Transportation of Costume

[chimei]

hi..

as i near the completion of the costume (still working on the helmet)...i'm wondering how to transport all the armor. what is a good method? i'm in NYC and would need to carry this around on the subway...up and down stairs, etc. At home, i have it all in a big plastic tub...but without a car, that isn't practical for getting to and from troops.

 

so what are the rolling options? anyone know the size of a suitcasethat is "perfect"? thanks

[Griffin-X]

I use a tote bin from Lowes hardware store. It has wheels on one side so you can load up and go. I have a huge one for my TX costume and a smaller tote for this one. Also waterproof and you can almost sit on it.

[Scarcasm]

I've trialled using my Hockey Goalie Bag & it works just fine.

[Jello]

I use a Contico storage locker for my scout. It fits everything but the bucket, which goes in a motorcycle helmet bag. Pop on over to Walmart and pick one up! Oh, and they meet TSA size requirements for airline travel, so that's an added bonus!

[4505Marcel]

The scout armour uses up far less room than say a TK, so any large wheeled suitcase will do the job. I tend to stick to the hard cases to avoid damage ect, but I have in the past just used a holdall (sports bag) when I have had anouther costume in the case just so I can put it on my back.

[chimei]

i like the idea of a soft and light hockey bag. but the hard totes add some security...oh, boy...choices, choices.

[Darth Voorhees]

I use a Contico storage locker for my scout. It fits everything but the bucket, which goes in a motorcycle helmet bag. Pop on over to Walmart and pick one up! Oh, and they meet TSA size requirements for airline travel, so that's an added bonus!

 

This is what i use for all of my costumes. I fit my entire TK... bucket and all in one. As well as my sandy (less the BFG and backpack) and my entire scout, including the helmet. I did however just purchase a large rolling suitcase bag for my honeymoon..and out of curiosity, checked to see if my TK fits in it...and it does..helmet, blaster and all. Im 100% positive the scout the will fit with the helmet as well. The hendle makes it easier to roll around. Even though the contico tote has wheels, i always bungee it to a rolling cart as its eaiser to manuver around NYC/subways etc.

[loosetoon]

Another great option if you can't get a new storage tub for whatever reason is a Magna Cart folding hand truck from Home Depot and some bungees. Perfect for a costume in a regular storage tub. Sometimes I even use one of these with my contico locker to make it even easier to move.

[Navajo Bro]

I use the Sterilite brand hard tote, it's got wheels and a handle. I keep my TB in it and can carry it easily like a suitcase:

 

 

You can only find them at Walmarts, they come in blue, black or gray. I actually have pretty much all my costumes in one this size, I can fit TB, Shadow Scout, Custom Mando, Tie Fighter, Jedi, Armored Jedi, and all three of my sons in one (and all include helmet inside as well)

[Dart]

I use something similar to this:http://www.reebokhockey.com/gear/products/player/accessories/product/5k-backpack/ only it has a few more pockets on it, kinda like this:http://www.reebokhockey.com/gear/products/player/accessories/product/10k-wheeled-backpack/. That it can roll and can be carried on my back has come in very handy and I've taken this on the subway many times.

[Sandeman]

I use a Craftsman sit/stand wheeled tool box (around $60 at Sears or K-Mart). My entire kit fits perfectly, sans helmet. Plus, it has the added advantage of providing me with a place to sit while booting up. The box is light weight and very strong, so carrying it up and down stairs or sitting on it isn't a problem.