Gabe Agoado Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this in, but I'm trying to find a bag/case for an O'Connor suitable for airline travel. The problem is it's 57" closed with the head attached and the longest dedicated tripod bags I can find will only fit the legs. So far I looked at microphone stand bags, but I can't find one where I can attach a shoulder strap. I also looked at golf and snowboard travel bags, and they seem like decent options if I wanted to take the head off and use it for more gear than just the tripod (the legs themselves are 46" one stage). But the best I have come up with so far is a telescoping abs case for fishing rods that SHOULD work, if it's not a little too snug. Ideally I'm looking for something the same diameter as the tripod and not another big a** pelican case. If any experienced traveler has tips/suggestions, or experience with unusual packing methods, I would appreciate the help, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted December 7, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted December 7, 2020 What model is the OConnor head? If the head is anything larger than a 1030, you’ll definitely want to pack the head separately in its own ATA flight case anyway. There’s so much mass in a 2560 or 2575 that you want that thing packed as well as possible. For 1030 or smaller, I’d go with a Sachtler Tripod Tube with extra foam padding for the head. Or just put the legs in a smaller tube and pack the head separately in carry-on. The legs can take a lot more abuse than the head can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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