transporting my camera?

[Sierra25]

There was a thread recently about transporting your laptop on a plane. I learned the best way for me is to take it in my carry on. But what about your camera? I'm leaving on a bit of a trip this week and I'm a bit concerned about taking my camera - I've traveled with it a lot but I have always used my camera bag as my carry on. I haven't taken my DSLR and my computer on a plane before. What do you suggest when I can only have one carry on and I need my laptop. Should I just take my point and shoot or find a way for my DSLR? I'm not going anywhere that I really need my DSLR.

Suggestions?
Thanks

[hguenthe]

Usually they allowed 1 carry on AND 1 "personal" item aka laptop bag/purse. I usually make sure that my carry on has room to stuff my purse into if they have any problem with a carry on, purse and laptop/camera bag.

[deanie]

I bought a carry on bag that has enough room for both my laptop and my camera. It also has wheels, which is nice because camera gear and a laptop together can be heavy. I put both the laptop and the camera into the bag in their respective bags so they are well protected. The carry-on opens from the top so you can easily get your laptop out at security.

[katrinak]

I bought a Crumpler bag that fits my camera safely and all of my personal "purse" belongings. It fit nicely under the seat and was never out of my eyesight! My laptop goes in my carry on and I'm good

[Sierra25]

Hmmm, thanks for the suggestions. I think I need a new camera bag.