Scarlet and Epic bag - 2013 edition

[Ben Scott]

Hi all,

I have the Peli 1510 with dividers for when I'm transporting a bunh of kit but also need something for run and gunning with the camera - prebuilt with LCD, shoulder mount and mattebox attached where you can just pull it out of the bag and start shooting.

Bag chat on Reduser seems to be over a year old and so I wondered if there were any new choices out there. The Kata OMB-75 looked like a good option but I see that's discontinued now, so what are other people using as a run & gun Epic/Scarlet bag?

 

[Jason Ano]

I'm also looking for a bag since I'll be travelling a lot this year. I'm probably going to pull the trigger on this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686597-REG/Petrol_PC003.html

 

[Daniel Pearson]

I'm also looking for a bag since I'll be travelling a lot this year. I'm probably going to pull the trigger on this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686597-REG/Petrol_PC003.html

That's a handsome looking bag Jason, I'm also curious to what people are using for their rigs. I'm looking for something to carry around a bare bones Scarlet setup - so close to pulling the trigger on an Airport Accelerator but not totally sold on the backpack route. Will be curious to see what people are using and recommend.

 

[Jason Ano]

I've inspected the bag in person and it's pretty solid with quality materials. My only concern is I might not have enough room for lenses/batteries. I currently have a backpack now, but I definitely can't fit a ready-to-go scarlet set up in it.

 

[Ben Scott]

I had the Petrol DR 0003 for my Panasonic AF101. tbh I can't see it fitting a kitted out Scarlet.

 

[Alexander Waldman]

I had pretty much the same needs so I picked up a BP1500 from Calumet (http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_bp1500_large_backpack/rm2184) a few months ago on sale for about $100. It's surprisingly solid, is carry-on sized, and can fit a basic Scarlet kit (disassembled) with batteries, lenses, a/c adapter, media, screen, handles, REDmag reader, cables, tools, etc., AND a DSLR kit on top of that, and I've still got outside pockets left over. You could easily fit a ready-to-go kit if you rearrange the dividers in there and you'll still have room for some extras. Of course makes it pretty heavy, but the bag has hip straps which help distribute the wait appropriately. I absolutely recommend it if you can find it cheap, and probably even for full price. Great bag.

 

[Ayan Pratap]

Jason that petrol bags looks good but too small to fit anything to shoot with IMO!

 

[Matt Ryan]

I have 2 ThinkTank Photo bags and haven't seen anything that compares in quality, style, and features. These are the 2 I have and never have a worry about carrying these on since they meet international carry on specs.

Backpack:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-accelerator.aspx

Rolling bag/backpack:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-international-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspx

 

[Jason Ano]

Any reference photos with gear inside the bag would be greatly appreciated. :yesnod:

 

[Ben Scott]

Photos would be great as specifically looking for bags with the camera already assembled and ready to go. Cinebags CB40 looks like a maybe - probably could fit with mattebox attached too.

 

[Harry Lipnick]

For in-town only stuff (or just anywhere within driving distance) the Cinebags 01 has been fantastic. Pop on a top handle, a lens and a battery and I'm good to go.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845157-REG/CineBags_CB01A_CB_01_Production_Bag_Black.html
Best,

-Harry

 

[Steve Sherrick]

The Petrol Red One bag might be configured in a way to work with fully built Scarlet/Epic.

 

[Kemalettin Sert]

can post photos with Airport International™ V 2.0 and Lowepro 450 AW ( my fav bag)

 

[Sam Edwards]

I have a porta-brace DV3R. You can have a scarlet, Brick on the back, Side Handle and 5.6" LCD and a canon lens. But you'll probably have to take the monitor off if you want to be able to zip up the bag. I would go next size up if I had it to do over again.
My advice is to configure the camera exactly how you want it in the small case then find a case with the right size internal dimensions.
Cheers.

 

[Jason Ano]

Plenty of options for larger bags, but the trick is finding one that you can use as a carry-on for air travel.

 

[Ben Scott]

tbh this thread was about having a bag for run and gun shooting with a preconfigured Epic/Scarlet.

I'd always use the Peli 1510 for international travel as it's built like a tank and is carry on

 

[Carlos Reyes]

tbh this thread was about having a bag for run and gun shooting with a preconfigured Epic/Scarlet.

I'd always use the Peli 1510 for international travel as it's built like a tank and is carry on

I'm the same boat as Ben, Ive got a pelican for travel but when I'm moving around locations or something like that Ive been looking for a solid bag or case to carry an assembled scarlet.

 

[Kristin Stewart]

Another great option : the ROADIE II HDSLR/VIDEO SHOULDER BAG

http://www.tenba.com/Products/Roadie-II-HDSLR-Video-Shoulder-Bag.aspx

 

[Ben Scott]

Ooh that's a bit more like it!

 

[Eric Santiago]

Diggin my Lowepro 200 AW for light travelling:

Currently fits:

Scarlet, LCD, SH, OUTRIGGER, TOP HANDLE (loose), 4 x RV, Rokinon Cine 85 and 35, Tokina 11-16, puffer, SSD and misc small items.