Topic: What style/model of Portabrace?

[balou2]

I want more options than my big Pelican 1540 case.  What size Portabrace do "most" folks use?

I want to be as small as possible, not stealth, but just one bag.  It needs to hold:

- V-3
- Microtrack
- Maybe a P-1
- Batteries
- small interconnects
- maybe shockmounts (AT's)

and a few odds and ends (tape, etc..).  I can carry cables and stand.  For most larger gigs I bring my Pelican and backpack with every cable imaginable, but just don't want the hassle of such a large setup.

[balou2]

Don't be shy now...

[RebelRebel]

I used the portabrace AR-7 with the Option of adding the RM-Deluxe(comes with a RM-Multi)...PLENTY of room for everything.

Teddy

[jpschust]

I want more options than my big Pelican 1540 case.  What size Portabrace do "most" folks use?

I want to be as small as possible, not stealth, but just one bag.  It needs to hold:

- V-3
- Microtrack
- Maybe a P-1
- Batteries
- small interconnects
- maybe shockmounts (AT's)

and a few odds and ends (tape, etc..).  I can carry cables and stand.  For most larger gigs I bring my Pelican and backpack with every cable imaginable, but just don't want the hassle of such a large setup.

why a portabrace?  plenty of backpacks and other solutions out there.  Think the Lowe Pro Nova V.  Also, think the Crumpler bags.

[balou2]

I'm not specifically hung up on Portabrace, but very much like the design and fit.  The Crumpler bags look nice, but I can't find a picture of the inside.  I'm looking for bag opposed to a back pack.

[RebelRebel]

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

[jpschust]

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

the crumpler bags are the same way

[terrapinj]

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

how is the padding on the PB bags? I've never handled one but they always look like they have little padding to me.

[RebelRebel]

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

how is the padding on the PB bags? I've never handled one but they always look like they have little padding to me.

They are padded. at least the one I have is...and the one they sent me with this loaner deva is

[balou2]

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

how is the padding on the PB bags? I've never handled one but they always look like they have little padding to me.

They are padded. at least the one I have is...and the one they sent me with this loaner deva is

A loaner deva?  Must be rough Teddy!  I don't think I'll be making the hell trip, but durability and size is why the PB brand is first in line.  Just don't have a shop handy to see them in person for size.

[RebelRebel]

go to the website...and then get the number and call, ask for Ken. He will square you away.

i own other bags too, but for sheer durability, nothing ive used tops the PB. You could drag the PB through the 7 layers and inner sanctum of hell, visit the upside down devil in his ice tomb, and come back again with nary a scratch.

how is the padding on the PB bags? I've never handled one but they always look like they have little padding to me.

They are padded. at least the one I have is...and the one they sent me with this loaner deva is

A loaner deva?  Must be rough Teddy!  I don't think I'll be making the hell trip, but durability and size is why the PB brand is first in line.  Just don't have a shop handy to see them in person for size.

[balou2]

Thanks Teddy...Mikey...much appreciated.
Mike

[Geoff G]

I use the AR-7 as well.  It's just the right size for everything you need for one night taping.

[Geoff G]

...well almost everything! 

[Geoff G]

Also, just walk in to your local camera shop...there are all kinds of option there.