AC160 Bag or case for traveling around the world.

[LShaped210]

I'm going to be making several trips to many different countries, and I want to avoid checking my cam. I need to find a carry-on bag or case that will fit my AC160, shotgun mic, 3 batteries w/charger, and some filters. I know there was a similar thread already started, but it is a few years old already so I thought I'd create a new one for 2015. What are you guys using? I've looked at a few bags from CamRade and Porta Brace, but there are so many options. My budget is under $200. Thanks in advance.

 

[axelramofsanquintin]

I travel both local as well as in Asia regularly with my cam either AC130 or AC90 and I use the following:

1. Kata Capsule 183 http://www.opticsplanet.com/kata-hdv-camcorder-bags-capsule-183-dl.html

2. Kata Resource-61 PL http://www.kata-bags.com/News+&+Eve...at+For+VDSLR+With+Video+Product+Gear/10679584

For item 2, there is a space for laptop and option for insert trolley http://www.kata-bags.us/insertrolley

 

[kwkeirstead]

I have had a Kata C193 for my AC160 for 3 years. Absolutely no complaints.

Understand perfectly why you would not want to check your cam. I actually cannot recall ever allowing anyone to even touch my cam.

As for the rest of your gear, not much choice but to check it so here, best is to get a super-solid industrial instrument case with custom foam interior but make sure it can survive a 20 foot drop test onto one of its corners.