Tripod transport

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For my recent job in Germany, I knew that a better case for carrying the tripod was necessary. Normally, one would use a rigid plastic housing, but they weigh in at about 6kg, are difficult to transport - and are butt ugly. So I did some research, which lead to the Israeli company Kata, which has a background in supplying bags for military applications. About 5 years ago they started making bags for film- and TV professionals, and I decided to give their Triporigid 2 a try, and ordered it from B&H in New York. As always, the package arrived a few days later - thanks, UPS.

The bag is made of Condura, an extremely durable synthetic cloth material. The inside of the bag is in a british yellow, making it easy to find in dim light. It features a few extra pockets, which acommodate the tripod plate, and - in my case - some small tools. I also bought a dividing set, so that in one compartment I can carry some extra cables.

What I really came to like is the ability to convert the bag into a backpack, making it just so much easier to carry a tripod over a longer period of time - or over difficult terrain. This is so good, that I in fact find myself using the bag even in cases where I could have done easily with an unpackaged tripod.
The quality of build seems immaculate, and promises to give years of service. Recommended.