Cases for Coolights?

BrianMurphy

BrianMurphy

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I just bought a couple of Coolights to go along with my Kamio and need travel cases. I fly with my gear most of the time or have it shipped air cargo. I use Pelicans and Clydsdales but I am trying to use lighter gear and fewer clydesdales, they are just too heavy and the extra baggage on normal flights is murder when the case weights twenty pounds. Has anyone found a solid not soft case for their cool lights?
I could go with a Pelican 1660 but it is so bulky and would require layering the lights...and foam and just not very quick to work out of.
I suppose I could find single soft bags and pack them for use on arrival.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Brian
 
I work at the airport loading these planes. Don't use a hard case. These bags are thrown when loaded. Your lights will get broken.
 
Etienne,
I am talking about two CL-455MD Diva clone type instruments and two CL-255MD. I have a Kino Kamio but it has a custom Kino case and is not a problem. And nice work btw, visited your page.
Salut.
As for Heezzi, I use a well padded hard case for exactly the reason you describe. Your confirmation of the lack of care and abuse that most airline luggage handlers have for the valued cargo they are entrusted comes as no surprise. That is why I use heavily padded and secure cases and ship via air cargo whenever possible.
Were I to follow your advice and use a soft case (i assume that is what you are suggesting) do you actually think my gear would be safer? NOT! I have been doing this for a long time and shipped and shot many many places in the world in solid cases and when they don't loose it, my gear usually arrives in one piece.
I am just looking for lighter, yet sturdy options. But thanks for the input and please pass on the word to your buddies at work.....be nice to gear cases, they contain the tools that pay peoples rent/mortgage and feed their families.
Cheers
Brian
 
Ouais, c'est un peu compliqué de transporter des Kino (longs case, fragilité des tubes, etc)..
 
Thanks mcgee et merci Eitenne, I think that Diva cases from Kino flo is indeed the answer. The one for the Kamio is great and looks like it might be made by Thermodyne.
 
BrianMurphy said:
Etienne,
I am talking about two CL-455MD Diva clone type instruments and two CL-255MD. I have a Kino Kamio but it has a custom Kino case and is not a problem. And nice work btw, visited your page.
Salut.
As for Heezzi, I use a well padded hard case for exactly the reason you describe. Your confirmation of the lack of care and abuse that most airline luggage handlers have for the valued cargo they are entrusted comes as no surprise. That is why I use heavily padded and secure cases and ship via air cargo whenever possible.
Were I to follow your advice and use a soft case (i assume that is what you are suggesting) do you actually think my gear would be safer? NOT! I have been doing this for a long time and shipped and shot many many places in the world in solid cases and when they don't loose it, my gear usually arrives in one piece.
I am just looking for lighter, yet sturdy options. But thanks for the input and please pass on the word to your buddies at work.....be nice to gear cases, they contain the tools that pay peoples rent/mortgage and feed their families.
Cheers
Brian
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Sorry about that my mind was getting ahead. I ment do not use soft cases. When you have to load / unload 300 - 500 pieces of baggage per flight within a time limit, time is vital. In reality, airlines do not pay the ground support enough or give enough time for every piece of baggage to be nicely placed. If you have the money to purchase a $400 plus ticket, don't slack on the safety of your luggage.

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Shippment via air cargo does not make a difference. They cargo is loaded the same planes.
 
mcgeedigital said:
Be sure to get the Kino bulb case as well. It will protect your bulbs and fits into a slot in the foam of the case.
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Yeah, or you can make one easily. Cut trough the foam into the top of the Kino Case and dig some holes that would fit each tube. Then, all you have to do, is to "lock them" using a cord or bungee.
 
Thanks again for all the replies, much appreciated. As for the cargo shipping. I ship my stuff via Air Canada Cargo. I drop it off at the cargo bonded warehouse, it is weighed, put on a pallet and I see it placed it the cargo container in which it will be shipped. Not to plug Air Canada Cargo, but I have shipped a lot of stuff to many places and never had anything break or damaged. It is not an inexpensive method and not worth it unless you are shipping several cases. In anycase (pardon the pun) I was just giving you a hard time...I travel all the time and I know that airlines re especailly under pressure to turn profits and that usually means cutting back somewhere, so I guess it would be in areas that are not often viewed by the flying public.
Here is a typical load of my gear...not your average "one man band" kit but I like to have what I need on location.
Brian
 

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