Lighting Bags & Cases

Steve_V

Lighting Bags & Cases

After accumulating some basic lighting gear I’m wondering if I can find a bag or case to put it in. I want to eventually transport stands, soft box, umbrellas, tripod and other location materials.

Can anyone suggest a lighting bag or case to grow into?

Howie

I've been looking at these:
http://www.standbagger.com/paypalorder2.htm

I've seen mic stand bags recommended too. Good for the budget minded...
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MUPSSB6500

Graham

Depending on budget you can find bags at sports stores for bats and stuff that can hold lighting gear. Not as nice as a bag designed for the job but cheaper for sure.

Stephen

For light stands, the Standbagger is very good and affordable. The light stands fit into their own sleeves, and then you roll it up They won't jostle in transit. The Standbagger will not fit softboxes and other items.

If you are attempting to put all your equipment into one place, you may want a rolling luggage case.

Steve_V

Thanks for the input, that can save me a bit of money. I was orginally looking at the following:

http://www.lightwareinc.com/site/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.product_display&Prod_ID=292&Cat_Name=Cargos&Cat_ID=9

Stephen

Steve_V:
That bag is really expensive. :-) You can definitely find cheaper alternatives.

Also, I have to amend my previous post on the Standbagger. The Standbagger sleeves will hold umbrellas, and certain models have accessory pockets. Those pockets are designed for speedlights, but you can fit other items in there instead.

Neil vN

For my portable lighting gear that I use for workshops when I fly around, I use a large Tamrac roller bag. But I wouldn't be able to pick it out of the variety available on B&H.