Tripod bags or cases?

todd flanders · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:05

Do they exist and are they worth having if they do?

I've got a Manfrotto 190XPROB & 804RC2 tripod and head kit and would like to have something handier to carry it around in other than my, erm, hand

Mohain · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:15

I've got one of these. It's great for walking around and you can set up the tripod quicky with the strap on if you want.

glitch · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:16

They exist and they're worth having but only in certain situations.

Excellent for getting from A to B and keeping your investment safe and secure (especially when travelling by plane, train, etc) but a right pain in the backside once you get there.

Once you've whipped your tripod out of the bag and have set it up, you've then got this massive bag to lug around with you unless you get one that folds up (which renders the bag pretty pointless in my opinion) or you keep folding your tripod up and stowing it away again.

Much better to get a good, sturdy tripod strap and carry it around like that. I know Manfrotto do a dedicated one but I think Optech make a nice padded strap too.

MaxPower · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:22

I have got a Manfrotto tripod carry case, it has a shoulder strap. It was free with the tripod/head as a bundle deal. It serves its purpose but a strap would be just as effective and a lot cheaper (I think the bags individual price is about £30).

todd flanders · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:35

Ahh, a strap sounds like a great idea, I didn't think of that!

Any links where I can get one?