David Honl makes cheap and useful light shaping tools for flash photographers. You may remember that we liked the look of the gear and had a crack at making our own fake copy of the strap'n'stick Velcro based kit, with pretty successful results.
Just announced today is a new member of the lineup: a purpose made carrying bag. I know what you're thinking: If it's so easy to make the actual snoots, straps and gobos, isn't it even easier to make a pouch in which to put them? We'd be tempted to agree, but we'd also be tempted to take a look at the $30 bag. The nylon sack has a clip on one end (smartly attached to the zipper handle so the bag stays closed when hanging) and a loop on the other. The Honl gear is pretty lightweight but doesn't all fold down small enough to fit inside a camera bag, so an external pocket is a good idea.
It's also water-resistant – something a homemade version is unlikely to be – and fashioned from nylon, which means it should last a while and also not stick to the Velcro strips on the tools. And while $30 isn't a great price for a simple bag, it's not too expensive, either. In fact, like most of the Honl gear, it's cheap enough to make you think twice about the home-made version.
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