I’ve been having a bit of a look round at cases- Most of my jobs are with a reasonably light kit and I’ll get there on public transport. I’ve been looking at Peli cases, which are made to withstand environmental extremes, but I could probably do with something a bit lighter. For the last couple of years I’ve made do with a backpack, along with having my sound bag on but there’s the odd time where ‘I could have really done with that’. Also something where I can use dividers should also help finding things quickly, instead of having to root around at the bottom of the bag for that obscure adapter.
Stuff I’m having a look at:
Lowepro Pro Roller X300 – A self-shooting director I work with bought one of these for his C300. Being able to use the inside as a backpack’s nice. It’s got 35L capacity, which is only a bit more than I’ve got now. Weight 6.1kg
Petrol PA1003 – Really like the 2 layer design, *looks* quite big although the interior specs seem to say otherwise (30L, maybe only counts 1 layer as main compartment?). It’s also quite heavy (8.1kg) There’s a video up here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-HvH2eO8s&noredirect=1
Kata FlyBy-77 – Lightest of the lot (4.1kg) and pushes 40L capacity, although some of that is from being a bit deeper. Is also good as airline carry-on. Wonder if reduced weight= less protection, though?
Lighting bags? Petrol PL2003 etc
They’d need extra dividers to cushion stuff, but they’ve certainly got enough space in. You can also put a whole boompole and/or mic stand in lengthways on the longer ones.
Also as an alternative to Peli cases, I’ve been pointed at B&W cases, they’re made in smaller sizes and are considerably cheaper with dividers.
Anyone used any of these, or have any other ideas?
Here’s a comparison table
int | L(cm) | W(cm) | D(cm) | vol (L) | Weight (kg) | ££ (inc VAT) | ||
Peli 1560 | 51.6 | 39 | 17.8 | 35.82 | 9.07 | 252.91 | ||
Peli 1610 | 56.2 | 43.1 | 21.6 | 52.32 | 10.2 | 328.62 | ||
Peli 1650 | 74 | 46 | 22 | 74.89 | 16.1 | 373.94 | ||
B&W Type 66 | 53.5 | 36 | 19.5 | 37.56 | 6.6* | 180 | ||
B&W Type 70 | 67.5 | 42.5 | 22 | 63.11 | 9* | 252 | ||
Lowepro x300 | 37 | 17.5 | 55.5 | 35.94 | 6.6 | 338 | ||
Petrol PA1003 | 58 | 27 | 20 | 31.32 | 8.1 | 186 | ||
Kata FB77 | 53 | 33 | 22 | 38.48 | 4.175 | 215 | ||
Petrol PL2003 (+trolley) | 73 | 35 | 21 | 53.66 | 7.77 | 238.77 | ||
Petrol PL2004 (+trolley) | 88 | 35 | 21 | 64.68 | 8.6 | 262.21 |
*no weight with internal dividers given (expect to be similar to Peli cases)
Richard!
I’m sending you a photo later today of a spare case I have available.
Its castored and completely empty but lined and might fit your bill.
Malcolm.