Valises et housses
Most equipment damage in astronomy happens in transit and in storage, not on the sky. A telescope that survives a season of tailgate transport without a case will eventually lose collimation or gain a scratch, and a tube left uncovered outdoors collects moisture that takes far longer to clear than it took to form. David Astro carries cases and covers in Canada, shipping from Canadian stock.
Fit matters more than material. Tell us what you are protecting and how it travels, and we will recommend the right level of protection.
Filtres
NANUK 225 Protective Case - 6" x 3.5" x 1.6"
Interior: 6 x 3.5 x 1.6 in (15.2 x 8.9 x 4.1 cm) | Exterior: 6.7 x 4.7 x 2 in (17 x 11.9 x 5.1 cm) | Weight: 0.45 lb (0.2 kg) IP67 Waterproof Rati...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 904 Protective Case with Cubed Foam - 8.4" x 6" x 3.7"
Interior: 8.4 x 6 x 3.7 in (21.3 x 15.2 x 9.4 cm) | Exterior: 10.2 x 7.9 x 4.5 in (25.9 x 20.1 x 11.4 cm) | Weight: 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) Waterproof Rat...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 905 Protective Case - 9.4" x 7.4" x 5.5"
Interior: 9.4 x 7.4 x 5.5 in (23.9 x 18.8 x 14 cm) | Exterior: 12.5 x 10.1 x 6 in (31.8 x 25.7 x 15.2 cm) | Weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) IP67 Waterproo...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 908 Protective Case - 9.4" x 7.5" x 7.5"
Interior: 9.4 x 7.5 x 7.5 in (23.9 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm) | Exterior: 12.5 x 9.8 x 8 in (31.8 x 24.9 x 20.3 cm) | Weight: 3.6 lb (1.4 kg) Waterproof Ra...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 909 Protective Case - 11.4" x 7" x 3.7"
Interior: 11.4 x 7 x 3.7 in (29 x 17.8 x 9.4 cm) | Exterior: 12.6 x 9 x 4.4 in (32 x 22.9 x 11.2 cm) | Weight: 2.2 lb (0.98 kg) Waterproof Rating:...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 910 Protective Case - 13.2" x 9.2" x 4.1"
Interior: 13.2 x 9.2 x 4.1 in (33.5 x 23.4 x 10.4 cm) | Exterior: 14.3 x 11.1 x 4.7 in (36.3 x 28.2 x 11.9 cm) | Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg) Waterproof ...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 915 Protective Case - 13.8" x 9.3" x 6.2"
Interior: 13.8 x 9.3 x 6.2 in (35.1 x 23.6 x 15.7 cm) | Exterior: 15.8 x 12.1 x 6.8 in (40.1 x 30.7 x 17.3 cm) | Weight: 4.4 lb (2 kg) Waterproof ...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 918 Protective Case - 14.9" x 9.8" x 8.6"
Interior: 14.9 x 9.8 x 8.6 in (37.8 x 24.9 x 21.8 cm) | Exterior: 16.8 x 12.9 x 9.3 in (42.7 x 32.8 x 23.6 cm) | Weight: 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) IP67 Wate...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 920 Protective Case - 15" x 10.5" x 6.2"
Interior: 15 x 10.5 x 6.2 in (38.1 x 26.7 x 15.7 cm) | Exterior: 16.7 x 13.4 x 6.8 in (42.4 x 34 x 17.3 cm) | Weight: 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) Waterproof R...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 923 Protective Case with Cubed Foam and TSA Latches - 16.7" x 11.3" x 5.4"
Interior: 16.7 x 11.3 x 5.4 in (42.4 x 28.7 x 13.7 cm) | Exterior: 18.6 x 14.4 x 6.3 in (47.2 x 36.6 x 16 cm) | Weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg) Waterproof R...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 925 Protective Case - 17" x 11.8" x 6.4"
Interior: 17 x 11.8 x 6.4 in (43.2 x 30 x 16.3 cm) | Exterior: 18.7 x 14.8 x 7 in (47.5 x 37.6 x 17.8 cm) | Weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) Waterproof Rat...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 930 Protective Case - 18" x 13" x 6.9"
Interior: 18 x 13 x 6.9 in (45.7 x 33 x 17.5 cm) | Exterior: 19.8 x 16 x 7.6 in (50.3 x 40.6 x 19.3 cm) | Weight: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) Waterproof (IP67...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 933 Protective Case - 18" x 13" x 9.5"
Interior: 18 x 13 x 9.5 in (45.7 x 33 x 24.1 cm) | Exterior: 19.8 x 16.1 x 10 in (50.3 x 40.9 x 25.4 cm) | Weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg) Waterproof Ratin...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 935 Heavy Duty Wheels
Heavy-Duty Wheel and Backplate Upgrade Retrofit Kit for Existing NANUK 935 Cases Weight: 7.27 lb | 3.3 kg Maintains Case's IP67 Waterproof Rating ...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 935 Protective Case - 20.5" x 11.3" x 7.5"
Interior: 20.5 x 11.3 x 7.5 in (52.1 x 28.7 x 19.1 cm) | Exterior: 22 x 14 x 9 in (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) | Weight: 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) IP67-rated wa...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 938 Protective Case - 21.5" x 12.5" x 11.6"
Interior: 21.5 x 12.5 x 11.6 in (54.6 x 31.8 x 29.5 cm) | Exterior: 23.8 x 15.5 x 13.2 in (60.5 x 39.4 x 33.5 cm) | Weight: 14.7 lb (6.7 kg) Water...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 940 Protective Case - 20" x 14" x 8"
