What do you use to lug around your Lightstands, Umbrellas, Tripod, Monopod...?

I use a student backpack also. Well more along of a hiking style one, but I'll probably get a duffel-bag soon.

I use some tripod/light stand bag I got from B&H years ago.

steelbluesleepr wrote in post #16605865
This works pretty well:

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First real rig shot by Jcareyphoto, on Flickr

Alveric wrote in post #16606205
Or a car.

Why are you talking about transportation? I thought the question was about what bag to use to lug light stands from your car to your shooting locations.

picturecrazy wrote in post #16606141
Tenba Grip bag.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ing_Tripod_Grip​_Case.html

It does a good job for the heavy gear days.

ArisPhoto wrote in post #16606758
The downside with a military footlocker is you have a hard time to get all organized in it. I prefer to use a Kata Rolling Organizer Case.
It looks like a big travelling bag, full of clothes.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …es&sts=ma&Top+N​av-Search=

I am sure those bags are nice Lloyd and ArisPhoto but they are too rich for my blood.

RandyMN wrote in post #16606193
I used to use ski bags mixed with lighting bags but finally purchased a pelican case that holds all the strobes while still using ski bags and light bags for stands and all the misc stuff.

I actually prefer to not carry any of it anymore as it was a learning phase. Now I try to accomplish the same thing with a Quantum bare flash and various minimal lighting modifiers.

My Pelican case is huge, then I have two more for cameras and lenses. This has become my favorite means of transport since they have wheels and a handle as opposed to straps. Sometimes you just have to muscle it up stairs and stuff.

I've done that a couple of times, and it was not fun at all.

Naturalist wrote in post #16606315
Kevin, here are a couple of ideas.

I've read of people using a golf cart, the kind you pull along behind you.

Another idea is to locate a military surplus store and check out a large soft-sided foot locker. Its like a large duffle bag but with a set of wheels at one end so you can pick it up and roll it behind you.

Maybe these can be checked out.

tim wrote in post #16606780
I use some tripod/light stand bag I got from B&H years ago.

Thanks Naturalist and Tim

Tigerkn wrote in post #16605706
I've been using a student backpack and it works fine but it is time for something that is a little bigger and prettier/more professional.

This is what I am thinking of buying to replace the backpack. Anyone here own it?
http://www.cowboystudi​o.com …p/hk%20rolling%​20case.htm

This is going to seem like an odd suggestion, but it's actually workable and useful.

Travel cases designed to protect golf bags are the right size to hold light stands and even smaller monolights. With some on line shopping, they can be found at a decent price. These wheeled cases are simple to move at an event.

Tigerkn wrote in post #16606812
Why are you talking about transportation? I thought the question was about what bag to use to lug light stands from your car to your shooting locations.

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That's genuinely what I use to carry my lightstands and tripods, though.

I use me, and my wife. and by that, I mean my wife tells me what to bring and where to carry it to.

That said I'm looking for other options. I can only take getting that look so many times.

Just curious how you set up umbrellas / other modifiers and shoot outside on windy days. To me at the very least having an assistant offers peace of mind that things will not be blowing or falling over. Add schlepping capability and the ability to put light where you want it (voice activated or even via eye glances) and it's definitely worth it.

Tigerkn wrote in post #16605928
^^^ Not everyone can afford an assistant Trevor

steelbluesleepr wrote in post #16607817
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That's genuinely what I use to carry my lightstands and tripods, though.

I do need to get a bag for them, and have had my eye on a hardcase for transporting golf bags. It looks perfect for my uses, has wheels on the bottom, and I can get one for about 15 bucks at a thrift shop.

That's a lot of lighting gears you got there. No wonder you need a truck . Thanks for the thrift shop idea.

jmikolich wrote in post #16607834
I use me, and my wife. and by that, I mean my wife tells me what to bring and where to carry it to.

That said I'm looking for other options. I can only take getting that look so many times.

Lmao....

I love my Wife dearly, but I can't imaging we run the same operation away from home .

Christopher Steven b wrote in post #16607854
Just curious how you set up umbrellas / other modifiers and shoot outside on windy days. To me at the very least having an assistant offers peace of mind that things will not be blowing or falling over. Add schlepping capability and the ability to put light where you want it (voice activated or even via eye glances) and it's definitely worth it.

I do not set up umbrellas / other modifiers to shoot outside, only inside. I mostly use bare flash/es but I want to have most/all my lightings with me to keep my options open.

Tigerkn wrote in post #16607922
That's a lot of lighting gears you got there. No wonder you need a truck . Thanks for the thrift shop idea.

to be fair, it's not all lighting gear; that's all the equipment I took out of town for a 48hr film contest including my jib, a DIY dolly, costumes, props, etc.

I like being prepared

I also found this Mother Load and it looks great.

http://bigduffles.com …ffel_bag_mother​_load.html

I borrowed one of these from a construction buddy of mine. Worked out great and was able to fit everything in it.

In answer to your question I don't own any lightstands nor any umbrellas (other than the stopping the rain kind in which case I take about 12 to every wedding). I don't take my monopod and the only tripod I take is a Gitzo traveller which is tiny and light which I hook onto my back pack if I need it (which is rare).

I use a photoflex dual transpac. Works awesome. Padded and it even has wheels so you can wheel it around to different sites.

http://www.adorama.com​/PFTKDCS.html

This is what I have in mine right now:
2x 9.5' light stands
1 86" Parabolic
2 unbrellas
1 qbox
1 monopod
2 Alienbees
Vegabond mini
Gaffer
Bunch of grids
Bunch of cords
Bunch of gels
Bunch of other stuff