Porta-Jib Explorer Soft Bags

Manufactured for Porta-Jib by Porta-Brace
Quality bags from Porta-Brace that will provide years of service
Explorer Bag with 2 large padded pouches:
$300 each

Explorer Bag
38 x 8 x 10”  (96.5 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm)

Each bag comes with large padded pouches to protect key components from moving during transport.

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The Explorer System Complete, including the Jib, the Tripod, and the Trolley/Dolly components, fits into 3 bags.

All three bags and pouches are identical, making it easier to pack. The jib components fit into one bag, the tripod and spreader into a second, and the trolley, monopods, and dolly wheels into a third.    Set of 3 Bags - $900
Bag 1
Bag 1

Bag #1

The entire jib, including the weight bucket assembly fits into one bag. Additional protection is provided by placing the fulcrum assembly in one pouch, and the front and rear assemblies in a second pouch.

Begin by inserting the weight bucket, either nested together in the center or separated as pictured. Next attach Stiffener bar to one of the rails, and place the 4 rails along the bottom. Add the two 12" rails along side make a fifth row to complete the bottom layer. In the side pouch place the 100mm cup and the weight bucket clamp. Finish by placing the two padded pouches on top. One has the fulcrum assembly, the other has the front and rear assemblies.

 34 lbs. (15.5kg.)
Bag 2
Bag 2
Bag 2

Bag #2

The tripod assembly fits into a second bag. First, stack the 3 arms of the spreader on one side of the zippered compartment and place the spreader's center piece on the other side. Separate with velcro divider. Place tripod in bag, all the way to one edge. Put the 4 leveling feet into a large padded pouch and position above the tripod. Secure tripod with velcro straps.

28 lbs. (12.7kg.)
Bag 3
Bag 3

Bag #3

The trolley, 3 dolly wheels and the monopods go into a third bag. First place one monopod into the zippered compartment to keep it from moving around. Also add to the zippered compartment the trolley end stops, and the U-shaped adapter. Put the second monopod and tripod lifter, onto the floor of the bag. Next place the Trolley in one padded pouch and two of the wheel clusters in the second pouch. Place the third wheel cluster onto the floor of the bag, and secure by filling in with the two padded pouches.

30 lbs. (13.6kg.)