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This watertight hard case can help keep your important gear safe during travel. We spend a lot of time shooting outside of our studio, and rely on this case to carry some of our equipment. It's hard shell and foam interior lets us relax knowing some of our equipment is well protected. Because the case weighs over 13 pounds, it can get heavy for some users. But have no fear, the wheels and extendable handle allows you to wheel your equipment around. This is definitely a durable and reliable case that will help get your equipment to any location safely.  B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330231-REG/Pelican_1510_000_110_1510_Carry_On_Case.html

As we begin to get more involved with audio, we decided to grab this Stingray Bag for our Tascam 70D audio recorder. The fact we can easily access the battery and media compartments can really speed up time on site. This allows us to get inside of the bag without even taking our recorder out of it. The additional features such as it's straps to attach accessories and receivers, as well as keeping the camera attached to the recorder while it is still it the this case, really gave us the extra bump with wanting to purchase this item.  B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1200016-REG/k_tek_kstg70_stingray_bag_for.html

Keep your GoPro and accessories in one spot! What better way to ruin your day than to lose some of the gear you knew you had. It's fitted interior can help keep your GoPro snug and protected without worrying if its going to be damaged during travel. This case can fit anything from your Hero, to the LCD BacPac. It also includes slots that are meant for your additional batteries, memory cards, and any other gear you're going to need for your shoot! We highly suggest this case that will help you transport all your GoPro gear safely!  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1005665-REG/sp_gadgets_52030_sp_pov_case_gopro_ed.html

This bag has been the answer to my dreams, its the maximum size a carry on can be for domestic flights and it protects my gear. This bag is a little expensive, around $400, but it's worth it. Check out the thinkTANK website for more information: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-security-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspx  

I picked this bag up at a local camera store in Boston called Broomfield Camera Co. I did have an issue about 8 months after I got it with the plastic coming through the handle. I had good luck with both Tenba and Broomfield. I called and spoke with Tenba, they would honor their warranty and replace it right away. However,... I think we called Broomfield about the receipt or something for proof of purchase. They offered to handle the return for me. At first I thought, oh man get the middle guy in the middle and it will take forever for me to get a new bag. I did it anyway, and it was super fast. The availability of the bag was even an issue, but Broomfield got it done. I love them and will stop in again when in Boston! When I was there they were very helpful and knowledgable. I...