My new studio light bag!

Introducing the Bowens Gimlet – my new studio light bag!

Having done the shoot with Brett yesterday, dragging around one case of studio lights was pretty tough going. This was then intensified when one of the wheels decided to jam up on me. Usually when I shoot in London I’d hire a streetcar or jump in a cab, this all adds up mind and given I’m trying to do a shoot at least every weekend – would soon bankrupt me.

My current bags hold all my gear but getting two around by tube is near impossible by myself.

So I made a call and purchased the Gimlet. OK yes it was expensive, but technically will pay for itself in 5 shoots. It’s a bit of a squeeze, 90% of all my gear fits in it apart from the snoot (my cone shaped light funnel) but that can just come by carrier bag or strapped on the front if I need it. The wheels are the main thing, they’re like golf bag wheels and ideal for bringing my equipment around London.

For anyone that would like to see my new Bee esque bag, a photograph of it is below!

Update! I have just managed to fit the snoot in the bag, that it – my entire studio kit fits in the Gimlet!!! woo hooo!