Tripod and mount carry bags

[Timbo]

Hello all,

I've been humping my AZ4 steel legged tripod and mount plus a F1rst Horizon tripod and mount and the accompanying 'scopes and kit to my gazing site for a while now. It has only just occurred to me that perhaps there might be a bag out there that I could 'dump' the tripods in and maybe a few bits n pieces. This would make the packing and unpacking a lot easier.

So, would anybody have a recommendation for a sturdy bag, big enough for the AZ4 and perhaps both? I've searched on the net but think recommendations would be far better than a punt.

Thank you,

Tim

[MrFinster]

I've been looking for a padded holdall for my cpc800 tripod. 

I found this link and have just sent in my requirements.

http://www.bags2cover.co.uk/acatalog/Made_2_Measure.html

Worth a try for nothing.

[Timbo]

Thank you Mr,

Looks interesting, I'm looking at the site now and will see what they offer.

Will report back.

T

[Astro Imp]

I don't know if it would fit the bill but I keep my SW 150P OTA in a cricket kit bag. I would think one of these would be worth considering.

[JG777]

Good link, am looking there as well. Have the AZ4 as well. HEQ5 mount lives in a deep plastic box!

[daiwelly]

 hi just a quickie have you thought at looking at fishing tackle luggage bags .

[PorkyB]

I've been looking for a padded holdall for my cpc800 tripod. 

I found this link and have just sent in my requirements.

http://www.bags2cover.co.uk/acatalog/Made_2_Measure.html

Worth a try for nothing.

Their quote for a padded bag to take my 130PDS, AZ4 and pipe tripod is £73 delivered.  Not cheap but only 20% of the cost of the contents.  Worth thinking about.

I'm currently using a cricket bag for the scope and mount, but it's too short for the tripod.  I have also used a hockey kit bag which holds lots of kit, including a couple of lightweight tripods.

[Qualia]

My girlfriend sorted me out these sturdy little numbers. I think they were the Cosmika 2 and the CKM 2. One of them fits the Tal perfectly, the other is ace for either the AZ4 or CG-5. I guess it's silly to buy these from Spain but I'm sure there's something like them in the UK.

[Timbo]

Thank you all,

Have been 'off target' so to speak (pun intented!)  for a few months and now back to looking for a bag. Meanwhile both tripods lie in the shed as it hasn't stopped raing for 40 days and 40 nights.

I hadn't thought of a cricket bag nor fishing tackle bag but I did consider ski bag! The bag has to be at least 120mm long to fit the AZ4. I will also look at the cosmita bag too.

Well, now I'm looking now that I have some ideas.

Thanks again and I will report back.

Tim

[Timbo]

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