Topic: I need a big ass bag!

[justink]

i'm currently carrying a large Tamrac.  not sure of the model number but it's close to the 5216:    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=197950&Q=&is=REG&A=details

i've joked about this before... but are there any bags on wheels (basically carry on luggage) that might be a decent transition?  my current bag weighs around 35 pounds, and that gets old! 

i'm thinking i might be able to find something with wheels that fits in a typical amphitheater seat and i can fabricate an internal structure or dividers...

thoughts?

[flipp]

portabrace makes several sizes of wheeled hard-sided cases they even have a couple on ebay for 25-30% off though you'll have to visit partabrace.com to get the internal dimension

[justink]

portabrace makes several sizes of wheeled hard-sided cases they even have a couple on ebay for 25-30% off though you'll have to visit partabrace.com to get the internal dimension

those look pretty sweet.  i'm gonna have to take a closer look at these, but i think you might have solved my problem.

the only thing left is to cut the foam/build a decent structure inside...

i need to figure out how wide my local amphitheater seats are...

[F.O.Bean]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

[justink]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

[F.O.Bean]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

Trust me, I'm always prepared too. I have a backpack for that stuff at festies that NEVER leaves my side

[justink]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

Trust me, I'm always prepared too. I have a backpack for that stuff at festies that NEVER leaves my side

an additional backpack is a great idea too.  i never thought about bringing two bags.... lol

[F.O.Bean]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

Trust me, I'm always prepared too. I have a backpack for that stuff at festies that NEVER leaves my side

an additional backpack is a great idea too.  i never thought about bringing two bags.... lol

Easy to carry too. Best of luck on the bag search too. The right bag makes taping ALOT easier

[justink]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

Trust me, I'm always prepared too. I have a backpack for that stuff at festies that NEVER leaves my side

an additional backpack is a great idea too.  i never thought about bringing two bags.... lol

Easy to carry too. Best of luck on the bag search too. The right bag makes taping ALOT easier

definitely...  i had an army buddy mule my bag in from the campground to the venue at the gorge last year... lol 

if i get some wheels, i might be good!  and it looks like these boxes are much bigger than my current Tamrac on the inside... we'll see.

[F.O.Bean]

Word! Almost made it to gorge in 2003. Good luck!

[justink]

Word! Almost made it to gorge in 2003. Good luck!

well if you haven't made it yet... it's definitely a must do before you die.  it will change your life.

[F.O.Bean]

Just phishend out and don't like 3.0 I've seen them exactly 90 times and its just a HUGE HASSLE to get to their shows anymore. Plus it's expensive as phuck

[justink]

Just phishend out and don't like 3.0 I've seen them exactly 90 times and its just a HUGE HASSLE to get to their shows anymore. Plus it's expensive as phuck

hit up sasquach or dmb on labor day weekend.  can't lose with either of those.

90 phish shows and no gorge??

[scb]

Just run an active setup and UL need a small lowepro adventura 170 like I have

i'm running DPA 4028/4023 > V3 > R-44

with four dvd batts/the bars/mounts/screens/board patch cables/thread adapters/gaff tape/clamps/super clamp/zip ties/plastic rain ponchos/whatever kitchen sink stuff that i MAY need... i'd rather be prepared, you know?! 

there's no reason why you can't fit that in a lowepro magnum 200 aw

[dlh]

Well, I started using one of these (from Lowes):
http://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart-Personal-Hand-Truck/dp/B000HVVSDU/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2

to move a Portabrace PC-2 with diy shelves (attached). Shelves are plastic sign material covered with neoprene, held together with velcro.
It's strong enough to wheel that case (2 Apogee pres, DR-680, PMD671, fr2LE, 6 DVD batts) and two hard cases with mics and cables.
I even bungee my stands across the top of it.
The wheels are big enough to roll over grass and the hand truck folds flat and I stick it under a seat.

I know it's ridiculous, but, "You can't use it if you don't bring it."  (from my bass fishing days)
More pics:
http://s900.beta.photobucket.com/user/montybucket_2009/library/PC-2%20shelf%20diy

Dave