We live and breathe camera storage. It is what we do. It’s how we pay the bills. It’s how we’re able to go on long extended trips across the continental United States. It is something that’s absolutely ingrained into our day-in and day-out. Next to our actual photographic equipment, the place cameras are taken out, and put away, see the same amount, if not more, day-to-day handling. Naturally, we place a huge importance on our camera storage and transport solution.

We ran the gamut. We bought, quite literally, countless photography related backpacks. We got the ones that make you look like the nerdiest of camera hobbyists. We got a bunch of the trendiest city slicker/coffee-shop-hang-out bags that aren’t suppose to scream out ‘THERE’S EXPENSIVE CAMERA GEAR IN THIS BAG’. We bought into the marketing from the multitudes of outdoor enthusiasts camera backpack companies. We did, eventually, find an outdoor camera backpack we love, but that’s another story for another day.

The camera storage solution we finally settled on was the one we fought the longest to get. It’s also the one we’re the most happy with. It’s the Pelican 1535 Air.

It ticks all our boxes. It’s incredibly rugged, waterproof, dust proof, can be a carry-on for air travel, and, most importantly, it’s the easiest to access gear as quick and as efficiently as possible.

We actually own two since we both run our own separate photography businesses. On the days that we both have shoots, having a separate case goes a long way.

When we do hit the road with our truck, we consolidate all our gear into one roller. It becomes quite the process to whittle down so much gear into one case.

Two camera bodies with lenses attached, multiple lens options, a plethora of batteries, lens filters, lens cleaners, lens wipes, and all kinds of miscellaneous needed camera bits and bobs all cram wonderfully into the 1535 Air.

The wheels were designed for ease of rolling around airport terminals, but in our experience, they’ve become instrumental in quick access to our camera gear. The wheels act as a make shift drawer system on top of our custom-made storage drawers.

Grab the handle, roll it towards you, pop the two latches, and we’re off to the outdoor races!

FULL GEAR LIST:

STORAGE

Pelican 1535 Air - https://amzn.to/3bNybEk
Pelican 0915 SD Memory Card Case - https://amzn.to/3bJP4jp

CAMERAS

Sony Alpha a9
Sony Alpha a7 III

LENSES

Sony 35mm f/1.4 SEL35F14Z
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 SEL2470GM
Sony 55mm f/1.8 SEL55F18Z
Sony 85mm f/1.4 SEL85F14GM
Sony 70-200mm f/4 SEL70200G
Sony 12-24mm f/4 SEL1224G
Sony 16-35mm f/4 SEL1635Z

LENS FILTERS

Breakthrough Photography 105mm X2 Circular Polarizer - https://amzn.to/2xNmZJ3
Breakthrough Photography 82mm X2 Circular Polarizer - https://amzn.to/2UWYZeB
Breakthrough Photography 77mm X2 Circular Polarizer - https://amzn.to/2xJ73b2
Breakthrough Photography 72mm X2 Circular Polarizer - https://amzn.to/2wNcOEx

OTHER BITS AND BOBS

SIRUI MT5-C Carbon Travel Tripod - https://amzn.to/2xIzJ3N
Neewer 43 inch 110cm Light Reflector - https://amzn.to/3dRiGNC
Newmowa Dual USB Charger for Sony NP-FZ100 - https://amzn.to/2UET9Q6
Eyelead Sensor Cleaning Kit for Sony - https://amzn.to/2w9fY50

On-the-Road Camera Storage