I needed a bag that would allow me to travel with my Gitzo Explorer tripod and, frankly, wasn't expecting too much for the price. This bag is made well, secures the tripod inside the padded case with straps, and has a place for a couple of heads. In short, it was a nice surprise for the money.

I've used this bag on two separate travel shoots now, and both times I've been able to use it as my "personal item" in addition to my roll-aboard carry-on suitcase, into which I fit my speedlights and my compact 26" Westcott Rapid Box along with a few changes of clothes. I tell you, being able to have a portable studio set-up (including a collapsing 8' lightstand and a 5' tripod) without having to check a bag is amazing!!! I would definitely recommend this bag for your smaller stands and tripods even if you're just wanting to store them together. I will certainly now just use this bag for my on-location work in and around New York City. Really pleased with the build quality, especially of the detachable strap and loops onto which it buckles. The outside pouch is also surprisingly spacious. There is also a movable velcro separator in the outside pouch. On the other side of the bag is a slot to stick your business card or a contact card if your bag is misplaced in transit or left somewhere. Ruggard's made a good product in this bag! I highly recommend it.

Had a Manfrotto wilderness tripod and 501 head for many years that came with a well built Manfrotto case. I recently bought a Nitrotech N8 head and the tripod no longer fit in the case.



I searched for a reasonably priced case that would comfortably fit the new setup without being huge. This bag fit the bill.

It's been a long time since I bought equipment this well made. Heavy duty nylon material with a wide, strong zipper, straps inside to keep my tripod from moving around and padding so the tripod doesn't hurt my back. I wear it diagonally across my back. The carrying strap is wide enough to make wearing it like that comfortable. If you have a 27 or less tripod, you can put some small lens bags in the case too. The external pocket is large and holds lots of filters, etc.

Great case for my lite weight tripod. Fit was good and seems well made.

This started when I finally got a Smith-Victor ProPod video tripod base to go under my Manfrotto 128RC QR head, and I needed a bag to suitably carry and protect that rig, inexpensive as it is. So the 35 length is perfect, and while the leg end is a bit snug at first, its actually as if the bag has been made for the tripod, with its built-in strap loop to secure the larger, looser end. Theres a small pouch inside for wrenches and such, and a larger padded pocket with a moveable divider ... which Im sure will come in handy for something ... at some point. A sandwich, maybe. And condiments. Mmmm, condiments.

In addition, I have the center column extended about an inch to keep my 9.solutions savior clamp mini with articulating arm permanently attached.

My other tripod bag was not large enough, so I ordered this one.
It can fit 2 tripods with their heads attached in this bag.  I will keep this bag (and tripods) in the trunk of my car until I need the equipment.  I do not plan to carry this bag thru airports, etc.  
One (lightweight Slik) tripod is fastened to the bottom of the bag with attached interior straps (which work very well).  The heavier (Sirui) tripod with pan/tilt head fit at the top.

The exterior pocket is very large and is used to carry my tripod accessories with ease.  (extra tripod legs, night headlamps, remote shutter release, small tools to attach or remove heads, etc.)

Bought this after losing original on a shoot - it was windy, I was in highest seats in football stadium blew off the back. Wanted one similar to a case provided with another tripod I had just purchased. Exceeded expectations and now I am thinking of replacing that one with another on of these. These are a lot more functional and provide more space. Great investment!

I was using a cheaper Ruggard case and was not especially happy with it -- it somehow got a tear in the fabric and the zipper side pocket was somewhat confining (zipper opening on the outside but pocket on the inside). This version has a larger and more useful external side pocket where I carry a couple of spare quick release plates and a waterproof stuff bag to slip over the camera in case of rain. It is well padded and has internal quick release straps to hold the tripod in place inside the case. I'm very happy that I made the upgrade.