Comments on: I May Have Found The Ultimate “David Hobby” Lighting Kit Bag

By: sabesh

sabesh — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:15 +0000

Here’s another great bag for portable strobing:

http://www.standbagger.com/

Model 6B would be my choice. Here’s a pic of the Model 6 with related gear:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoodedmike/3130873181/

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:35:03 +0000

Someone asked “how the use of Justin clamps relates to the use of lightstands and umbrellas.” I’d say that they both have their place and one is not a perfect replacement for the other. It’s likely you’ll need both sometime during a shoot.
Justin clamps, while rather compact, still require a good attachment point and they do not have built in mounts to hold a shoot-through umbrella.
The combination of Lightstand and umbrella mount, while more cumbersome, is self-sufficient and can accommodate umbrellas or most other lighting modifiers.
I choose to carry Superclamps instead of Justins. This way, using the umbrella mounts from my lightstands, the flash can be used with umbrellas easily.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:22:51 +0000

I’ve had that exact same Hakuba bag for about a year now and I can agree with Scott, it’s perfect for a small strobist kit when using the Nano style lightstands.
The real advantage that it has over something like a bat-bag is the generous padding built in. The sidewalls are really stout and provide a lot of body and protection for the items within.
It’s a great deal for the price.

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By: Fotofolio

Fotofolio — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:35:16 +0000

I have 1 Tamrac backpack (expedition3) to carry all my strobist stuff.

See it here (dutch language)

http://www.fotofolio.be/blog/?p=214

By: Brian Poirier

Brian Poirier — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:32:58 +0000

Another option for a kit bag (which I’ve also used as a tripod bag and a backdrop bag) is the shoulder strap bags that foldable chairs come in. I get them at Sams or Costco for about $25-30 and you get a chair with them.

By: Odd Rune

Odd Rune — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:44:17 +0000

Thanks a lot! Just bought one from Adorama B&H are sold out. Shipping to Norway cost more than the bag itself though, but now I don’t have to look for a bag any more

By: Sean Sullivan

Sean Sullivan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:11:09 +0000

Drat you..drat you..drat you, Scott…you just made me spend more money…LOL. Actually…2x…bought two of them from Adorama since BH is sold out. And gasp..one is actually going to be used for my tripod..lol. Great find.

By: Andy Glogower

Andy Glogower — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:06:19 +0000

Great idea. I recently purchased a great bag for my 2 light stands and umbrellas and assorted “stuff” that has worked out amazing. Went to the local sports store and bought a Baseball Bat bag by Mizuno for about $20. It has lots of space inside plus a pocket on the side and the front and the bottom also unzips for another hidden compartment.

By: Frank Weichmann

Frank Weichmann — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:19:29 +0000

Scott,

I received my Hakuba bag today and I am very happy. Great quality for a great price and free NAPP member shipping from B&H to boot

Thanks for the Tip. I have went through a couple other bags and they were never worth it.

Frank

By: Kajo

Kajo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:03:51 +0000

Scott, thanks for the hint.
How do you fire that flash off camera? Do you use a commander, on camera flash, or something like pocket wizards?
Would be really interested to know.

Thanks
Kajo