How do you guys transport your spotting scope?

[Black Majik]

I'm curious how everyone transports their spotting scope to and from the range. I've always wrapped mine in a fleece blanket and put it into a backpack, but I'm looking for a more efficient way of transporting. Also to note, I want to transport my Manfrotto 7302YB tripod as well.

Do you use a hardcase such as a Pelican or Storm case?
Do you toss it into your toolbox?
Do you use a backpack?
Do you just carry it with you?

Any ideas to carrying your spotting scope and tripod other than a backpack? I do want to protect the spotting scope while transporting. Wrapping it in a blanket before putting it into a backpack didn't seem to protect it much.

I'm on the fence about using a Pelican case since I hate hard cases, they take up too much space and weight in the trunk.

Lemme know your methods of transportation. Thanks everyone.

[j1133s]

I'm curious how everyone transports their spotting scope to and from the range. I've always wrapped mine in a fleece blanket and put it into a backpack, but I'm looking for a more efficient way of transporting. Also to note, I want to transport my Manfrotto 7302YB tripod as well.

Do you use a hardcase such as a Pelican or Storm case?
Do you toss it into your toolbox?
Do you use a backpack?
Do you just carry it with you?

Any ideas to carrying your spotting scope and tripod other than a backpack? I do want to protect the spotting scope while transporting. Wrapping it in a blanket before putting it into a backpack didn't seem to protect it much.

I'm on the fence about using a Pelican case since I hate hard cases, they take up too much space and weight in the trunk.

Lemme know your methods of transportation. Thanks everyone.

Yes, hard case. I transport (almost) everything in hardcases if I can help it.
Yes, it is a bit inconvenient, but I've never had any damages happen to my stuff during transport.

Especially w/ spotting scopes, you never have to carry them too far from a bench. My tripod has its own carry bag; I also have a short tripod that's inside the scope case.

Oh, I should add that I also have a cheap spotting scope and a pair of binoculars that is in their own soft case that goes into my range bag. These things are needed for pistol work sometimes. So I guess you have to balance between replacement cost and convenience.

As for tripod bag, go to a camera store and they'll have shoulder carry bags for tripods.

One thing I've found is to observe and talk to match shooters since they deal w/ transport a lot. Go to a high power match where pretty much everybody will have a spotting scope and check out how they do it. Some will use very heavily padded softcase, but most will use hard cases.. because scopes are expensive and sensitive to bumps.

[ILVSMOG]

Mine rides in the pelican case with my rifle. It's tripod just goes in my range bag with the other misc. stuff.

[SCMA-1]

I typically just throw it and the tripod in a large duffle with some of my other gear.

[Black Majik]

Thanks everyone for your responses and thoughts so far, please keep them coming..

I typically just throw it and the tripod in a large duffle with some of my other gear.

Not worried about banging your spotting scope out of collimation? Am I thinking too much into it? Thanks.

[SCMA-1]

Thanks everyone for your responses and thoughts so far, please keep them coming..



Not worried about banging your spotting scope out of collimation? Am I thinking too much into it? Thanks.

It seems to work just as well now as the day I got it; it's probably at least 15 years old and fairly inexpensive also at around $100 so I'm not too worried about it.

[SDJim]

I usually keep it attached to my scope stand and attach it to my shooting stool/cart when moving to or between firing points.

[corrupt]

I put mine in my range bag on top of everything else. I just have to remember not to hit the top of my range bag with a hammer. That's a pretty easy thing not to do.

[ocspeedracer]

in a locked container such as the trunk or backpack that you can lock... oh wait
in it's soft case, in a box with other gear.

[doodoostain]

i just got a spotting scope and am dealing with the same concern. i have it in a padded backpack that i used to use for my dslr. it barely fits diagonally but i figure a snug fit will prevent it from rolling around in there.

[Black Majik]

I'm getting some great ideas guys. Keep them coming.

Another request, What Spotting Scope are you using?

[LAWABIDINGCITIZEN]

Mine came with its own foam padded, hard sided case. Not bad for a cheap scope to begin with.

[doodoostain]

i got the konuspot 80 on sale from B&H. the tripod feels weak and the bag it came with useless. i haven't taken it to the range yet.

[corrupt]

I dunno what the big deal is. Just google. They sell spotting scope specific cases if you're that worried. They even have soft ones if you don't like the weight/size of hard.



This one even allows you to strap the bipod on the side.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=0LOOIVCNGRUKJLAQBBISCNNMCAEFEIWE?id=0030822712249a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=1710603&cm_ite=0030822712249a&_requestid=68320

And because it's funny: http://tinyurl.com/y9qhkek

[damndave]

Mine goes in the soft case it came with. I have the hard case but don't usually bring it. Then it just goes into my range bag along with the tripod.

I have a cheapo Winchester one.