Case or tripod bag to fit 4" f/8 refractor (Tak FS-102)

[MortonH]

My recently acquired FS-102 came in a rather heavy hard case that I don't fancy carrying down the stairs in my apartment block!

Looking for something lighter that I can use for travel to dark sites.

The best case I've owned was a Stellarvue C9S ("short" version) that I bought with my SV110ED.

The Stellarvue C9 (longer version) would be ideal but I'm open to suggestions.

The case needs to be wide enough to take the scope with rings/clamshell and dovetail attached, and long enough that I can leave the 2" diagonal in place. This means an internal length of 92cm (36").

I notice there are a number of tripod/lighting bags (like Tenba, Miller, etc.) that could be used, so considering them too.

Please PM me if you have something.

Thanks.

[Kunama]

This would be my recommendation if nothing comes up locally Morton

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/53958-REG/Tenba_634_508_TTP34_TriPak.html

[MortonH]

Thanks, Matt.

[GrampianStars]

There is virtually dozens available
like this
https://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-033R
or
http://www.amazon.com/Orion-15164-47x11x14-Inches-Telescope/dp/B0000XMTTW
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Brand-New-Carrying-Case-for-SkyWatcher-Newtonian-Reflector-Telescope-114EQ-127EQ-130EQ-150/1727777652.html?ws_ab_test=searchwe b201556_3,searchweb201644_1_505_506 _503_504_502_10001_10002_10016_1001 7_10010_10005_10011_10006_10003_100 04_10009_10008,searchweb201560_1,se archweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6450&btsid=5525dea0-228d-4147-85e5-2a4ec0d2c58e
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gskyer-Soft-Carry-Bag-Case-for-Telescope-Spotting-scope-New/2044117829.html
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Visionking-Soft-Carry-Bag-Case-for-Telescope-Spotting-scope-New/1391903584.html

[MortonH]

With the possible exception of the Vixen one these look very flimsy and I wouldn't trust them.

The Stellarvue C9 is a semi-hard case which is much, much better than the likes of the Orion padded cases (I've had one).

[MortonH]

bump

[issdaol]

I can vouch for the Vixen Carry Bag as I have one myself. Nicely made and organised.

So if a soft carry bag is an option.....its good and well priced.

[MortonH]

I like the look of the Vixen carry bag but it doesn't look wide enough.

[MortonH]

Found!

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=1232784#post123278 4