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HiSpec
06-19-2011, 09:26 PM
What do you guys use to transport light stands?

I was thinking of a duffle bag and put all my light stand and flash inside.

AccentAE86
06-19-2011, 10:45 PM
I use a rolling Tenba lighting bag, called the Roadie:

http://www.vistek.ca/store/ProPhotoTenba/234433/tenba-roadie-rolling-grip-case-36.aspx

Same as above, but I use the 48" version which holds more.

These are awesome. It fits all my lighting gear for most commercial shooting situations. What I've put into mine at one time:

2 x Elinchrom BX500Ri monolights with cords and bowl reflectors.
1 x Elinchrom D-Lite4 monolight with cord and reflector.
1 x Elinchrom Ranger Quadra with 1 head and 1 battery
2 x Manfrotto stacker stands (extendible to about 15 ft)
2 x Manfrotto nano stands
1 x Westcott Boom arm with boom support and 6lb counterweight
1 x Aurora flag stand with gooseneck
2 x 16"x48" softboxes with grids and speedrings
1 x 24"x34" softbox with grid and speedring
1 x 16"x22" softbox with grid and speedring
1 x 60" umbrella
1 x 32" umbrella
Misc extension cords

I was getting tired of carrying 5 bags with all my lighting gear. With this, everything I need for a job fits in one bag. It has wheels so it rolls and is easy to transport. There are straps on the inside to hold things in tight, even if you don't pack it full. If you are carrying lights, stands, and modifiers separately, I'd definitely consider something like this. There is a smaller version too if you aren't using tall light stands.

dragonone
06-20-2011, 04:08 AM
http://cheesycam.com/cheaper-padded-travel-bags-speaker-stands/

gogreen
06-21-2011, 09:11 AM
I just picked up one of the Standbagger Model 13 roll-up bags:

http://www.standbagger.com/rollup.htm

I'll be using it to haul two 10' light stands, an umbrella, and a tripod. Just a basic portable set up with two flash units rather than studio strobes. I also have a Firefly flash modifier that may fit in as well. I like that it's simple and the roll-up design means the stands and tripods won't be in contact with each other.

The solution AccentAE86 looks outstanding though, especially if you ever intend to transport a full complement of gear.