Interior: 20 x 14 x 8 in (50.8 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm) | Exterior: 21.7 x 16.9 x 8.5 in (55.1 x 42.9 x 21.6 cm) | Weight: 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) Waterproof Rat...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 945 Protective Case - 22" x 17" x 8.2"
Interior: 22 x 17 x 8.2 in (55.9 x 43.2 x 20.8 cm) | Exterior: 25.1 x 19.9 x 8.8 in (63.8 x 50.5 x 22.4 cm) | Weight: 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) Material: L...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 950 Protective Case - 20.5" x 15.3" x 10.1"
Interior: 20.5 x 15.3 x 10.1 in (52.1 x 38.9 x 25.7 cm) | Exterior: 22.8 x 18.3 x 11.7 in (57.9 x 46.5 x 29.7 cm) | Weight: 15.1 lb (6.8 kg) IP67 ...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 955 Protective Case - 22" x 17" x 10.2"
Interior: 22 x 17 x 10.2 in (55.9 x 43.2 x 25.9 cm) | Exterior: 25.6 x 20 x 14.5 in (65 x 50.8 x 36.8 cm) | Weight: 18.4 lb (8.3 kg) IP67 Waterpro...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 960 Protective Case - 22" x 17" x 12.9"
Interior: 22 x 17 x 12.9 in (55.9 x 43.2 x 32.8 cm) | Exterior: 25.4 x 20 x 14.5 in (64.5 x 50.8 x 36.8 cm) | Weight: 19.2 lb (8.7 kg) Waterproof ...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 962 Protective Case - 28" x 16.5" x 9.3"
Interior: 28 x 16.5 x 9.3 in (71.1 x 41.9 x 23.6 cm) | Exterior: 31.1 x 19.5 x 11.1 in (79 x 49.5 x 28.2 cm) | Weight: 21.2 lb (9.6 kg) IP67 Water...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 963 Protective Case - 29" x 18.1" x 10.5"
Interior: 29 x 18.1 x 10.5 in (73.7 x 46 x 26.7 cm) | Exterior: 32.5 x 21 x 12.3 in (82.5 x 53.3 x 31.2 cm) | Weight: 22.5 lb (10.2 kg) Waterproof...
Afficher tous les détailsNANUK 965 Protective Case - 29" x 18.1" x 14.1"
Interior: 29 x 18.1 x 14.1 in (73.7 x 46 x 35.8 cm) | Exterior: 32.5 x 21 x 15.8 in (82.5 x 53.3 x 40.1 cm) | Weight: 25.1 lb (11.4 kg) Waterproof...
Afficher tous les détailsProtecting Equipment in Transit and Storage
The right protection depends on whether the threat is impact, moisture, dust or ultraviolet degradation — and these need different answers.
- Hard cases with custom foam: Impact and crush protection for optical tubes, mount heads and camera trains, with foam cut so components cannot shift during transport.
- Eyepiece and accessory cases: Compartmented storage that keeps small, expensive items organized and stops eyepieces contacting each other in a bag.
- Telescope covers: Weatherproof outdoor covers for permanently mounted equipment, with UV-resistant and reflective materials that limit daytime heat buildup.
- Soft cases and padded bags: Lighter protection for tubes that travel by car and are handled carefully, with far less weight and bulk than a hard case.
- Mount and tripod bags: Purpose-shaped carriers for awkward heavy items, which is often the difference between a two-trip and a one-trip setup.
- Desiccant and moisture control: Rechargeable desiccant packs for stored cases, which is what actually prevents fungus on optical coatings in a damp basement.
Why Choose David Astro for Cases and Covers
A case that nearly fits is worse than no case, because it lets equipment move under impact.
- Fit confirmed against your equipment: We check dimensions against your specific tube, mount head or camera train rather than a nominal category size.
- Canadian storage conditions considered: We advise on desiccant and ventilation for equipment stored in unheated garages and basements, where condensation cycling is the real threat.
- Outdoor cover selection: For permanently mounted setups we recommend covers that shed water and resist UV, since a cover that traps moisture is worse than none.
- Authorized dealer: Genuine products with manufacturer warranty, stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.
- Ships from Canada: Bulky items shipped domestically without duties or brokerage charges.
Cases and Covers in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a hard case or is soft enough?
- Soft is adequate for careful car transport over short distances. Hard cases are worth it if equipment travels frequently, flies, or shares space with anything that can shift.
- Can I leave my telescope outside under a cover?
- For a permanently mounted setup, yes, with a proper weatherproof cover and desiccant inside the tube's dust cap. Expect to check for condensation regularly, especially through spring and autumn temperature swings.
- How do I stop fungus on my optics?
- Store in a dry, ventilated place rather than sealed with trapped humidity, and use rechargeable desiccant in cases. Fungus grows on coatings in warm, damp, still air, which is exactly what a sealed case in a basement provides.
- Will you check fit before I order?
- Yes. Send us your equipment's dimensions or model and we will confirm the case fits before it ships from our Canadian warehouse.
Protecting your gear?
Tell us what you are transporting or storing and we will match the case. In stock and shipping from Canada.