Bags / cases for gadgets / test equipment - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2023, 01:30:58 am
content: I've been organizing my equipment and getting cases / bags for it, mostly cheap stuff on AliExpress.I got an EVA case for my Brymen multimeter, a couple of years ago, similar to the first attachment?Now I want to get something for my TL866 programmer and its many adapters, I hate keeping it in a cardboard box. Does any one of you have a suggestion on what to get? Something with many pockets? Something like this organizer (attachment 2) or something else?What about scopes? I just got a Tek TDS2014, is there a case worth getting for it (preferrably not some Tek insanity that costs $200)?Do you have other ideas for storage for your tools?

author: Black Phoenix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2023, 02:07:12 am
content: For my Fluke's, I use the case they come with or since I'm in China I can get the cases of different Fluke equipments on used markets - my 87V for example is inside one of the cases that the Fluke 376 come with, while my 289 was the FVF kit and came with a case.The TLK-225 brought his own pouch too and for the 54-2 I got the case that is sold for the 15b+,17b+ and 18b+ here in China by Fluke.My Wera DVE screwdriver set also comes with a pouch to store both handles and interchangeable shafts. But I'm thinking into getting a Pelican like wheeled case with pick and pluck like foam (Foam insert (SI) (cube foam)) plus storage on the lid via a pouch with 4 zipped compartments to have it everything on a easy to bring with me to a job site when I needed.This is the model I've been eyeing:https://www.b-w-international.com/en/outdoor/cases/b-w-outdoor.case-type-6700?c=50They are a German company who manufactures them here in China, so easy to get at a cheaper price. I currently have their small case with cut foam inserts for my watch collection and for someone who used Pelican (or Peli how is sold/called in Europe) the quality is exactly the same for less, with replacement parts also available as Pelican have.

author: TomKatt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2023, 11:48:25 am
content: Quote from: andrejr on February 28, 2023, 01:30:58 amI often travel with my Siglent SDS1104X-E so went looking for a decent carry case after receiving it. Theofficial Siglent bagis actually quite well made and has enough pockets for all the accessories, but is still alittlepricey at ~$65. If you don't mind a Siglent logo for your Tek that case might fit. I believe the Siglent scope measures approx 12.5" x 6" x 5.5", and it fits perfectly in the case with just enough room to easily get the scope in and out.The closest cheap case I found was something along the lines of camera bags or 'medical bags' on Amazon. But since they seemed to average around $40 or more for anything decent, it made sense to me to spend another $20 to get a case designed for the task.Edit - it looks like Rigol's bag for the DS1054Z is similar in quality, features and price. I've no experience, but believe that scope is about the same size as my SDS1104X-E. Looking at the Tek TDS2014 spec sheet, it seems your scope measures approx 12.75" wide, which ought to fit in these cases (Siglent is technically 12.28" wide and I'm sure you could stuff another 1/2" into the bag I have).

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2023, 06:48:07 pm
content: Great idea for the Siglent bag! Looks great, and has room for my probes and BNC cables. Who cares about the logo!

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2023, 08:08:56 pm
content: i make wooden boxes out of old drawers and stuff, currently have a back log of stuff that needs to be planed

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2024, 08:23:43 pm
content: Let me necro-reply to my own topic: the answer is used camera bags. You can likely buy one for 10-30 money units on your local classifieds, and most of the time they're big enough, padded, and have many pockets for probes, etc.

author: armandine2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2024, 12:36:25 pm
content: Bellroy slings ... not inexpensive or that protective - but quite a good baghttps://bellroy.com/products/category/sling-bags?the 6 litre sling is a comfortable multimeter and leads size