If choosing a heavy-duty bag or pack to transport photo/video kit on and off airplanes, then size, weight, practicality and price all play their part in which one I take with me. Additionally, as the size and weight of equipment being transported can vary depending on what kit I’m reviewing, having a bag that is as flexible in terms of adjustable inner dividers, as well as how it’s physically carried, is key.
The Vanguard VEO Select 55BT impresses from the off, as there are lots of ways it can be transported by hand, or its inner sanctum reconfigured. It’s not only ruggedly constructed, it can also be lifted via handgrips, pulled along behind us as a rolling bag, or, thanks to a couple of hidden straps at the back, alternatively worn as a backpack. I can make the personal decision based on what is more practical at the time; do I want to keep my hands free, for example? Or if’s it too heavy or bulky when full of cameras and lenses, perhaps making use of the four wheels at the base is more comfortable and sensible?
