Rimowa

[LeicaBraz]

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Anyone has experience with Rimowa bags for photo gear? They seem quite solid for travel.

Thanks

[Manolo Laguillo]

In the 80's I used one (aprox 40x50x25 cm) for the 4x5 view camera. They say it's so waterproof, you can throw it in a river, without problem for the content. I did not make the test, however.

They are solid and heavy, but I would not trust them for a check-in. Pelican cases are IMO better if you have to let your equipment go to the aircraft's belly.

Alu is nice when new, but it becomes ugly after a couple of travels: it has a bad aging, IMO again.

It all depends from what you want. If the treatment will be very rough, the best idea is putting the equipment inside a soft well padded bag, which goes inside a waterproof and shockproof container, Pelican, Zarges, or whatever.

Manolo

[menos I M6]

I use a Rimova Pilot trolly mid size as a personal luggage in addition to my photo messenger bag.

As I trash the Rimova around quite a bit (it indeed is very sturdy), I would not put any photographic gear inside.

 

Any photo gear goes in the messenger bag.

 

I suppose, Pelicans are much less costly as well, when you need a foam container, if you can't get the gear in the cabin. The Rimova stuff comes quite pricey. The quality and workmanship on the Rimova items is top notch.

[jaapv]

The problem with Rimowa cases is that they seem to have a tendency to disappear in some airports - they look too expensive...

[LeicaBraz]

Thanks to all. Doesn't seem to be worth the expense.