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Lighting case for airlines?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a hard shell case for lighting stands/small tripods/backdrop stands? I’ll need to check this on airlines. It doesn’t need to me padded. I’m just looking for something light weight and strong enough to survive baggage handlers. Thank you everyone!!
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Lowel cases hold up well.
Think about renting the light kit in the shoot city….
Chris Tompkins
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Yeah unless it was some special effects light or in a very remote area- I’d never travel with a light kit. Rent wherever you’re going.
Noah
Call Box Training.
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Well, these are all one day shoots. Most are fly in and shoot the same day with a cab ride from the airport. Then on to the next city. Someone was telling me about getting a golf travel case. Not a bad idea if you pack it well.
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Anvil also makes pretty solid cases…
Noah
Call Box Training.
Featuring the Panasonic GH2 and GoPro HD Hero. -
I use a hard shell Golf bag (has wheels) for the sticks and whatever else I can stuff in there. Travels well. But honestly, I think I’m going to rent the sticks as well from now on. It’s such a hassle and the fees.
But I see your point with the quick in and out. Most hard shell light kits should be fine for you.
Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC -
Hard shell golf bag containers or the adjustable length snowboard container they call a “sport Tube” are popular choices, partly because (and you’ll have to check if this is still valid) those objects qualify for a discounted rate on the checked baggage scales as “sports equipment”. They also don’t advertise to theives that “this guy is a movie maker with expensive gear we can steal”.
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Bob,
Great suggestions from others. I have also successfully used an SKB case that is designed for drum hardware. I typically carry my hi-hat, snare stand, kick pedal and a couple of cymbal stands in there. I have used it a few times to carry video gear, including lights (wrapped in foam to protect them), and it worked great. It also has built in wheels and a handle to pull it. I think if I were buying something just for this purpose, I might go with the golf bag or something, but since I already owned this case, I tried it and it worked great. Just another idea.
Have fun!
Rob
Rob Neidig
R&R Media Productions
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Thanks everyone! I think I’m going to go with a golf case. I can get one off Craigslist for around $40-$60. New they are $150+. I don’t care if it’s scratched as long as the latches are good. It will be scratched soon enough!
As for airline fees I travel all the time so I have status so I get 2 bags free.
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Think about how you’ll address access to the bag and lock by the TSA goons. If they pop it open for inspection, will everything just fall out in such a way that they break things, cramming it back in? Will every item have an obvious, labeled place to locate it? Is every item equipped with a name and address tag somewhere on it?
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Excellent point Mark! Thanks
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