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Ravi Menon

Ravi Menon

Access speed testing, route-grade performance, urban and run-and-gun scenarios

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About

I design repeatable field tests that translate into faster shots and fewer misses. My focus: standardized loadouts, timed access, and weather drills that replicate real assignments.

Core Beliefs

Bags should be evaluated like tools: measured under load, in context, against time.

Background

On a humid downtown doc shoot, I missed a reaction because my top zipper snagged and the lens swap took eight seconds. That night I built a timed access drill and reran the route with three bags. The winner cut swaps to four seconds and kept me inside the moment.

Author Articles

Airline Camera Bag Rules: Your TSA-Approved Travel Checklist

Airline Camera Bag Rules: Your TSA-Approved Travel Checklist

Use a data-backed checklist to keep your camera kit carry-on compliant and moving: measure loaded dimensions, follow current lithium battery rules, and streamline security in seconds. Protect your gear and cut time-to-shot from gate to scene.

3rd Oct••5 min read
Best Budget Camera Bags Under $100

Best Budget Camera Bags Under $100

Use standardized time-to-shot, weather, and comfort metrics - not inflated capacity specs - to pick a sub-$100 camera bag, with data-backed recommendations and DIY drills to match the right bag to your workflow.

3rd Oct••8 min read
Anti-Theft Camera Bags: Security Metrics Tested Urban

Anti-Theft Camera Bags: Security Metrics Tested Urban

Real-world urban testing quantifies the trade-off between speed and security in 12 camera bags - measuring breach time, alert delay, and load-induced gaps. Use the results and a quick self-audit to choose or tune a bag that protects gear without costing shots.

3rd Oct••7 min read