ATV camera case.

[Demonic]

I've been wanting to take my camera equipment 4 wheeler riding with me since i bought the 4 wheeler. I bought a waterproof case with foam padding but everything bounces too much in it. I need something that holds the camera tight in foam and then can be held secured to the racks.

I was wondering if anyone has a setup that they use for this or similar.

What i need to fit in it is at least a Rebel XTi with a 24-70 F2.8L and external flash. another lens or two would be great as well.

as long as i still have room for my beer, size is not much of an issue

[venchka]

A Pelican box sized to fit the cargo rack on the ATV. Strap it down tight. Don't go so fast!

Another thought: I don't know if these bags are big enough, but...There is a line of inflatable camera bags sold for canoeing/kayaking. The gear goes in and the bag is inflated around the gear. Air cushioning to the max. One of these air bags inside a Pelican box with foam around the air bag should be bounce proof.

[Demonic]

i like the idea of the inflatable camera bag.

I have one of these boxes mounted on the front, but it needs more... the camera flops all around inside this case. Some of those bags might resolve that issue though.

[ekohl]

get a pelican, and order it with quick pluck foam and "pluck" out squares to fit....... I have a pelican case that is great for travelling, if you drilled holes in it, you could bolt it to the rack maybe? Many sizes available.....

http://www.pelican-case.com/photincas.html

[venchka]

No wonder! Stick some foam in the lid. Two layers: A dense firm layer against the plasic lid and a less dense layer against the cameras. Bubble wrap might even work.

[Daniel W.]

Scott, get a small shoulder bag and stick that in the back-mounted hard case.

The Pelican is the best way to go, the foam is nice until you need to reconfigure it, I usually stick my Lowepro bag inside the Pelican case, or get the dividers.

[ldelacruz]

I would use a camera backpack and wear it...I would be afraid that mounting it to the ATV would be too rough on it.

[venchka]

Lowepro Slingshot????????????????

[Demonic]

i like the backpack / slingshot idea. I will probably snag one of those to replace my already outgrown bag.

I wonder how bad the load would be on an all day ride...

[Demonic]

Just an update,

i bought a Lowepro flipside 300 and used it today, i'm very happy with it... even tho i'm sure i look goofy riding around with it on lol.

[venchka]

Hey, as long as your camera is with you & ready to use, who cares if you look goofy?

[DXLR8]

I used a compact bag by Lowepro...the MicroTrekker. I used it on a 7 day atv trip through the Steamboat area of Colorado. We typically ride very aggressive and I had no issues carrying my 20d and a couple of lenses. I also carry 1 gallon zip lock freezer bags to put equipment in if it starts to rain or I think I will be in wet areas, such as rivers and the such.