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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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

A03/TQ1.0.92141E1

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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Cpl. PC Nerves
A04/TQ2.0.62136E1

pnerves.com


Welcome to the Bill Paxton Martini Ranch and Gun Club.

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

Mike

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

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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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

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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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).

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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A11/TQ1.0.32150E1 Murphy, J - Covert recording headcam. There is no flashing red light when you are on Kona-Cam
Weyland-Yutani: Their projects are intentionally full of bugs. Avoid!

As long as it fits size restrictions for luggage, it should be allowed on flights.

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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Dave Wong
Private, USCM A12/TQ1.0.12144E2