Storm IM2500 packing woes

[Deuce808]

I picked up a Storm IM2500 with padded dividers and lid organizer. I love the quality and the protection but, it barely fits my gear. My second carry on would ideally be a Chrome Industries Niko messenger as that would be my on the go bag when on the trip.

I could split my it my gear and throw 1 body and a couple lenses in the Niko and the second body, a couple lenses and support gear in the Storm. This is my issue, has anyone packed their gear in the hard case and put aside the lid organizer/foam padding, then packed clothes on top of the gear. It would be only a 3-5 day trip during the summer, Iwear a lot of athletic type clothes so the clothes would be light and wouldn't be a lot. I could opt for a larger camera backpack or shoulder bag, pack my clothes in that and swap out once at my destination? I have a Retrospective 40 that could fill that spot but would suck at destination because if I'm riding a bike it wouldn't be the best option.

As as far as the Retro 40, will that fit under seat? What would be the largest camera backpack to fit under also?

and maybe needless to say, the clothes would be laundered before the return flight.

 

[Deuce808]

If anyone cares I've figured out the packing set up for short trips. All my gear in the Storm, possibly a body + prime in my Chrome Niko messenger along with all the lighter/smaller clothing options, the Niko tucked into a Chrome Barrage backpack with anything that didn't fit into the Niko.


Once de at my destination the Niko is out and set up for walk around, the Storm acts as base camp, and if I need it the Barrage will be empty and ready for a day out. If I find I need a article of clothing I can just buy it and mail it home if needed.

If if anyone is intersted the Chrome Barrage maxes out the Delta carry on guidelines if fully loaded with a tripod strapped to the side. A reasonable travel tripod will fit in the Storm as well. Right now I've got 2 gripped bodies, 5 lenses, tripod, and all the filters/support items I would ever need neatly inside the storm.