Protective case fro Celestron Nexstar 8SE

[Woodgnome]

Has anyone any suggestions for a decent storage case for this scope and mount? I'm a bit nervous putting into the hallway cupboard covered with a blanket and surrounded by my wine bottles.

Cheers,
David

[Capricorn1(Tom)]

David..... Bunning's have a huge selection to pick from....I have Trojan,
Stanley-Fat Max, Pelican....in various sizes to fit scopes and mounts...then fit foam to accommodate (cut to size) for your equipment. Cheers Tom

[eddiedunlop]

David,

Hard cases can be heavy and inflexible. For a softer option you could try Pacific Design http://www.casesandcovers.com/index.html

For my 8" lx 90 I used the foam packing that came with it and had a vinyl cover made up to fit.

Martin

[brian nordstrom]

:eyepop:Woaw , for $155 plus $15 post for my C9.25 , I think I will grab me one of these Pacific Design soft cases even after the exchange rate and a bit extra for post these are very good value :D , Martin thanks a lot for the link .

Brian.

[killswitch]

I just use those heavy duty storage tubs from Officeworks/Bunnings. They are cheap and lightweight but not as strong as a hard case. I used the styro packaging that came with my c8.

The pelican style hard case is good too but they are quite heavy. I have a hard time deadlifting one into my car.

I was also considering these:

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Plano-Large-Sportsman-Trunk-Camo.aspx?pid=346752&menuFrom=70905#Cross

http://www.bunnings.com.au/kis-110-litre-scuba-box-_p2582608

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanley-102L-Pack-N-Away.aspx?pid=17604&menuFrom=70905#Cross

[Camelopardalis]

+1 for the storage tubs, should be plenty protection for domestic use.

I use a more heavy duty one for surviving airport baggage crews (collimation wasn't even out!) and bumpy roads, but it weighs way more than the scope :sadeyes: