The 8 Best Celestron tripod cases (2023 reviews)

Celestron great case is the epitome of what a great case should be. This is an excellent case for securing and protecting fine optics and many accessories. It protects your telescope with a hard yet flexible shell and 1.5” foam padding along all walls and above the accessory pouch. The case also has a strap that goes around the tube, and all of this combined keeps it good and safe for when driving on very rocky dirt roads and walking long distances with it.

The case holds eyepieces, extra paraphernalia, and everything for the scope except the tripod. The scope is a perfect fit in the case with ample room for accessories. It can be used in the back of pickup and in rv, very compact and easy to move around.

Why We Like This:

Plenty of pocket storage for eyepieces, filters, dampening pads etc
Lots of room to store accessories and manuals, very well made
Delivers what they promise

Best soft case: Celestron tripod case

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate case. The celestron celestron tripod case is exactly that - it's a simple case that hits all the right notes. The Celestron 34 ” tripod bag fits a wide variety of tripods and their mounts. An all-in-one storage solution, it’s the perfect choice for safely transporting your equipment anywhere with ease and confidence. It has 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, with 16mm thick epe foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your equipment. The interior walls are lined with 16mm thick epe foam to protect against damage while the three internal straps hold your tripod firmly in place.

This bag is quite deep and will accommodate the tripod and wedge of the nexstar 6se. The material is very durable and protective. The bag has quality padding on the sides and adjustable Velcro pads to keep things protected and separated inside.

Why We Like This:

Made tripod bag is truly a must
Duffle type bag fits equipment perfectly
Heavy canvas type material, sturdy handles and zipper
Strong, sturdy and easy to carry

Best for large travel Telescope: Samdew Celestron tripod case

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Compared with other case in this category, the samdew celestron tripod case has a convenient design. It is a great bag for a large travel telescope. It is compatible with celestron 130eq, nexstar, powerseeker, gskyer telescopes, also compatible with orion starblast ii 4.5 and astroview 90mm telescopes and more. It also feels like the top & bottom padding is even less than the small ends.

This case has an adjustable/removable partition piece. It is easy to adjust big inside sections. The material and workmanship is shoddy and could have used harder material to keep things in place and give it a more thicker feel. The Telescope is Secure and in a Dust Proof Case. This is perfect to keep all of the telescope equipment in one spot and keep it clean and protected.

Why We Like This:

Plenty of room for other materials, literature, throw, and tarp
4 layers of premium material around the telescope carry bag
Makes it easy to put different equipment with varying dimensions into it

Best for refracting Telescope: Gohimal Celestron tripod case

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The gohimal celestron tripod case's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It comes with 2 much-liked zipper accessory pouch for eyepieces and other telescope auxiliary equipment. The Telescope carrying case features a removable shoulder strap and velcro hand-carry strap, so you can easily take your telescope anywhere! It’s sturdy, well made, and quality is very good. The zipper is heavy duty and sturdy and unzips on both sides on the top which allows you to peel that section back so you can get your equipment in and out very easily.

The bag comes with 2 handles that are easy to grab and lock together for added stability and it also comes with a shoulder strap that you can attach to move the bag over your head and around your shoulders for even more stability. The dividers and security straps inside the bag are nice, and it is cushioned well enough to keep things from rubbing against each other during transport. It is great for storing extra lenses and tools.

Why We Like This:

Gohimal shock-absorbent telescope bag–multipurpose telescope carrying case
Padding keeps everything safe, straps to keep load down
Great way to store or carry your telescope

Best for small Telescope: Gohimal Telescope bag

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The gohimal telescope bag should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. The Telescope bag with shock-absorbing foam keeps your telescope safe. It’s sturdy, well made, and quality is very good. It has even more room for a bigger one as well. The inside is padded well enough to keep everything safe and secure. The slick black surface on the bottom is great for preventing dirt, discoloration, and moisture from becoming a problem, especially when you are outside at night looking at stars.

It comes with a good strap and 4 connection points for carrying, as well as a single handle in the center. The zipper is heavy duty and sturdy and unzips on both sides on the top which allows you to peel that section back so you can get your equipment in and out very easily.

Why We Like This:

Good priced bag for telescopes or anything you want to carry
Gohimal shock-absorbent telescope bag–multipurpose telescope carrying case
Very sturdy construction of the bag, the carry strap and the shoulder strap
A perfect fit for the unistellar evscope

Best for some other miscellaneous items: Bagmate Celestron tripod case

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This protective case is designed to keep your delicate telescope equipment safe and intact in case of various mechanical impacts. The hard feet underneath this astronomical telescope case make it stable. It has lots of padding, a sturdy retaining strap and even some room for gadgets. The case comes with a shoulder strap, and when closed, the two carry handles on each side can be combined into one via Velcro. The extra bag is zippered and padded, too, so inside it, you can safely keep the various smaller items that come with telescopes for astronomy beginners or experienced enthusiasts.

The case is solid and extremely thick with a good layer of foam, plus the handles are well sewn on and appear to be very durable,time will tell. The telescope fits into it well (see photos), although you do have to remove the fork arm mount to get it all into the case. The inside zipper should be easier to operate.

Why We Like This:

Great case for car travel to star parties, camping
Good for eyepieces, finder and some other miscellaneous items
Good investment for long term

Best for carry on luggage: Caminstarry Celestron tripod case

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The caminstarry celestron tripod case is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. It is good for carrying on luggage. It comes with thickened sponge for the whole bag, shockproof and comfortable. The zipper wraps down one end so even long items can be placed in the bag with ease. The bag has no padding. There is a sleeve inside for the tube to protect it from the tripod. It can be used as shoulder bag and hand bag.

Why We Like This:

Delivers what they promise
Good investment for long term

Best value for money: Samdew soft case

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The samdew soft case is right on the money and fits well with your daily purpose. The telescope bag measures 40.8 x 12.7 x 10 inches and fits the most popular telescope models and mounts. This is a soft case perfect for carrying everything around if you’re driving / walking to places, but it does not have sufficient padding to protect on a flight. The material and workmanship is shoddy and could have used harder material to keep things in place and give it a more thicker feel. The tripod, with an equatorial mount still attached to it, fits snugly in the case.

This case has an adjustable/removable partition pieces. The bottom of the bag could be thicker but it will work and the dividers are nice and fit perfectly. This is perfect to keep all of the telescope equipment in one spot and keep it clean and protected.

Why We Like This:

Makes it easy to put different equipment with varying dimensions into it
Plenty of room for other materials, literature, throw, and tarp
A great helper for astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts to go out for stargazing

The 8 Best Celestron tripod cases (2023 reviews)

Our Top Picks:

Best Overall: Celestron great case

Best soft case: Celestron tripod case

Best for large travel Telescope: Samdew Celestron tripod case

Best for refracting Telescope: Gohimal Celestron tripod case

Best for small Telescope: Gohimal Telescope bag

Best for some other miscellaneous items: Bagmate Celestron tripod case

Best for carry on luggage: Caminstarry Celestron tripod case

Best value for money: Samdew soft case

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