Protect Your Gear! How to Pick ‘n Pluck a Nanuk 960 Foam Insert
I was recently looking for a new flight case to help transport my 400mm f2.8 and other lenses safely to and from assignments.
I finally settled on the Nanuk 960 waterproof hard case with the foam insert.
This case measure at 25.4” length x 20” wide x 14.5” H
Which is approximately 64.5 cm x 50.8 cm x 36.8 cm
and weighing a hefty 8.71 KG.
Not something I would recommend as aircraft carry on luggage.
As you can see it’s very well built and provides enough room inside for the RF400 f2.8 and also three other fairly large lenses. The ones I have here are the 28-70 f/2, the RF70-200 f/2.8 and the RF15-35 f/2.8. These are generally my main lenses I use on a regular basis for paid work.
The Nanuk case comes with the cubed foam insert which can be modified to allow a customised fit for your equipment.
What I did initially was to lay out the lenses to see how they could be placed safely and to avoid being too close to each other. I would recommend at least 1-2 inches of space between each item of equipment.
I would try to visualise at least two - three configurations before settling on the final option.
I used a light coloured marker pen to outline all the lenses, you could use chalk or maybe even a coloured crayon. You’ll need to make some sort of outline as a guide.
Then start with the largest item. I used a pair of scissors to loosen up the foam, you could use a pen knife or a craft knife, it doesn’t have to be that sharp.
Then I started to pluck and tear away at the foam to create a space that would fit the lens. I did the first part and then stopped for a quick check to see how well the lens would fit. Then continued to complete the full outline of the lens.
Then another quick check to see if the whole of the lens would fit, then I started work on the lower layer of foam to allow the lens to fit deeper in to the case.
I just closed the case up to make sure the lens was low enough to allow the hard case to close without damaging any equipment.
Everything seems ok.
Then I started work on the next lens, the 28-70, by following the guides created using the ,market to pluck the foam out to create a suitable space.
I did a quick check to see if it was ok and then moved on to the next lens, the 15-35mm, using the same approach, and then finally the 70-200mm. I positioned this lens on its side to allow more padding between each item.
Another check to see if the lid would close safely and securely.
Seems ok. Everything is safely secured and tightly packed without causing and damage.
Then I used a damp piece of kitchen towel to remove the rest of the market pen.
If it really difficult to remove then you can just flip the foam over like I did here. Then to check the lid again. The lenses could probably go slightly deeper in to the case, so I’ll possibly remove another few layers of foam.
You may have noticed the camera bodies are missing! That’s because I prefer to transport them separately to the lenses for several reasons.
1, Firstly to avoid significant loss. The flight case could be damaged or stolen or vice versa.
2, Secondly, to reduce overall weight. The two bodies I have would add another 1.5kg.
Anyway, there would probably be enough space for at least two camera bodies.
I usually use this small bag made by Lowepro to carry the cameras, with lenses detached. I can fit two cameras securely with a dividing panel in between.
That bag would then go it to another larger camera bag with other items such as a laptop, filters, cables, card reader etc.
And that basically it, my new way of transporting gear.
I really hope that has helped to provide information, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe and stay tuned for more videos.
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