The Porta Brace SZW-3 Size Wize Travel Case (Black) is designed with air travel in mind, to carry all kinds of equipment and accessories. This is accomplished by using a strong "Thinwall" padding to give the maximum packing space. The case conforms to current FCC requirement for airline carry-on cases. The case is made from 1000 denier Cordura nylon and has rigid wall construction. There are three large exterior pockets and other slip pockets throughout the case. In addition, the case features a snag free travel cover, and a movable partition system. The case is carried by a suede leather covered clip-on handle and heavy-duty removable, adjustable, suede leather covered shoulder strap. A LI-GLW illumination strip light pocket is included.

1000D Cordura Nylon Bag    Strong, Padded, Thinwall Construction    Meets FAA Airline Carry-on Regulations    Numerous Interior and Exterior Pockets    Snag-free Travel Cover is Included    Movable partition system is Included    Includes Includes LI-GLW Strip Light    Removable Suede Shoulder Strap    Removable Suede Carry Handle

1000 denier Cordura bag made to carry audio and video accessories.

Strong, padded "thinwall" construction gives the maximum packing space on the inside.

Conforms to current FAA airline carry-on regulations

• One large exterior pocket with color coded tab
• Two smaller exterior pockets with color coded tabs
• Slip pocket on each side with straps and attachment ring
• I.D. window on one end
• Large mesh pocket inside the lid
• Slip pocket on the back that stores the travel cover
• Zippered slip pocket on the back

A snag-free travel cover is included, and stored in the rear of the case.

Movable partition system is included.

LI-GLW illumination strip light pocket is included (batteries not included)

• Removable, adjustable, suede leather, heavy-duty shoulder strap
• Removable suede leather covered clip-on carry handle

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the ball head that comes on this removable? I want to use this with a fluid head too

A: Yes, the ballhead is removable on the BackPacker Classic. It has a 3/8 -16 thread.

Q: 2. Can this be used with Fuji XT-1 with 100-400 lens attached? Total weight is somewhere above 5 #'s

A: I think it would be fine as long as you do not extend the center post.

Q: 3. Is this okay for long-exposure photography?

A: Yes, it holds well my Nikon D7100 with 70-300mm lens. It would work within the weight limit listed in specs..Thanks!

Q: 4. Does anyone know about this tripod? Is it reliable, sturdy and well built? How about the head? Can it hold a NIKON D90, D7000, or D610 with battery grips and possibly a 300MM lens?

A: This is a very well built and reliable tripod that has an 18 pound load capacity. It will be able to handle any of the cameras you listed.

Q: 5. Can I add a panning and tilting handle that I have from a previous tripod?

A: Yes you can add a different head to the tripod. Attachment screw is a 3/8 -16 configuration.

Q: 6. The specs indicate rubber feet. Can they be replaced/interchanged with spiked tips?

A: It comes with a set of spiked feet and an Allen wrench so yes, they can be replaced.

Q: 7. Is the center column removable, i.e., can the ballhead be attached directly to the base?

A: No, the center column is not removable.

Q: 8. 'Is it possible to mount Nikon D4 camera on this monopod?

A: Yes this monopod can be used along with a Nikon D4.

Q: 9. Can the foot be removed to screw in a 3 leg base?

A: When using the MeFOTO WalkAbout S Travel Aluminum Monopod the foot is not normally removed, and will not easily adapt to the three legged base

Q: 10. possible to have it carry-on?

A: The long dimension is too long for carry on, 22" is max but as this is a soft sided bag, you may be able to get away with it. It really depends on the airport and airline.