Going on vacation

[bob]

Does anybody have a good travel case suggestion for a TE and about 6 hueys?  I'm kind of OCD about having my stuff well protected and compact when traveling.

[esteban]

Does anybody have a good travel case suggestion for a TE and about 6 hueys?  I'm kind of OCD about having my stuff well protected and compact when traveling.

Hahahhaha. You'll laugh when you read my suggestions. I'm not joking though, which is sad .

I'm very careful with all my stuff, but I never got around to buying a hardcase for my TurboExpress...so I used to keep it in a lunch cooler bag (you know, thin padding/insulation, zippered, but with extra foam added).

Anyway, there was no room for power cords and extra stuff, so I took an old bag for carrying a breast pump (yup, breast pump) and use that. It's just big enough for AC adapter, DC adapter, batteries, tons of games. All the compartments are padded/insulated, but I added extra foam to ensconce TurboExpress.[/b][/i]

It turns out that upright baby bottles are the same height as TurboExpress, so a compact travel baby bottle/breast pump bag works nicely.

NO FRILLS SOLUTION: This was best "no cost" solution, since I had tons of these insulated bags. I store my solo PCE in one, too.  REMEMBER: Wipe away the dried breast milk before vacationing.

 

[roflmao]

I have an old carrying case made in the mid-90s specifically for handheld systems. I'm pretty sure I've posted a pic of it here in the past so I'm about to go do some sleuthing...

But when I'm lazy, I find that my old backpack has plenty of compartments to hold the system, games, AC adapter, extra batteries, and stuff for a flight (book, snacks, etc).  It's not as glamorous, but it's pretty functional.

EDIT: Ha!  Found it!  https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10045.msg179611#msg179611
Come to think of it, that whole thread may provide you with some inspiration!

[bob]

Great thread, thanks.

[BigusSchmuck]

Great thread, thanks.

Those targus laptop bags are pretty good when it comes to traveling and can be had for under $30 @ newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834995772

[esteban]

Great thread, thanks.

Those targus laptop bags are pretty good when it comes to traveling and can be had for under $30 @ newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834995772

Not the correct dimensions for a TurboExpress + 6 games + AC Adapter 

[xcrement5x]

What are the dimensions for a Turbo Express at least?  I was just thinking I got this Herfador in a bundle that might make a nice hardcase.

[esteban]

What are the dimensions for a Turbo Express at least?  I was just thinking I got this Herfador in a bundle that might make a nice hardcase.

TurboExpress = slightly bigger than two 12oz. formula bottles + nipples. 

 

[playthegame119]

Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?

[bob]

Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?

Pics.

[playthegame119]

Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?

Pics.

I'll post the ebay page link once it's been shipped : )

[playthegame119]

Looks like this one though,

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[esteban]

Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?

Pics.

I'll post the ebay page link once it's been shipped : )

That's a great hardcase (because of the sweet logo). I don't own one (I want one). I don't think they are common, so consider yourself fortunate  .

If you don't want the case, I guarantee several folks here would be interested in it.

ASIDE: I would get some new foam, of course.

[soop]

If you get a decent softcase, Gamegear cases can fit a TG16.  I use a Logic 3 GG case for my Nomad and my GT.

doesn't fit a charger (or Megadrive games) but it's not like a charger needs the same protection as a GT.

*edit*, here it is:

[Aggie Tsubi]

You could probably find something cheap that would work at a thrift store. I've bought so many official Nintendo carrying cases at thrifts (all different ones, no less; I don't buy the same one twice) that I'm starting to turn them down, and there's always tons of other various foamy cases that were intended for all sorts of different stuff. I rarely see them priced any higher than $2.99.

[roflmao]

You could probably find something cheap that would work at a thrift store. I've bought so many official Nintendo carrying cases at thrifts (all different ones, no less; I don't buy the same one twice) that I'm starting to turn them down, and there's always tons of other various foamy cases that were intended for all sorts of different stuff. I rarely see them priced any higher than $2.99.

I picked up a carrying case for a Mini-disc player back when the GBA LT released that was a perfect fit.  It holds the handheld, AC adapter and at least a half-dozen carts quite nicely.  And it doesn't scream GBA SP AND A BUNCH OF NICE SHIT all over it.