Ok here one for you all that have been around.
Any advice for New Recruits on Clever ways to pack your armour for Drops?
Especially thoose that require a little distance drive say approx 1800 Miles or so.
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| Author: | 101Radioman [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:29 pm ] |
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Ok here one for you all that have been around. Any advice for New Recruits on Clever ways to pack your armour for Drops? Especially thoose that require a little distance drive say approx 1800 Miles or so.
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| Author: | PNerves [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:47 pm ] |
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I use the Container Store 'storage locker with wheels'. I've not yet gotten one for my USCM armor, but I have a few for other costumes, and they rule. http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Pr ... ODID=62806 |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:28 pm ] |
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I use a standard issue Canadian Forces barrack box... Airborne Mike uses the same thing. Works like a charm. |
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| Author: | Airborne Mike [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:18 pm ] |
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Quote: I use a standard issue Canadian Forces barrack box... Airborne Mike uses the same thing. Works like a charm.
Yup works great. Doubles as a chair in the hotel room. Pre-con duties it doubles as a beer cooler 
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| Author: | Hollis DZC [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:21 am ] |
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I use a Stanley Jobsite Toolbox. Has wheels, retractable handle, lockable and sturdy. Two sizes, get the larger. $50- Pad it with foam. Get a TSA approved lock. Based on sound advice from Dave (DSW 777), I print out a notice in large bold font, and tape it to each weapon. To this effect: This is a Replica Prop, It Cannot Be Made To Fire. Never use the word "weapon". If you have to, it's a Science Fiction Blaster. I tell check in that I have expensive movie props and I want them inspected, and I'd like to be present when inspected. Never use the word "weapon". If you have to, it's a Science Fiction Blaster.I t usually works out pretty well. |
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| Author: | SgtTony [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:26 am ] |
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Standard large tote from Walmart. Fits the armor snuggly and you can use the BDU's as padding if necessary.(helmet fits if packed a certain way) Everything underneath with the armor laid out of top with room at one end for the shoulder sections to fit nicely. About $7 and fits (only just) in the trunk of the car. Only thing is won't hold is the PR, tracker and boots. We drive about 2000 miles there and back. |
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| Author: | Broskopf [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:51 am ] |
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There's several possibilities, but army surplus stores may have very sturdy boxes suiting your needs. These are the fibre-glass ones we use for our stormtrooper armours in our Garrison. They're able to take a beating, as was proven by their surviving the flights from Brussels to LA. 
For my USCM and my alien, I use Allibert Explorers, but I doubt those are available abroad. They are the largest type of stackable box I know of and one of them easily fits a marine costume with all weapons, BDUs, boots, trackers and other gear. There's still some room to spare (for the occasional beverages and such). 
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| Author: | BurntKona [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:16 pm ] |
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Those cases look great, Broskopf. Wish I could find something like that. Atm I', looking at this to store and transport my USCM gear (damn it's difficult to find soemthing that will take the length of a pulse rifle), but worry about how suitable it is for flight. |
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| Author: | Broskopf [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:48 pm ] |
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As long as it fits size restrictions for luggage, it should be allowed on flights. |
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| Author: | dsw_777 [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:32 pm ] |
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Edit: Sorry I ment to add in addition to having a hard storage case for your armour, you should also protect your weapons and other items. ( Helmet, shoulder lamp, motion tracker, weapons) I use a hard shell golf case. It counts as a regular check in as long as its less then 50lbs. I went this route because airlines tend to charge extra for oversized or overweight items. A rifle case also is considered one check in, but it's only good for carrying rifles.... 
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