Helmet Storage and Transport

[Taglar Dreskk]

So, how do you folks transport or store your helmets?  Do you keep yours in a separate place than the armor?  What about when traveling?

I myself store my helmet in a large rubbermaid tub along with the rest of my costume.  I usually take my flightsuit and wrap it around the helmet to prevent any bumpage during travels.  Since most of my troops are within driving distance I've never taken it on a plane...which I know some folks who have had to carry theirs on and slip it into a motorcycle helmet bag.

[Cdr. Ch'ren Jud'se]

i have only drove to a few local places, and i just wear it in the car =p

[Taglar Dreskk]

i have only drove to a few local places, and i just wear it in the car =p

Oooh, migh not recommend that.   It's a vision restrictor and you could get pulled over for such a violation.

[BedlamX]

So far, I've always let my son wear mine in the car. He likes waving at and generally messing with other motorists as we drive by.

Since we'll wind up with 3 helmets soon (maybe 4 if the daughter wants to do a Mando, too), I guess I'll have to find something else .

[Chro]

I've always just had it out. When we went to Anime Boston last year, I just had it tied to the handle of my suitcase. It got banged around plenty but held up like a champ.

[Mereel A'denla]

Oh, I have a VERY nice way to transport my helmet, I will post pictures later!

[Mereel A'denla]

[Jaiing Vau]

That is a wicked idea Mereel! I don't really have my kit finished so I just figured id put it into a motorcycle helmet bag but this idea has made me re-think that. 

[Necron99]

Having done costuming of all types for quite a few years, I recommend checking on Ebay and search for either "Hat box or Wig Box" and obtain something like this:



They are fairly reasonable and pretty good size for just about anything.  I have one for my Klingon headpiece which sits on a styrofoam head and I have been able to protect it while traveling for over 15 years.  They are pretty sturdy and makes it easy for carrying.

Just a suggestion?

[Gabrin Kinoda]

I actually just have a helmet-sized cardboard box (I believe it's the box my daughter's first potty chair came in, lol) that I keep in my rolling armor tub. I also use it to store my smaller soft costume bits--which helps protect the helmet and keeps all the small stuff from getting lost in the tub. It ain't fancy, but it's worked for almost 4 years!   

[Dha'ward Krayt]

I store my helmet on a shelf for display in my room right next to my Mark-VI Spartan Helmet and Clone Phase-1 bucket. I havnt had to travel with it yet. when ive gone to events i usally just carried it with me and slipped it on when when needed

[Cdr. Ch'ren Jud'se]

Oooh, migh not recommend that.   It's a vision restrictor and you could get pulled over for such a violation.

ya cuz i can dirve..... pff! im 15 dude! i am in the passanger seat =p