Large padded case that doesn't break the bank? at DVinfo.net

Josh Bass · November 22nd, 2009, 12:34 AM

Sorry, I couldn't find a category for this (unless I missed something).

So, I have a bunch of audio gear, and I'd like to keep it together instead of in multiple cases. I had a super cheapo duffle bag from ebay that is already starting to fall apart, even though I've only moved it from my place of residence back and forth a few times. So I"m looking for a replacement, but what I want (Portabrace production case or something similar) are fairly pricey.

So this duffle bag was about 2' x 1'x 1' or so, and I lined with foamcore/eggcrate to firm it up and pad it.

I intend to carry cables, several mics, a mixer and a few other things, with room to grow.

Any ideas?

Louis Maddalena · November 22nd, 2009, 12:48 AM

I don't know what your budget it like but have you looked at pelican?

You can have foam or padded dividers.. I love mine.

David W. Jones · November 22nd, 2009, 07:54 AM

Storm Case is a great product. I like the latches better than the pelican.

Boyd Ostroff · November 22nd, 2009, 08:27 AM

I have a couple Tamrac cases and really like them, Got a 5613 for my ex1 which is big enough to fit with mattebox attached and still have lots of room: Tamrac - Model 5613 Ultra Pro 13

This is probably a bit smaller than you want, but they have lots of other options. I also have one of their smaller "strongbox" cases which I like a lot. Looks like a soft case on the outside but it has a rigid PVC inner tub. They make larger versions of this which roll around like a small suitcase: Tamrac - Rolling Bags

The interiors are completely configurable any way you like with velcro padded dividers.

Jim Andrada · November 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM

I have 4 of the Storm cases and quite like them.

Josh Bass · November 22nd, 2009, 11:04 PM

Aw man. I didn't see these replies (I'm not getting email notifications?), but I already pulled the trigger on a portabrace PC-3 production case off ebay. It wasn't exactly cheap, but still about half price.

David W. Jones · November 23rd, 2009, 05:44 AM

A good case if you don't need waterproof.

Josh Bass · November 23rd, 2009, 06:16 AM

Not an issue right now. And if it is. . .well, it was nice knowing you all because Armageddon has obviously arrived.

Jim Andrada · November 23rd, 2009, 10:15 AM

In the future you might check out 4lessdepot.com (I think they also go by cases4less) they're in the LA area and I've always had good luck ordering from them.

Allan Black · November 25th, 2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh Bass

Aw man. I didn't see these replies (I'm not getting email notifications?),

Me either, and no 'quote' button on the latest post.

For mics I got an aluminium carry case with foam from an electronic parts supply outlet .. $A30. Cheers.

Boyd Ostroff · November 26th, 2009, 08:16 AM

There is some sort of issue with e-mail notifications; Jeff is working on it. I believe Chris removed the ability to quote the most recent post after some discussion in the forum.

Allan Black · November 26th, 2009, 04:17 PM

O/T thanks Boyd I didn't know that quote button had been removed, I can understand why with folk quoting very long posts. Cheers.

Pete Cofrancesco · November 26th, 2009, 07:23 PM

I was going to get a PortaBrace/Pelican case but found them to be too heavy and not enough interior space. Don't get me wrong these type of cases are rock solid and can stand up to being thrown around by airport baggage handlers or stay a float when dropped in a lake.

At least for my purposes, storage containers found in department stores, are sufficient. They're rigid enough prevent equipment from being crushed when stacked and water proof enough to protect equipment from getting wet from rain and snow.

I transport my equipment on daily basis to job sites but I don't throw my stuff around. I put a higher premium on weight and utilization of space. One other unintended benefit is they're less of a target to be stolen.

November 22nd, 2009, 12:34 AM	#1
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Large padded case that doesn't break the bank? Sorry, I couldn't find a category for this (unless I missed something). So, I have a bunch of audio gear, and I'd like to keep it together instead of in multiple cases. I had a super cheapo duffle bag from ebay that is already starting to fall apart, even though I've only moved it from my place of residence back and forth a few times. So I"m looking for a replacement, but what I want (Portabrace production case or something similar) are fairly pricey. So this duffle bag was about 2' x 1'x 1' or so, and I lined with foamcore/eggcrate to firm it up and pad it. I intend to carry cables, several mics, a mixer and a few other things, with room to grow. Any ideas? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 22nd, 2009, 12:48 AM	#2
Louis Maddalena Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Area. Posts: 550	I don't know what your budget it like but have you looked at pelican? You can have foam or padded dividers.. I love mine. __________________ Red Epic available for rent, starting at $500 per day, Scarlets, and Lenses available too. rentals.maddalenamedia.com

November 22nd, 2009, 11:04 PM	#6
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Aw man. I didn't see these replies (I'm not getting email notifications?), but I already pulled the trigger on a portabrace PC-3 production case off ebay. It wasn't exactly cheap, but still about half price. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 23rd, 2009, 06:16 AM	#8
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Not an issue right now. And if it is. . .well, it was nice knowing you all because Armageddon has obviously arrived. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 26th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#12
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	O/T thanks Boyd I didn't know that quote button had been removed, I can understand why with folk quoting very long posts. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

November 22nd, 2009, 07:54 AM	#3
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Storm Case is a great product. I like the latches better than the pelican.

November 22nd, 2009, 08:27 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I have a couple Tamrac cases and really like them, Got a 5613 for my ex1 which is big enough to fit with mattebox attached and still have lots of room: Tamrac - Model 5613 Ultra Pro 13 This is probably a bit smaller than you want, but they have lots of other options. I also have one of their smaller "strongbox" cases which I like a lot. Looks like a soft case on the outside but it has a rigid PVC inner tub. They make larger versions of this which roll around like a small suitcase: Tamrac - Rolling Bags The interiors are completely configurable any way you like with velcro padded dividers.

November 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM	#5
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	I have 4 of the Storm cases and quite like them.

November 23rd, 2009, 05:44 AM	#7
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	A good case if you don't need waterproof.

November 23rd, 2009, 10:15 AM	#9
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	In the future you might check out 4lessdepot.com (I think they also go by cases4less) they're in the LA area and I've always had good luck ordering from them.

November 26th, 2009, 08:16 AM	#11
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	There is some sort of issue with e-mail notifications; Jeff is working on it. I believe Chris removed the ability to quote the most recent post after some discussion in the forum.

November 26th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#13
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,997	I was going to get a PortaBrace/Pelican case but found them to be too heavy and not enough interior space. Don't get me wrong these type of cases are rock solid and can stand up to being thrown around by airport baggage handlers or stay a float when dropped in a lake. At least for my purposes, storage containers found in department stores, are sufficient. They're rigid enough prevent equipment from being crushed when stacked and water proof enough to protect equipment from getting wet from rain and snow. I transport my equipment on daily basis to job sites but I don't throw my stuff around. I put a higher premium on weight and utilization of space. One other unintended benefit is they're less of a target to be stolen.