Protective Case for Keldan 8X FLUX

[Deinonych 5]

Hi all,

I just picked up a set of Keldan 8X FLUX lights.  I just returned from a dive trip, and my expectations for these lights were exceeded.  That said, I feel the lights need some sort of protective bag or lightweight case for transporting them on the plane.  I always hand carry my lights and photography equipment, but I feel the lights additional protection inside my hand baggage given their size and price point.  Light & Motion includes a zippered soft case that works really well for their lights.  Is anyone aware of a similar type of soft case that could accommodate the larger Keldan lights?

[Davide DB 414]

54 minutes ago, Deinonych said:

Hi all,

I just picked up a set of Keldan 8X FLUX lights.  I just returned from a dive trip, and my expectations for these lights were exceeded.  That said, I feel the lights need some sort of protective bag or lightweight case for transporting them on the plane.  I always hand carry my lights and photography equipment, but I feel the lights additional protection inside my hand baggage given their size and price point.  Light & Motion includes a zippered soft case that works really well for their lights.  Is anyone aware of a similar type of soft case that could accommodate the larger Keldan lights?

Just browse Amazon for EVA box, case. You will find something of the right size

 

[Deinonych 5]

1 hour ago, Davide DB said:

Just browse Amazon for EVA box, case. You will find something of the right size

 

Thank you!  Will have a look.

[Deinonych 5]

I picked up the case linked below.  It has pluckable foam similar to Pelican cases, and is a perfect fit for the Keldan lights. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094ZJ3M7S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[jplaurel 37]

If you're traveling, be sure you're even allowed to hand carry lights that powerful.

Mexican authorities don't let me hand-carry my Keldan Luna 8s. The first time it happened at Cabo, they were adamant. They showed me the regulation, which made no practical sense at all. So I had to scramble back down to the ticket counter area and find the girl who runs the luggage cling-wrap concession, who was kind enough to give me a box and some packing material, after which she cling-wrapped the whole thing. The Delta agents helped me get them checked in. Ever since then, I check them in.

Edited December 14, 2022 by jplaurel

[ColdDarkDiver 22]

I found a nice solution for protecting the ends of Keldan's when transporting around since I don't want scratches in the front.  They are the lens covers from Op/Tech (available for not much money via amazon).  I have them on the 8x instead of the flux but they make a bunch of different sizes and they are cheap.  

The Pancake mini is perfect for the front and then i have the "small" (non pancake) that protects the switch a little bit.  Nice when in a bag or on the boat.

I know this is a bit of a zombie thread, but it still comes up in searches on this topic so I wanted to respond. It took me a while to find a solution I was happy with.

 Also, @jplaurel- I travel with the batteries removed and in hand carry.  That way they can see that 99 watt-hour ratings since they have to be less than 100 and FAA/international regulations are you can carry up to 20 batteries 100 or less (like this) as carry on.  They are not allowed in check in, so somewhat entertainingly your experience made you break the law by checking them in.  Not that one can argue with security, especially in certain countries, so I am happy that worked out for you.

 

 

[Davide DB 414]

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[jplaurel 37]

On 12/16/2022 at 12:31 PM, ColdDarkDiver said:

I found a nice solution for protecting the ends of Keldan's when transporting around since I don't want scratches in the front.  They are the lens covers from Op/Tech (available for not much money via amazon).  I have them on the 8x instead of the flux but they make a bunch of different sizes and they are cheap.  

The Pancake mini is perfect for the front and then i have the "small" (non pancake) that protects the switch a little bit.  Nice when in a bag or on the boat.

I know this is a bit of a zombie thread, but it still comes up in searches on this topic so I wanted to respond. It took me a while to find a solution I was happy with.

 Also, @jplaurel- I travel with the batteries removed and in hand carry.  That way they can see that 99 watt-hour ratings since they have to be less than 100 and FAA/international regulations are you can carry up to 20 batteries 100 or less (like this) as carry on.  They are not allowed in check in, so somewhat entertainingly your experience made you break the law by checking them in.  Not that one can argue with security, especially in certain countries, so I am happy that worked out for you.

 

 

Oooh, this is a great find. Thanks for the tip, ColldDarkDiver!

I must have not explained the Mexican security situation properly. I came to the security station with my Keldan Luna 8s (empty) in my backpack, with the batteries packed in a separate padded case with electrical tape covering the terminals. The security people made me check in the lights because they were above the allowed lumen rating for carrying on-board. It wasn't at all about the watt hours of the batteries. The guy actually showed me the regulation. I used to hand carry the lights, but I now realize they're tougher than I ever thought. So now I just check them in.

My wife hand-carries the NiMh batteries for her OneUW strobes, even though they can be checked because she figures an inspector won't know the difference and strip them out of her Thinktank.