2006Vests forum
Storage and transport solutions for Steadicam vests and arm rigs
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A Modular 51 vest bag is a purpose-built option for protecting Steadicam equipment, though it requires advance ordering and carries high shipping costs.
- An Eagle Creek duffle bag sized for regular gear can accommodate a Steadicam vest along with a padded arm bag nested inside, and costs approximately fifty dollars at sporting goods or camping retailers.
- A Pelican 1620 hard case can hold a vest bag with arm equipment inside and works well for checked airline baggage.
- Reinforced cardboard added to the bottom and sides of a surplus military bag creates an effective local transport solution that keeps the arm bag organized by securing it inside the vest collar.
- Airport security response to Steadicam equipment varies by location and individual officer familiarity, ranging from detailed inspection to immediate equipment recognition.
Depends on
- The Eagle Creek duffle sizing recommendation was based on a specific Steadicam model referred to as the PRO vest or Regular size, so compatibility with other vest models is unknown.
- The shipping cost comparison from 2006 may not reflect current pricing or availability.
- Advice about airline transport is based on a small number of anecdotal experiences from different airports and may not represent current TSA or airline policies.
- Recommendations are limited to local and domestic transport scenarios discussed in the thread.