wesdorman
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I have been waiting for someone to create a case using thermodyne style vacuum molded cases... They are light for their strength and carrying capacity. I've been traveling with thermodyne cases for 35 years in the television industry. And the last time I needed a case that could float and survive a Humvee driving over it was.... never. But that's me... Don't misunderstand, these case are strong and durable. I realize that some people will be traveling down rivers and a water proof case will make sense. But I need to survive normal airline shipping and day to day in the van with a bunch of other cases type use. These cases are production strength do last years. I'm still using the first case I purchased 35+ years ago.
The problem I have with Pelican and SKB type cases is the weight to space ratio... For the Inspire, these cases seem to come in around 27-28 lbs empty.
As to needing wheels built in, I also don't need this. I would like to have more room, to carry multiple chargers and a wind anemometer. Wheels and handle adds more weight and takes away from interior space. I always have more than one case anyway when traveling so I use a portable hand truck, that can carry everything. And if only packing a couple of cases, one of those tiny dollies you carry on board the plane would work.
At some point I'll probably have to custom design, but would rather buy off the shelf. So if anyone has seen this type of case, please let me know.
If you have similar needs, let me know and maybe we can work up a custom cut insert for a thermodyne case. With airline travel I plan on checking the Inspire, but will have a seperate case to carry the batteries on-board. But I would like the main Inspire case to also be able to carry at least seven batteries and multiple chargers for use when driving to location. At the end of a long day of filming, need to go to sleep with all batts on charge.
here is a link to check out their cases. http://www.thermodyne.com/slimline.html
Look forward to your thoughts...
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