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[Harry]

This is what I'm taking -

Camera/Laptop backpack

Laptop

Canon 450D

Canon 18-55mm lense

Canon 70-300mm lense

Tamron 10-24mm Ultrawide angle lense

UV filters

Polariser filter

Tripod

2 x camera batteries

Adaptors/plugs etc

8Gb memory card

250Gb backup hard drive

Mobile phone

Phone charger

Plug converter x 2

iPod

iPod connectors/cables

A few pre-made CDs

T-shirts

Shorts

1 x pair of jeans

1 x hoody (chav! lol)

Underwear/socks

Trainers

Birkenstocks

Toothpaste/brush

Shaving gel

Razor & blades

Deoderant/Antipersperent

Factor 50 sunblock

Insect Repellant

Antihistamine cream

Plasters

Anti-Diarrhoea tablets (you can never be sure)

Paracetemol

Neurofen

Hair products

Passport

Flight Confirmation Details

ESTA registration form (filled in)

Insurance docs

NW Ts & Cs

NW Info sheet

Currency

I'm hoping that's me ready for action now

Edited April 25, 2010 by Harry

[TornadoJo]

Thats cool about the phone. My niece will kill me if I don't call her on her birthday.

Harry - good call on the medicine and sunblock - not on my list as it's on my shopping list.

2 days for you - woohoo!

[Harry]

Thats cool about the phone. My niece will kill me if I don't call her on her birthday.

Harry - good call on the medicine and sunblock - not on my list as it's on my shopping list.

2 days for you - woohoo!

Yeah I know....the anticipation now is really growing! I'll be happier when all through customs etc and with the guys at the cars and seeing all the barons etc in action! Until I'm through the airport security etc I won't be able to relax (don't know why - nothing to hide - I just always worry that they are going to find a reason to hold me up/not let me through, lol)

[Arron]

I think I'm all packed now and if I'm not I don't care anymore

For 38 days I've got.... (will need to do some washing at some point :ph34r: )

Panasonic FZ38 Camera

Wide lens for camera (£14 ebay purchase thats ace!)

Samung HD Camcorder

Netbook

Phone

17 T-Shirts

13 Shorts

5 Shirts

1 Jeans (and wearing one over)

Fleece

Thin rainproof jacket just incase

Boxers/socks

Trainers

Flip flops

Smart shoes

All usual toiletries including lots of Ibuprofen for Tour 2

Antiseptic cream

Passport and license

Cash

Credit cards

Flight details/forms/owt else needed

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

Hi All,

Not long to go now!

Just a few questions as usual!

Ok - Tour 2 - is anyone on the BA flight from Heathrow at 11.40 on the 8th May? Just wondering if I'll be on my own?

I'm on that flight too Jo if you want to meet somewhere.

I know what you mean Harry about the security/customs etc. I'll be happy when I walk of the airport doors over there and it's all done, and it's time to go chasing!

[icbinb]

Nearly ready! I will be packing very shortly. I look forward to seeing you all. I aim to get to Heathrow in plenty of time tomorrow. I will probably bump in to Andy P at some point, and I will let you know when I get there Harry. Less than 18 hours to go!

[TornadoJo]

I'm on that flight too Jo if you want to meet somewhere.

Cool. Dave is too so I won't be getting drunk on my own on the flight LOL

J x

[MAF]

Cool. Dave is too so I won't be getting drunk on my own on the flight LOL

J x

i understand there is a new "no alcohol" policy with your airline Jo

have a safe and trouble free flight out there you lot

[IanM]

Some impressive kit lists!

I'm travelling a bit lighter than planned as I wasn't able to get the HD broadcast cam for the weeks I am touring, but I still will be weighed down with :

Canon 1D MKIIN

Canon EOS 300 as a back up

Panasonic Lumix pocket cam

Sigma 10-20 EX

Sigma 70-200 EX

Sigma 1.4x extender (saves taking the longer zooms)

Remote shutter releases

Spare batteries

A pile of SD and CF cards

1Gb External disc

samsung Notebook

MS GPS (Pharoah)

zoom gorilla pod and compact

flash gun

assorted cables and power options

add to that some clothes, money, cards and documents

Not sure if I'll get away with just hand luggage......

Ian

[TornadoJo]

Some impressive kit lists!

I'm travelling a bit lighter than planned as I wasn't able to get the HD broadcast cam for the weeks I am touring, but I still will be weighed down with :

Canon 1D MKIIN

Canon EOS 300 as a back up

Panasonic Lumix pocket cam

Sigma 10-20 EX

Sigma 70-200 EX

Sigma 1.4x extender (saves taking the longer zooms)

Remote shutter releases

Spare batteries

A pile of SD and CF cards

1Gb External disc

samsung Notebook

MS GPS (Pharoah)

zoom gorilla pod and compact

flash gun

assorted cables and power options

add to that some clothes, money, cards and documents

Not sure if I'll get away with just hand luggage......

