Best Cases for LED Lights (& Other Camera Gear) | SKB + Impact

In this video I show you various carrying and travel case options for your LED video lights and other camera gear.

I cover inexpensive soft cases and semi-hard roller bags from Impact, as well as premium hard cases from SKB that are water and dust proof, lockable, and come with a lifetime warranty.

If you're a solo creator, cheaper soft cases might be the best way to travel or keep your gear organized, but if you're a working professional, the SKB hard shell cases are hard to beat because they can last an entire career.

I test fit Godox video lights into each case, and list exactly how many fit inside so you can choose the best size for your own gear. I share the capacity of each case with the Godox SL150W, SL200W, SL150W II, SL200W II, FV150, FV200, VL150, VL200, VL300, and UL150.

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0:00 - Intro
0:16 - SKB 3i-2011-7DL Hard Case (Single Light & Accessories)
1:16 - Impact LKB-4C (2-3 Lights & Accessories)
2:01 - SKB 3i-2015-10DL (2 Lights & Accessories)
3:06 - Impact Light Kit Bag #2 (4 Lights + Stands & Accessories)
3:45 - Impact LKB-R1 Roller Bag #1 (2-4 Lights + Small Stands & Accessories)
4:21 - SKB 3i-2918-10DT (3 Lights + Reflectors & Accessories)
4:49 - Impact LKB-R2 Roller Bag #2 (3-5 Lights + Stands & Accessories)
6:07 - SKB 3i-3613-12DT (2-4 Lights + Stands & Accessories)
6:39 - SKB 3i-4414-10DT (2-4 Lights + Stands & Accessories or 4-5 Lights)
7:28 - SKB 3i-4213-12DT (2-3 Lights + Stands & Accessories or 4 Lights)
8:22 - Final Thoughts on Price Difference

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[NewLayer]

Do you have a bunch of lights but no way to store them? What type of cases do you have? Do you think any of these are the perfect fit for your lighting kit?

[TobyCostaRica]

6:44 This is a great way just to leave the lights stored in the studio on a wire shelf too. Great video! Thanks!

[brandondaniels]

Thanks! This video helped a lot. I used toothpicks to outline where to pull out foam. But in general, I pulled it out like a little kid, just like you did... instead of being super fancy 😄

[TobyCostaRica]

7:53 Which light stands are those? As I get older, steel C stands are getting heavier....never liked the light duty aluminum ones.

[JamesDBuzzard]

The 4414 looks perfect for me! Picking it up this week!

[tubeman]

Been waiting for this video for a while. Great you put it out, thanks!

[AdamKuzniar]

Wow you're absolutely on fire with those recent LED lights videos. I absolutely love them, keep up the good work!

[chrissetter]

Great review, you have a new subscriber! I had the Impact roller case break after one shoot. One wheel broke and the handle ripped off. I had to replace the wheels with casters from home depot by adding plywood to the bottom and add a heavy duty cabinet handle to the top with plywood on the inside to screw into.

I later saved up for the Thinktank Production case (almost got a SKB, but didn't fit c-stands) and it is probably my best investment into my photography business. I've taken it to 100+ shoots and it's still rocking! I will definitely keep an eye out for the SKB cases, especially since they're made with Thinktank.

[ABokeh]

dude the amount of work in this video is so underrated! like most of your stuff man

[adamparliman]

The video I have been waiting for! Thank you for such a thorough breakdown, this was really helpful!

[MikeAzul]

Thanks so much for this video 💚
Having a hard time looking for large roller cases to dump my lights and stands (and hopefully slider) into. I carry nearly 90lbs of gear by myself so I'm trying to transition to rolling bags.

That Skb 4414 seems like a great size for my needs. Just wish it wasn't so heavy.

Currently contemplating over it and the ThinkTank production manager 50 v2. The Skb is slightly deeper and wider and just slight shorter. But I love all the extra pockets and sections to insert things into on the ThinkTank.

[Richie]

I have one of those hard cases it holds 2 Godox BM lights plus charging cable and cords. And there’s a soft case that can come out, then I have 2 cases one of the best cases I’ve ever owned.

[jetpackraptor]

Thank you for putting the time and effort into this video! This was very helpful, well done!

[amplifydreality]

BIG Thanks for this video review. starting to build up my lighting kit and I'm out growing the duffle bags that I have been putting my lights and stands into lol.

[dexmcluskey]

Super useful. Which case would you recommend if you wanted to carry two COB lights (300d), two light stands and two 36cm round soft boxes?

[mugilvvikraman]

Can i able to fit 2 Amaran 100x lights and 3 light stands?

[BradyBessette]

Do these work for iPhones too or are they too big for my pocket

[jasonwhetzelphotography]

Great video. I was kind of hoping you would have mentioned the fitment of C Stands for any of these cases.

[zobotrombie]

Hey J.T! Awesome video as usual. I’m a one man videographer and I’m trying to build an interview kit that can fit all my camera and lighting gear in 2 hardcases. This video certainly gives me the confidence that I can pull it off. Just wondering if you might ever do a best budget light stand for COB lights comparison video? I already have a c stand in my home studio but to lug that beast around doesn’t make sense to me.

[therrera]

will three ls300x lights fit in the SKB 3i-Series 4213-12 with stands and the control modules?