film
There's been a lot of mention about laptops, biut what about cameras. Although not a professional, my holidays are geared towards photography, and I use film cameras rather digital. I'm certianly not keen on putting gear in the hold for a couple of reasons, ie it might be stolen or broken and if that happens on the way out, the even if you have insurance, the trip is thne wasted. But more importantly, film cannot be put in the hold as the xrays will damage it. You might as well throw it in the bin. An not every country has film that you can get hold of when you arrive.
I've got a trip planned not too far away and I'm faced with 2 options, eitehr cancel it - wic means that terrorists have won or go and but a digital camera to replace my film equivalent - this will set me back about £4000 to do and this on top of paying £3500 for my holiday is not good. It would still mena putting that gear in the hold......