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CASE CLOSED! The ultimate bags, backpacks and cases to keep your precious kit safe and sound T here’s no such thing as the perfect bag, but these incredible cases, backpacks and holdalls come pretty close. Every filmmaker starts off for urban use, but if you end up slogging across fields or gravelly drives, they can easily get stuck – and the wheels do take up some space inside. WORDS ADAM DUCKWORTH BAGS OF ROOM
Many love backpacks, but overfill these and you’ll feel it after a long day shooting. Some love hard cases for max protection, and they can often double as seats on-set – but these can be large and heavy. Then, there’s the added issue of air travel, where rules limit the size and weight of the kit you can carry on. We take a look at the best bags and cases at different prices and sizes to suit just about every need.
with a bag, but as your kit grows and you tackle various shoots, a range of products become essentials to keep your gear safe. Of course, everyone would like a case that carries everything, gives ultimate protection and weighs next to nothing, but there’s always a compromise between size, rugged build and weight. Many swear by roller bags, letting the wheels take the strain off your hands, arms, shoulders and back. They’re ideal
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