2014Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Recommendations for assistant camera equipment bags
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Multiple bag manufacturers serve the professional film production market, each with different strengths in durability, customization, and service quality.
- Modular 51 and Fikenca bags are preferred by many assistant cameramen for their layout design and customization options compared to other brands.
- Durability and weather resistance vary significantly between models, with some bags showing faster wear than others under heavy professional use.
- Direct contact with custom bag makers often provides better communication and faster turnaround than going through official distributors.
- Several manufacturers produce similar or identical bags under different brand names and distributor relationships.
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2014 and may not reflect current product availability or manufacturer practices.
- Some claims about durability are anecdotal observations rather than systematic testing.
- Contact information and websites provided may no longer be current.
- No specific technical specifications or price comparisons are discussed.