Packing Tripod for flight

jpsheets

jpsheets

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Hey guys,

I've got a brand new Cartoni Focus 101 set of sticks that I'm trying to figure out how to pack for a flight. The bag the set came with seems okay but needless to say I'm a little paranoid. Any suggestions?

thanks,
 
I'm traveling to Guatemala next week. My strategy is to pack the tripod inside its bag, and pack that tripod bag inside one of those HUGE duffle bags--surrounding it with a thick layer of clothing and other soft stuff. With the right amount of padding, everything should be fine.

For the DVX & audio gear, I picked up a Kata Panda backpack that will be my carry-on. Love it!
 
Those Doskocil cases will also hold a couple of light stands + grip heads and arms in addition to the tripod bag (with my Bogen 525/503 tripod kit anyway). A little bubble wrap around the stands keeps everything stable. Can't beat it for 60 bucks. Good call j.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
 
Buy a cut of PVC pipe in the appropriate diameter.
That will house the tripod within its its bag.
You should also be able to find covers to seal the pipe at the estremities.
The whole setup would probably cost less than $20.

Lutnik
 
If you are not opposed.. can carry it on.

I always carry on my Pelican 1510 case & Bogen Tripod. I've never had any problems.
 
SKB out of The OC (Orange County, CA) makes a very nice line of clamshell golf cases. They guarantee the case with a $500 contents policy and the latches are user replacable.

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We pack our Bogen 516, sticks, spreader and up to four light stands in one case. A little bubble-wrap around the light stands keeps them from playing too rough with the tripod or vice versa.

Less than $100 from Billy Bob's Bass World or other fine outdoor enthusiast / golf shop spot.

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ncje said:
Yeah I would carry a tripod on in its bag.
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They wouldn't let me. (503/525 in its nifty bag)

On the other hand, it made it safely from Newark to Frankfurt in the hold.
 
I have been going over what to do with my tripod. I have carried it on in the past, but have added a light stand and boom mic stand. Guess it's time to check it in and pack a soft bag in my suitcase to caryy when in country.
 
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