RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
| Subject: | RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations |
| From: | bob benamati |
| Date: | Fri Aug 11 16:14:49 2000 |
Guys/Gals,
While not an ETX owner, I have purchased many accessory/carrying cases for
my photography gear, my LX200, eyepieces, etc. While not the cheapest,
Pelican makes what are, in my ever so humble opinion, one of the most
durable and rugged cases out there. Most of the suppliers like JMI, Meade,
etc. purchase their cases from Pelican or Doskocil and insert their label.
I have found that you can purchase a large Pelican or Doskocil case at a
good photography supplier for a fair amount less than you can get from the
astro suppliers. The down side is that the cube foam inserts need to be
cut/molded to the gear. The JMI cases are supplied with form fitted
inserts. I have used the cube foam for all my gear with no problem. I feel
that the added expense for a good hard case more than justifies itself when
shipping it on an airline or even just driving down the bumpy road to my
observing site. Id never forgive myself if I ended up with
dents/dings/scratches that a simple thing like a good case would have
prevented.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mapug@shore.net [mailto:owner-mapug@shore.net]On Behalf Of
John Hilliard
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:34 PM
To: mapug@shore.net
Subject: RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
TLN,
The alternative cases/coolers for transporting the ETX etc scopes are not
airpline compatible...the one I suggested is for road use...we use a JMI
case for air transport...NONE of the cases I have seen would survive the
baggage handlers I have seen...the case goes on board and fits in the
overhead. Also, US airlines supposedly max out overhead storage dimensions
at 9" x 22" x 14"...the JMI case is just outside of legal, but will fit
through the United Airlines security template.
John
> [Original Message]
> From: TLN
> To:
> Date: 8/11/00 3:59:19 PM
> Subject: RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
>
> Would you check this case/cooler on an airline?
>
> On 11 Aug 00, at 13:00, Michael Schwarz wrote:
>
> > Here is another suggestion for a hard case. We got an Igloo cooler at
> > Wal-Mart. It has a fabric exterior with a hard plastic shell inside. An
ETX
> > 90 fits in it perfectly. I doesnt rattle around and the included tray
> > (typical of most coolers) makes a great storage place for the hand
> > controller, batteries, extra eyepieces, etc. Best of all, the whole
thing
> > cost $18.00!
> >
> > Michael Schwarz
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-mapug@shore.net [mailto:owner-mapug@shore.net]On Behalf Of
> > colin and christine campbell
> > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:01 AM
> > To: mapug@shore.net
> > Subject: Re: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
> >
> >
> > Team,
> >
> > Thanks for all the great ideas concerning a suitable case for the
> > ETX-90EC. Ill be looking around some of the local stores here in
> > Melbourne for a make-do case like the Doskocil; failing this Ill order
> > one in from the USA or pick one up on the next business trip out this
> > way (its a long way over the ocean!).
> >
> > Some of the mentioned web sites have been really helpful on other
> > aspects of the ETX gear as well.
> >
> > Thanks for the assistance. ColinC (Melbourne, Australia)
> >
> > Colin & Christine Campbell wrote:
> > >
> > > Team,
> > >
> > > Im currently considering the purchase of an ETX-90EC instrument to
> > > compliment my LX-10; the two available Hard Carry cases Ive able to
> > > locate come from Meade and JMI. Has any one had experience with either
> > > of these products or is able to recommend one above the other?
> > >
> > > Thanks for the insights. ColinC (Melbourne, Australia)
> > > --
> > > --------------------------------
> > > campbell@netlink.com.au
> > > Christine & Colin Campbell
> > > --------------------------------
> >
> > --
> > --------------------------------
> > campbell@netlink.com.au
> > Christine & Colin Campbell
> > --------------------------------
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
--- John Hilliard
--- messier27@earthlink.net
--- EarthLink: Its your Internet.
While not an ETX owner, I have purchased many accessory/carrying cases for
my photography gear, my LX200, eyepieces, etc. While not the cheapest,
Pelican makes what are, in my ever so humble opinion, one of the most
durable and rugged cases out there. Most of the suppliers like JMI, Meade,
etc. purchase their cases from Pelican or Doskocil and insert their label.
I have found that you can purchase a large Pelican or Doskocil case at a
good photography supplier for a fair amount less than you can get from the
astro suppliers. The down side is that the cube foam inserts need to be
cut/molded to the gear. The JMI cases are supplied with form fitted
inserts. I have used the cube foam for all my gear with no problem. I feel
that the added expense for a good hard case more than justifies itself when
shipping it on an airline or even just driving down the bumpy road to my
observing site. Id never forgive myself if I ended up with
dents/dings/scratches that a simple thing like a good case would have
prevented.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mapug@shore.net [mailto:owner-mapug@shore.net]On Behalf Of
John Hilliard
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:34 PM
To: mapug@shore.net
Subject: RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
TLN,
The alternative cases/coolers for transporting the ETX etc scopes are not
airpline compatible...the one I suggested is for road use...we use a JMI
case for air transport...NONE of the cases I have seen would survive the
baggage handlers I have seen...the case goes on board and fits in the
overhead. Also, US airlines supposedly max out overhead storage dimensions
at 9" x 22" x 14"...the JMI case is just outside of legal, but will fit
through the United Airlines security template.
John
> [Original Message]
> From: TLN
> To:
> Date: 8/11/00 3:59:19 PM
> Subject: RE: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
>
> Would you check this case/cooler on an airline?
>
> On 11 Aug 00, at 13:00, Michael Schwarz wrote:
>
> > Here is another suggestion for a hard case. We got an Igloo cooler at
> > Wal-Mart. It has a fabric exterior with a hard plastic shell inside. An
ETX
> > 90 fits in it perfectly. I doesnt rattle around and the included tray
> > (typical of most coolers) makes a great storage place for the hand
> > controller, batteries, extra eyepieces, etc. Best of all, the whole
thing
> > cost $18.00!
> >
> > Michael Schwarz
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-mapug@shore.net [mailto:owner-mapug@shore.net]On Behalf Of
> > colin and christine campbell
> > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:01 AM
> > To: mapug@shore.net
> > Subject: Re: [M]: ETX-90EC Hard Case Recommendations
> >
> >
> > Team,
> >
> > Thanks for all the great ideas concerning a suitable case for the
> > ETX-90EC. Ill be looking around some of the local stores here in
> > Melbourne for a make-do case like the Doskocil; failing this Ill order
> > one in from the USA or pick one up on the next business trip out this
> > way (its a long way over the ocean!).
> >
> > Some of the mentioned web sites have been really helpful on other
> > aspects of the ETX gear as well.
> >
> > Thanks for the assistance. ColinC (Melbourne, Australia)
> >
> > Colin & Christine Campbell wrote:
> > >
> > > Team,
> > >
> > > Im currently considering the purchase of an ETX-90EC instrument to
> > > compliment my LX-10; the two available Hard Carry cases Ive able to
> > > locate come from Meade and JMI. Has any one had experience with either
> > > of these products or is able to recommend one above the other?
> > >
> > > Thanks for the insights. ColinC (Melbourne, Australia)
> > > --
> > > --------------------------------
> > > campbell@netlink.com.au
> > > Christine & Colin Campbell
> > > --------------------------------
> >
> > --
> > --------------------------------
> > campbell@netlink.com.au
> > Christine & Colin Campbell
> > --------------------------------
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
--- John Hilliard
--- messier27@earthlink.net
--- EarthLink: Its your Internet.