Ian

My bag is too big for BA's hand luggage policy 70cm's tall, I think 35 wide but very, very thin as it's quite empty. I'd say it's half full when the straps are pulled tight. Thought about downsizing to get in in hand luggage but BA's policy for hand luggage is 56cms high, 45cms wide and 25cms deep and you're only allowed one piece of hand luggage and one handbag/laptop case.

I don't think my stuff would fit in that.

If I have my trolley bag at lease I'll have loads of spare space for duty free and maybe a few of the tripods that would otherwise have been left in a field as mentioned above, so, if anyone has anything they want to stick in my bag at the end of tour two (thats legal and fits around all of the cowboy boots, of course - LOL) you're more than welcome. We can swap out when we get back to the UK.

Edited April 27, 2010 by Clippyjo

[IanM]

Hi Jo

I'm carrying the expensive bits hand luggage, spare batteries/chargers etc I'm going to risk in the hold, along with the tripod. My main camera is a bit of a beast, so I'm still deliberating on taking a sturdier tripod to cope with it, or maybe stay close to the ground/car roof etc using a sandbag.

A handy hint for using tripods in windy conditions, attach a couple of those wrist/ankle velcro weights to the lower legs to help with stability

Ian

[TornadoJo]

Well,

I'm surprised - I must be the world best packer! Everything I had before now fits in a hand luggage sized bag, give or take a few centremeters.

I even bought a couple of those space saver bags you can push all of the air out of and haven't used them.

Yay me.

Here's a handy hint for all.....

Roll your clothes - Don't fold. Takes up sooo much less room. You'll be shocked!

Happy packing.

Jo

-x-

[D-J-V]

Wohooo

My sigma 10-20mm lens arrived, also got that cable release from HK, think I am all set on the technical side of the gear!

Just need to make sure I have got enough clothes and buy some shorts and I am good to go. Less that a week to go!

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

Almost done here, just need a bag to put my stuff in. The one I had last year got ripped on the plane coming home!

My Casio EX-F1 arrived on Friday so I'm looking forward to playing with that out there.

Thanks for that tip Jo, I hate packing I'll be leaving that until Friday night but I'll certainly try rolling up my clothes.

Can't wait now, just want to get on the plane. Models looking interesting too!

[TornadoJo]

Oh my,

Had to re-packed for the hundredth time - gone back to the big bag as I'm happier taking that than trying to carry a smaller heavier bag across london, along with my not so light hand luggage of laptop and camera. Bonus - can slip these in the case and remove at the airport so nothing to carry on the tube - yay

Not to mention I need the wheels with my bust knees, back and shoulder after a fall on the weekend. :doh:Doah!

Will be all better by sat though I hope. Hopeing my knees have reverted from black back to their normal colour or I'm going to look very amusing in shorts! LOL:D

[ian cameron]

well have just started to pack im a bit all over the place but im sure by tomorrow i'll have packed well i hope so I fly out friday afternoon so not much time to go still got to get my dollers and bug spray and other essentials oh well theres always wallmart to fall back on if i have forgot anything

[Tom Lynch]

Hi all

Well the plains/planes are waiting for you. I hope you all have a safe and pleasant flight and arrive ready to rock & roll. I do not know about Ian needing a bug spray, I would say that the bugs need an Ian spray

[dogs32]

Im all complete,all packed

dollars all sorted,Insurance,medical kit and resussitation kit all packed

Looking forward to meeting Toto.....

OH musnt forget Pauls CD of Jim Reaves

Only 13 hrs to D DAY

Cant wait

nearly forgot my Pink Pyjamas

One Final Curry to night to spice up the night

no problem with flight, all scheduled to leave on time to fly through my first Supercell this year

Edited May 6, 2010 by dogs32

[Tom Lynch]

Im all complete,all packed

dollars all sorted,Insurance,medical kit and resussitation kit all packed

Looking forward to meeting Toto.....

OH musnt forget Pauls CD of Jim Reaves

Only 13 hrs to D DAY

Cant wait

nearly forgot my Pink Pyjamas

One Final Curry to night to spice up the night

no problem with flight, all scheduled to leave on time to fly through my first Supercell this year

Have a safe journey Pat.

Tom

[dogs32]

Have a safe journey Pat.

Tom

cheers Tom..see you soon

I will bring some green tea bags for us to drink

good times are ahead

this might be my only chance to be left in a Kansas field

Edited May 6, 2010 by dogs32