How to carry 50 film holders (4x5) ?

[Alan Davenport]

It isn't "one something" but I have a couple of ammo cans -- not 50 cal -- that will hold something like 20 to 25 4x5 film holders each.

If it were me, I'd take 20 film holders and a changing bag...

[rwyoung]

It's always a good idea when carrying a large number of holders to put a rubber band around each one. Bands that are about 1/4" wide and about 3" long unstretched work well for 4x5. You can remove and replace the rubber band each time you photograph with the given holder.

Ditto the rubber bands. I usually have a bunch of them loose in the bag. They can be strung together to make bungies and do all kinds of wonderful things.

[Joseph O'Neil]

Don't forget zip lock bags. Whatever container or size of holder, I find changes in humidity or moisture do the most damage to film, so keeping your holders in ziplock bags helps a lot.

I personally use a collapsable, soft sided zippered cooler bag. Inexpensive, already resistant to water & moisture, and like otehrs have said, throw a towel or your darkcloth on top to prevent film holders from shifting around.

Never used the rubber band idea myself, but I like it and will remember it
joe

[Paul Fitzgerald]

davidb,

Calumet makes pouches for 4x5, they velcro shut like lens wraps, are padded and each holds 10 holders. They fit into a cooler well and the darkslides can't open. They also have a belt loop if you want to carry them on site that way.

[jnantz]

a tenba car case can hold a camera, a ton of film holders,lenses and whatever else you have.
i use this one ...

have a nice trip!
john

[evan clarke]

Don't forget zip lock bags. Whatever container or size of holder, I find changes in humidity or moisture do the most damage to film, so keeping your holders in ziplock bags helps a lot.

I personally use a collapsable, soft sided zippered cooler bag. Inexpensive, already resistant to water & moisture, and like otehrs have said, throw a towel or your darkcloth on top to prevent film holders from shifting around.

Never used the rubber band idea myself, but I like it and will remember it
joe

I bought 2000 3M, perfectly sized, antistatic bags from an online source for about $30. They are just great for my holders...EC

[keith english]

I like the ice chest, but keep them vertical, and the padding and rubber band is not a bad idea. Only put the number you need in the camera bag if your hiking from the car. Keep the exposed ones in the cooler. That lowers your weight on the trail.

[davidb]

thanks everyone.

I have two of the calumet film holder cases and they hold 8 each.

Then this weekend in target, I found an Eddie Bauer diaper bag that will hold a dozen holders on the inside, plus my spot meter, loupe, and filters on the outside. It's a great little bag and will work for when I am away from the car.

[lee\c]

how about a big box?

lee\c

[sultanofcognac]

I use a slave! Don't have to pay them, they don't dare complain and they're disposable! Unfortunately, I happen to be the only slave in my (and my wife's) immediate vicinity, but nevertheless!

For 4x5 I use a thermal padded bag for taking cold foods on a trip (not sure what they're called), which holds 24 - haven't sussed out the 8x10 solution yet.