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Photoflex’s Transpac™ line of equipment cases includes eight high-quality, durable bags that are undoubtedly the best on the market. These Product Spotlight lessons will give you an up-close and personal view of the cases, explain the uses of the case, and highlight key features that stand out from the competition.
Our cases are the greatest value on the market. They will give you the confidence in knowing that your equipment is being transported safely and securely in a rugged and surprisingly affordable case.
With over twenty years of development and refinement of our Transpac cases, we’ve made sure to combine a protective exoskeleton with a soft fleece interior to cradle your valuable gear, no matter where you’re traveling. This offers you durability and safety in one piece. With adjustable polymer reinforced Velcro® compartments, you can customize this case for whatever gear you may be carrying.
The Dual Kit Case is our mid-size Transpac, the perfect choice for transporting two to three location lighting kits and photography accessories. The external dimensions of this case are 47.25" x 12" x 12" (120 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm). Unloaded the bag weighs 20 lbs (9.1 Kg).
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Topics Covered:
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Example Packing Configurations
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Exterior Features
The Transpac exterior is constructed with a protective ¼” foam sandwiched around a corrugated polymer exoskeleton, with molded reinforced corners and sliders on the bottom of the case. [figure 1] |
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The outer shell of the Transpac cases is covered with 600-denier proprietary DuraCloth™ fabric. [figure 2] This fabric is designed to be long lasting and resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs and is commonly used in hiking backpacks, motorcycle clothing, and military items. The fabric has a moisture barrier and is water-resistant--a valuable feature when on location!
Underneath the DuraCloth, the Transpac features a rigid wall of lightweight corrugated polymer for extra protection for your valuable equipment. Extensive Quality Control procedures during manufacturing guarantee that our Transpac cases are the perfect case to entrust with your valuable equipment. [figure 3] |
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The Photoflex Transpac Dual Kit Case features double-stitched taped seams, the security you want when packing away your valuable equipment, as well as seam tape to protect the stitching. We use military grade thread and seam tape for durability and aesthetic. [figure 4] |
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The corners and rails are made of high-impact, lightweight polymer, which helps absorb shock and extend its life. This detail is yet another way that Photoflex has gone above and beyond in the quest to provide a case that will protect your equipment. The case’s polymer feet allow it to easily stand vertically for stable upright storage. [figures 5, 6, & 7] |
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The Transpac Dual Kit Case exterior features bolt and locking nut through-wall hardware assembly. All hardware is bolted through the exoskeleton, which provides greater structural integrity and positive locking to the interior walls. Traditional pop rivet designs are not as secure and offer no option for easy repair like our unique bolted designs. [figure 8] |
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The case offers three modes of transport: wheeled, carried or tandem lifting. The case’s handles are ergonomic polymer located on each end of the case for the ultimate in control for rolling the bag or two-person lifting for heavier loads. [figure 9 & 10]
The straps are bolted to the case. The two straps can be joined together with Velcro on the quilted padded grip handle. The combination of strap handles reinforced with bar tack stitching and bolted straps creates the strongest design available. These have military grade webbing with extreme reinforcement where it counts. [figure 11] |
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The Transpac Dual Kit Case’s wheels are made with ball-bearing inline skate wheels in a non-scuff, clear urethane finish. The wheels ride smoothly and quietly over most surfaces. The wheels have a wide profile and are positioned wide on the bag for stability and easy maneuvering. When you’re in a hurry, the last thing you want is a wobbly case. [figures 12 & 13] |
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The Transpac Dual Kit Case’s wheels are made with ball-bearing inline skate wheels in a non-scuff, clear urethane finish. The wheels ride smoothly and quietly over most surfaces. The wheels have a wide profile and are positioned wide on the bag for stability and easy maneuvering. When you’re in a hurry, the last thing you want is a wobbly case. [figures 12 & 13] |
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Additionally, the bag features an ID tag where you can insert contact information to use when traveling. [figure 14] |
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The Dual Kit Case has over-sized #10 coil zippers that are self-repairing and rugged enough to take a lot of punishment on location. The zippers feature red, high-visibility pull-tabs. These will not fail like traditional tooth designed zippers. [figure 15] |
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Interior Features
Upon opening the Transpac Dual Kit Case, you’ll immediately notice the red interior. This is a recent improvement Photoflex has made to this case—based on customer feedback. The majority of studio equipment happens to be black, so by changing our black interiors to red, our case interiors now have offer better contrast against your equipment and better visibility in low-light situations when you are digging for the right piece of equipment. [figure 16] |
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Twenty years of camera bag & equipment case experience has taught us that the dividers need a soft surface against your equipment ensuring optimum protection, yet also need to be adjustable for customization.
The Transpac Dual Kit Case has six adjustable polymer reinforced Velcro dividers. We use a sandwich of flat polymer sheet and ¼” closed cell foam, covered with fleece. [figures 17 & 18] One is approximately 46" long and four are about 5" in length. This gives you the ability to adjust your bag to specifically fit your gear in a variety of configurations. Whether you're carrying hot lights and soft boxes onto location or strobes and umbrellas this is the ideal case for you. [figures 19 & 20] |
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The case also includes a padded soft box or umbrella quiver on the inside of the top, allowing for extra protection for gear and efficient use of space. [figure 21] |
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Example Packing Configurations
The Transpac Dual Kit Case can be used to hold a variety of equipment and accessories. This mid-sized bag offers you flexibility in packing configurations and will easily hold two lighting kits with room to spare. Depending on the size of your equipment, three lighting kits will fit.
Using the adjustable Velcro dividers, we packed our Transpac Dual Kit Case twice with two different sets of gear to demonstrate its versatility. We set out 2 - 100w monobloc strobes, 2 - large soft boxes, 2 - power cords, 2 - swivel mounts, 2 - light stands, 2 - soft box connectors, and 1 - tripod. [figure 22] |
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First, we placed our large soft boxes in the pocket on the inside top of the Transpac. Then, we placed our remaining equipment into the main compartment of the bag. With a few minor adjustments of our Velcro dividers we fit everything into our bag with ease. [figure 23] |
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Our second pack list included 2 - 650w monobloc strobes, 1 - 150w monobloc strobe, 3 - swivel mounts, 3 - soft box connectors, 1 - small soft box, 1 - medium soft box, 1 - large soft box, 3 - light stands, 3 - power cords, and 1 – tripod. We placed them into our Transpac Dual Kit Case, once again, repositioning the Velcro dividers for a custom fit around our equipment. [figures 24 & 25] |
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Again, the Transpac Dual Kit Case is the best choice for hauling your studio and location equipment in. The case provides you with ease of mobility, stores all of your gear in limitless configurations, and protects your valuable gear. Thanks for choosing Photoflex. |
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