Got my dream job, now to get my gear there safely!

[Austin Greene]

Well its happened, after months of work I finally landed my dream job for this summer!

I'll be spending my entire summer living on, and diving off of, beautiful Catalina Island here on the California Coast, all while I pursue my Instructor rating with PADI. I'll be spending 8+ hours a day in the water 6 days a week, so there won't be a huge amount of free time, but when there is I plan on catching some stellar shots! As a result, I need a way of safely transporting my gear around the island and on boats, preferably in a waterproof/shockproof case. The problem? I'm on a college student budget, so I can't be spending more than $200.

Here's the gear I'll be moving:
Gripped Canon 600D
55-250mm
50mm
18-55mm
YN565

*I'll transport my tripod on my back, no need to have it in the case.*

I'll also need the case to be big enough to hold a 70-200 f/4 (or possibly f/2.8) for when I eventually swap out the 55-250, but small enough that it would preferably satisfy most airline carry-on regulations. That basically means I'm looking at about 22" x 14" x 9" being the preferred max size.I've been checking out a few of Pelican's cases since we use them a lot in the diving industry, but I wanted to see if anyone had alternate suggestions as well, or maybe wanted to contribute their personal experiences.

Any other general tips you might have for me would be awesome as well! My biggest target for the summer will be producing some quality astrophotography since the skies will be crystal clear, along with some great wildlife shots


Thanks!

Toga

 

[jwbryson1]

I just got a Pelican case and it rocks. Waterproof, shockproof and well priced. You cannot go wrong.

 

[Trever1t]

PADI DiveMaster myself, good deal, lot's of fun! I suggest you look at the Pelican brand boxes. I hold all my gear in a single water-tight box that floats if dropped in the ocean, not that would ever happen.

 

[Austin Greene]

PADI DiveMaster myself, good deal, lot's of fun! I suggest you look at the Pelican brand boxes. I hold all my gear in a single water-tight box that floats if dropped in the ocean, not that would ever happen.

Awesome deal man! I can't wait to get my Instructor rating, talk about being able to work anywhere in the world!

What size Pelican is that and how much was it? It looks perfect!

 

[Buckster]

Gotta go with Pelican here too. Love mine.

 

[Carny]

You have a T4i?

 

[KmH]

That looks like a Pelican 1510 with the Lid Organizer. It qualifies for airline carry-on.
Pelican 1510-004-110 Case with Padded Dividers, Black
Pelican 1519 Lid Organizer for 1510 and 1514 Case

Be sure to get a couple of Dry-Packs Indicating Silica Gel 40 Grams in Sturdy Aluminum Dehumidifying Canister - No Cobalt Chloride II - DP40CAN

 

[Austin Greene]

You have a T4i?

Ha! Thanks for pointing that out Fixed

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Pelican case.