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p.1 #1 · Tripod bag question

Does anyone make a padded tripod bag that would accommodate a Gitzo 5540 with a Wimberley II attached? Thanks

Rod

Jun 20, 2009 at 02:53 PM

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p.1 #2 · Tripod bag question

Yeah Rod.........HUMVEE !!

Jun 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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p.1 #3 · Tripod bag question

Rod,
I've thought about the same dilemma for years - only on the rare occasion that I have to take/ship my light stands or can't wedge my tripod somewhere convenient.

The best 'possible' solution that I've seen came up when I was looking at trade show backdrops. They have canister type solutions that would be great for a tripod! My second option was to get some large diameter PVC and rig it somehow.

Do a google (image) for something like "trade show display shipping case" and you'll see plenty of options.

Jun 21, 2009 at 12:28 AM

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p.1 #4 · Tripod bag question

Gitzo and Kenesis both do.

Jun 21, 2009 at 02:20 AM

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p.1 #5 · Tripod bag question

Are you sure they hold both the tripod and Wimberley attached

Jun 21, 2009 at 02:28 AM

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p.1 #6 · Tripod bag question

I had my local marine canvas shop make me five padded tripod/monopod bags to my specs. They used Cordura fabric, marine zippers and attached D rings to the ends for straps which I supplied. Cost was less in some cases than comparable Gitzo bags.

Jun 21, 2009 at 04:43 PM

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p.1 #7 · Tripod bag question

I may try something like that thanks.

Rod

Jun 21, 2009 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #8 · Tripod bag question

Manfrotto makes several very durable and high quality ballistic nylon padded tripod bags.

If the 5540 thick stick collapses to 21.3", and the Wimberley II is 9.25", that is 30.55" total.

Consider the Manfrotto mBag M80p, which is 31.5" long:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/307365-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_MBAG80P_MBAG80P_31_5_Tripod_Bag.html

Also, because your packing 1 stick, not 3 sticks, consider a single barrel sawed off shotgun bag, or AR-15 style semi auto rifle bag (gun gear might actually be cheaper than camera gear).

The Wimberley packs very flat with the lens foot cradle slipped off, and that end would go in the stock end of the rifle bag, with the stick in the barrel end. 'twould be a thinner set up.

Jul 01, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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p.1 #9 · Tripod bag question

Thanks for the replies. I had a local shope make a couple of great padded bags for $55.00 each.

Rod

Jul 01, 2009 at 04:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · Tripod bag question

That's a good deal. Another option is a bag meant to hold sporting goods. My everyday tripod bag is meant for baseball gear. You might be at hockey level.

Jul 01, 2009 at 05:33 PM


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