 Chris Gentile |
tripod case I fly frequently and typically place my tripod in a large suitcase, even when my trip doesn't require such a large bag. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to travel with a tripod (e.g. do you check it or carry it on; are there any good, hard cases or padded bags that can be used to check my tripod, etc). Any input is appreciated. Cheers. -Chris
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Just read this recently, maybe in a photo magazine: You know those canvas folding chairs that come in a bag with a shoulder strap? The bag can make a handy carry bag for a tripod. If you're checking it on a plane, maybe you could wrap some foam or bubble wrap around the tripod before you put it in the bag.
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John Rhodes |
Chris G, Chris V. is right on (as usual). My old tripod (I accidently left (lost) it at a shoot three days ago) fit perfectly in a folding chair bag if I left the legs extended to the length of the bag. The strap made it handy; however, as Chris mentioned, there is no padding protection for the tripod, so additional padding is in order. VR John
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Kay Beausoleil |
Wouldn't try taking a tripod as carry-on these days, and mine's always in check-in baggage. Bubble wrap is great (and light). I've also wrapped mine with soft stuff like thick socks covered with a large ziplock to keep them in place. Kneepads for photographing close to the ground are nifty for tripod protection also. And my favourite solution: my photography backback has padded sidepockets I take off and slip over the disassembled head and the top of the feet part where the screw thingy is (as she descends into technical jargon).
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Chris Gentile |
Thanks for the ideas. I actually have one of those folding chairs I need to dig out of my closet.
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