Lens Protection / Case

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Now that Photobackpacker is retired, what are some suggestions for single lens protection. I have a good reel case but it is to large for what I need.

Thanks!

[Eric Woodbury]

My lenses are loose in the backpack compartments. Sometimes, big, expensive, special lenses get a wrap which is still available. At home in the filing cabinet, I slip them into a little wooden rack that holds 5 or 6 lenses on their boards. If I were to go to the beach or equivalent, I might put them in a plastic bag for the trip. Obviously, I'm not too fancy. --ew--

[Kirk Gittings]

My lenses and PBP cases will last the rest of my working life. Having said that, many reel cases come in small medium and large. See for example:

http://www.orvis.com/p/safe-passage-reel-cases/2bmm

http://galvanflyreels.com/product/gfr-reel-case/

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Shim...ng-Reel-Covers

or a multi reel case with moveable dividers in various sizes.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/boati...F104527080.uts

[Keith Pitman]

I know of one guy who uses Tupperware-Type cases. Good protection, lightweight, a variety of sizes, and inexpensive.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Tupperware - now where have I heard that before......

Thanks Kirk - I have a bunch of those for my fly reels, to many reels actually. That is a good option.

[Drew Bedo]

I have and use a set of zPhotoBackpacker boxes, yet . . .


I typically pack my 4x5 shooting kit into an older LowePro "Magnum 35" shoulder bag. I often pack 3-4 lenses on little Wista boards by putting them into a plastic bag and put that into a plush Crown Royal bag. These then go into the shoulder bag arranged with the camera and film holders such that there is no rattling around.

While this is not secure enough for an airliner's cargo hold, it can fit under the seat (on Southwest Airlines anyway) and carries well.

I do have an older model LowePro supper trekker that can take all this stuff and protect it better, but the whole package is larger and heavier . . .and I just don't c arry anything on my back these days. It fits nicely into the overhead compartment, but once it did go into the hold on a smaller regional turbo prop

[Drew Bedo]

For storage at home, extra lenses often sit in a substantial cigar box.

[Luis-F-S]

What's wrong with lens wraps? Daniel Stone makes really nice ones. I then put them in a Zone VI bag for 4x5 or a Gator Case for 8x10. If taking several lenses I use an oversized Gator case n put them next to the camera.

[Light Guru]

What's wrong with lens wraps? I then put them in a Zone VI bag for 4x5 or a Gator Case for 8x10. If taking several lenses I use an oversized Gator case n put them next to the camera.

NOTHING! Thats what I use. They are a LOT less bulky then other tings being talked about on here.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

I forgot Dan was making wraps, I dropped him a note. I think that is a great idea.