Hi shoelevy,
I hav seen ur setup. U use two huge cases for both scope and mount, it is very inconvenient and cumbersome. These are some ideas I thought of 2 make ur setup more man-portable, thus allowing u to take it to more ulu places.
1) u can take those bag packs people carry on their back when they go overseas, use the smaller ones, with sling, n line interior with soft sponges. Slide sling it on u.
2) For ur mount use a guitar bag, it should be big n strong enough to hold the counterweights too. Back sling it.
3) for the acessories etc. eyepieces, barlow, filters, flashlight, maps(foldable).
a) A Sect comm bag should small n nice 2 put all of them in just line it with sponge to stop the knocking about.
b) A Plt comm bag( those that clip to their rite thigh to contain maps, range card, markers) is also a good alternative.
c) last of all, I have seen m203 bandoleer and MG feedbox sold at beach road before. The idea may be too radical, but bandoleer is good as each slot can hold one EP and the feedbox is a super sturdy case good for carry eps.
Lastly, a portable setup will encourage u to observe more and to reduce dust collected. The true potential of ur scope then can be fully brought out. Happy star gazing.
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