IS A HIT
Released in January 2006, Think Tank Photo’s Airport Security—the first roller designed to hold large lenses and fit within airline carry-on baggage size requirements, while offering photographers the ability to secure their bag—has been hailed as a success by discerning professionals.
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Photo: Doug Murdoch
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtScrty.php
Posted: February 17, 2006

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FIRST SECURE ROLLING AIRLINE CARRY-ON BAG RELEASED
Think Tank Photo’s new Airport Security rolling carry-on bag not only allows photographers to roll their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto an airliner and legally store them in an overhead bin, it features front- pocket and main compartment combination locks and a cable from a secret rear hatch that allow them to secure their bag to posts, trees, and other immovable objects.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtScrty.php
Posted: January 16, 2006

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THINK TANK PHOTO POSTS FREE ARTICLE FOR GETTING THROUGH THE AIRPORT (www.thinktankphoto.com/airport)
Think Tank Photo has posted a free article entitled “Fear for your gear while running through the airport.”
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www.thinktankphoto.com/airport
Posted: November 12, 2005

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PHOTOFOCUS HAILS AIRPORT ADDICTED AS “BEST PHOTO BACKPACK” (www.photofocus.com/shownews.php?nid=69)
Award-winning photographer Scott Bourne hails the Airport Addicted as, "hands down, the best photo backpack on the market."
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www.photofocus.com/shownews.php?nid=69
Posted: November 12, 2005

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FIRST CAMERA BAG DESIGNED FOR CHANGING TELECONVERTERS RELEASED (www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_LnsDrpIn.php)
Think Tank Photo announced the release of the Lens Drop In, the first camera bag specifically designed for changing teleconverters, such as a 1.4 X or 2 X without the lens caps on, as fast as possible.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_LnsDrpIn.php
Posted: November 14, 2005

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THINK TANK PHOTO RELEASES THE FIRST BACKPACK SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR AIRPORT TRAVEL THAT WILL HOLD LARGE LENSES AND A LAPTOP (www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtAddctd.php)
Think Tank Photo announces the release of Airport Addicted, the first backpack designed to hold large lenses [e.g. a 400 2.8 with lens hood and a 300 2.8], as well as multiple SLR bodies and a laptop computer, and fit within airline dimension requirements for overhead storage compartments.
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Photo: Kurt Rogers
www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtAddctd.php
Posted: November 14, 2005



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