The 7 Best Telescope mount cases (2023 reviews)

We consider a telescope mount case to be a worthy investment in the long run. We are here to help you choose the right one for your purposes from all the best available products in market today.

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Our Top Picks:

Best Overall: Buy: Celestron great case READ REVIEW

Best for Yorkville stage lights: Buy: Bagmate carrying case READ REVIEW

Best soft case: Buy: Celestron Telescope mount case READ REVIEW

Best for large travel Telescope: Buy: Samdew Telescope mount case READ REVIEW

Best for astronomers: Buy: Samdew Telescope bag READ REVIEW

Best for refracting Telescope: Buy: Gohimal Telescope mount case READ REVIEW

Best for some other miscellaneous items: Buy: Bagmate Telescope mount case READ REVIEW

Best Overall: Celestron great case

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The look and feel of this cases are consistent with the high quality we're used to from the rest of Celestron's lineup. This bag is designed for 6 and 8 inch scopes. It has a couple of movable partitions so the main storage area can be modified to fit a variety of pieces of equipment. Unzipping the flap and lifting it up reveals it has a full length pocket on the other side. It also has dedicated space for some eyepieces and accessories.

The case is well designed, has ample padding to protect contents from potential damage. In the top of the container, there are several pockets to hold eyepieces, star diagonal flashlights, etc. It is made of some soft material about the thickness of an inexpensive T-shirt.

• Plenty of pocket storage for eyepieces, filters, dampening pads etc
• Very sturdy and well suited to protect the proper size ota
• Delivers what they promise

Best for Yorkville stage lights: Bagmate carrying case

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The bagmate carrying case should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This carrying case features a removable shoulder strap and hand-carry strap, so you can easily take your telescope anywhere. It fits in with the stand perfectly. Flexible sides are helpful to accommodate the supporting bracket/tray that supports the tripod legs so it does not have to be removed to stow. It does come with the shoulder strap. It's a nice bag but it's basically a big duffel bag. It is well padded and light to carry. There are no compartments so all pieces just roll over each other.

• Rectangular interior, no pockets, flaps, or any other bells and whistles
• Well designed and put together telescope bag
• Good quality, extremely protective case for telescopes
• Big enough to hold a 10” newtonian telescope

Best soft case: Celestron Telescope mount case

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Next on the list, we've got yet another case that manages to win our hearts. It's the celestron telescope mount case and it's widely considered as case that has the most suitable features. This sturdy, portable, grab-and-go bag keeps your tripod safe during travel and storage. 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.

The bag has quality padding on the sides and adjustable Velcro pads to keep things protected and separated inside. It has handles and a shoulder carry strap. There are padded dividers inside that collapse if not wanted, and a separate padded bag for lense/eye pieces.

• Made tripod bag is truly a must
• Strong, sturdy and easy to carry
• Really well made and worth the cost to keep everything organized
• Duffle type bag fits equipment perfectly

Best for large travel Telescope: Samdew Telescope mount case

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The samdew telescope mount case should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is a great bag for a large travel telescope. The Telescope is Secure and in a Dust Proof Case. It has strong padded walls on all 4 sides. The case isn't perfect, but it has ample room for the scope and some accessories, provides some level of protection against damage, and is convenient for storage and transport. 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 bag measures 40.8 x 12.7 x 10 inches and fits the most popular telescope models and mounts. This case has an adjustable/removable partition pieces. An accessory pouch is equipped to store your counterweight (not included) separately. The case is just the right length.

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

Best for astronomers: Samdew Telescope bag

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Best part: samdew telescope bag costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. This carrying bag is very good to carry it anywhere. It is compatible with a celestron nexstar 8se. It is made of 4 layers of premium fabric. It is suitable for astronomers, astronomy enthusiasts, and those who like to observe the sky. Lots of pockets in the front of the telescope organizer provide additional storage space, that can safely accommodate your telescope auxiliary equipment and tools. It is easy to lose parts, like important screws and lockdowns.

It is good for holding a 36" telescope. The external buckles add to the load-bearing capacity and durability, the detachable non-slip shoulder strap and padded handles make it easy to take your telescope where you want to go.

• Including extra equipment, tripod with the smartphone mount
• Lot of satisfied buyers

Best for refracting Telescope: Gohimal Telescope mount case

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention gohimal telescope mount case for daily purpose. It’s a great bag for telescope or camping gear. It 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 straps hold everything in place with no shifting. 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 is great for storing extra lenses and tools.

It comes with a good strap and 4 connection points for carrying, as well as a single handle in the center. The addition of the strap on the bag also makes it very convenient for carrying around for a spur-of-the-moment camping trip.

• Good priced bag for telescopes or anything you want to carry
• Gohimal shock-absorbent telescope bag–multipurpose telescope carrying case
• Affordable, roomy, and provides plenty of protection

Best for some other miscellaneous items: Bagmate Telescope mount case

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If you are currently in the market looking for a popular case for your daily purpose, you cannot go wrong with the bagmate telescope mount case. The space inside is highly customizable as there are 2 spacers and a built-in compression strap to ensure that everything stays where it should while you’re on your way to a stargazing site. It will keep the tube and accessories tucked away for a long life. 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 construction is sturdy and padding is good.

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 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. There are some pockets on the opposing side of the bag to keep your accessories.

• Good for eyepieces, finder and some other miscellaneous items
• Great case for car travel to star parties, camping
• New and hot release