Padded bag for C11

[Trentend]

Looking for a lightweight but padded bag (not a case) to store a C11 allowing easy transportation to and from the house to the car. Had considered one of the Altair padded backpacks (below) but wondering if this is just going to roll around unless kept vertical (which I’ve read is not a good idea).

https://www.altairastro.com/padded-bag-backpack-for-11-inch-sct-celestron-meade---deluxe-96-p.asp

Perhaps one of these Geoptiks instead?

https://www.geoptik.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=85&product_id=979

Any advice welcomed.

Edited April 30, 2021 by Trentend

[garryblueboy]

I’ve owned both there great storage bags can’t say mine rolled around I used to store them vertical any way 

[Nakedgun]

I store/transport my two SCTs in these:

https://casesandcovers.com/product/celestron-padded-telescope-bag-for-11-optical-tubes/

Good luck.

[GavStar]

I’ve own both the padded soft round and padded soft rectangular bags. I much prefer the round cylindrical style - easier to manoeuvre and much less bulky.

I’d suggest something like this

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p7263_TS-Optics-padded-transport-bag-for-telescope-tubes-up-to-79-cm-length---35-cm-OD.html

[JeremyS]

Some of these round bags (I have an Oklop for my C9.25, which is very nice) are just large enough for the OTA which means you have to remove accessories like finder and diagonal. Not a significant problem, just a bit of extra hassle 

[oymd]

I had my C11 in an Oklop padded case. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Very robust and high quality material.

I bought the same bags for my AZ-EQ6 Pro mount head + for the tripod + for the counterweights.

https://www.astroshop.eu/carrying-bags/oklop-padded-bag-for-c11-telescopes/p,55900