Keeping photography gear safe in pick up truck?

7 years 9 months ago #489629 by CaptNemo
I need to figure out how to keep my gear locked up and secure in my pickup.  I'm looking at one of these chests.  However I'm wondering where I might find some padding that I could make a custom insert for all my gear.

Ideas?

BTW do you think this is overkill?  My wife seems to think so.  I was telling here, this sure beats the alternative of my gear getting stolen.  

This is what I'm talking about.  It's on sale at Walmart:









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7 years 9 months ago #489662 by effron
I have an extended cab pick up, and the windows are darkened. I wouldn't leave my gear in it anyway, or with that chest you linked in ANY larger, crime infested city. Around where I live its not as much a gamble, so it all depends. That would be better than nothing, it would need to be padded and hot days would be a problem.....

Why so serious?
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7 years 9 months ago #489704 by Finn
I would contact some of those hard case companies and see if they sell the inserts on their own.  If they don't, they might point you in the right direction. 


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7 years 9 months ago #489711 by Sammy Marc
I'd check how strong that locking mechanism is. All I'd need is a crowbar and your gear would be mine. Then again, a crowbar would break the window too.


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7 years 9 months ago #489776 by Scott Klubeck
I have one of these on my truck and I just toss my entire camera bag into it.  That keeps everything safe.  


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7 years 9 months ago #489813 by Otto F
I have one also, but mine is full of tools.  I can't imagine a hammer or any other heavy items in there brushing up against my camera gear.  YIKES


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7 years 9 months ago #489910 by msmith55
Seems to me it'd be safer in there than in plain view inside your car.


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7 years 9 months ago #490058 by SJM
Plus the heat would be an issue I would think?

Country guy living in the big Apple!
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7 years 8 months ago #490683 by joirv
I wouldn't chance it...doesn't look especially protective and i've learned the hard way not to leave valuables out of sight..


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