Wednesday, March 2, 2016

A ULF Case Or Cases

Thinking of buying a case something like this for all my ULF gear. This case I believe would be able to carry

-the 16x20 camera (MAY LEE)
- 5 or so 16x20 holders
- meter
- changing tent
- dark cloth
- Gitzo 9 foot tripod with head (the angle of the box is 38 inches)
- 1 or 2 lens with lens boards
- reducing back? with second set of holders?

I should be able to put everything into one case then put that case on a cart system of some kind. This would probably be the best option. The case would weigh a ton (100 lbs+?) but having all the gear in one waterproof and very tough case seems the way to go. I could have the cart folded up and load the case in any Asian bus, then on off loading for photos put the case on the cart and move it where I require. More thought needed but this is probably the way I will go. This style case goes for $503 USD plus shipping.

If the case is too heavy then I will have to go with 2 separate cases.

- Case 42 lbs
- Camera 34 lbs
- Tripod 8lbs
- miscellaneous 10 lbs
- lens?
- holders probably more than 20 lbs


SKB Cases 3R2727-27B-E 3R 27" Deep Roto Molded Military-Standard Empty Case New
SKU: SKB12-3R2727-27B-E


  • Waterproof and dust tight design (MIL-C-4150J)
  • LLDPE Polyethylene impact resistant
  • UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus resistant (MIL-STD-810F)
  • Pressure relief / breather valves
  • Resistant to impact damage (MIL-STD-810F)
  • Stainless steel latches and hinges
  • WEIGHT
  • Shipping Weight: 52.00 lb / 23.59 kg
  • Product Weight: 46.20 lb / 20.96 kg
  • INSIDE DIMENSIONS
  • Lid Depth: 3.50 in / 8.89 cm
  • Base Depth: 23.50 in / 59.69 cm
  • Interior Length: 27.00 in / 68.58 cm
  • Interior Width: 27.00 in / 68.58 cm
  • Interior Depth; 27.00 in / 68.58 cm
  • Interior Cu. Volume: 11.39 cu ft / 0.32 cu m

  • Having 2 of these at $457 USD each might be a slightly better option, each case is 9 lbs lighter and would carry less gear, making them more manageable. Two 50-60 lb boxes versus one 120 lb box.



    SKB Cases 3R2727-18B-E 3R 18" Deep Roto Molded Military-Standard Empty Case New
    SKU: SKB12-3R2727-18B-E


  • Waterproof and dust tight design (MIL-C-4150J)
  • LLDPE Polyethylene impact resistant
  • UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus resistant (MIL-STD-810F)
  • Pressure relief / breather valves
  • Resistant to impact damage (MIL-STD-810F)
  • Stainless steel latches and hinges
  • WEIGHT
  • Shipping Weight: 40.00 lb / 18.14 kg
  • Product Weight: 37.20 lb / 16.87 kg
  • INSIDE DIMENSIONS
  • Lid Depth: 3.50 in / 8.89 cm
  • Base Depth: 14.50 in / 36.83 cm
  • Interior Length: 27.00 in / 68.58 cm
  • Interior Width: 27.00 in / 68.58 cm
  • Interior Depth: 18.00 in / 45.72 cm
  • Interior Cu. Volume: 7.59 cu ft / 0.22 cu m