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

Rod

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

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.

Gitzo and Kenesis both do.

Are you sure they hold both the tripod and Wimberley attached

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.

I may try something like that thanks.

Rod

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.

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

Rod

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.