Better Starlink Mini travel cases?

[Sid Post]

I have a new Starlink Mini and need a good case for it for use with my overlander. In terms of accessories, I don't know what I really need and how much extra space I would need for them, so any helpful tips for chargers and mounts are appreciated as well.

While I don't want to overpay, I also want something better than a cheap Harbor Freight "pull-and-pluck" foam case. I have seen some Pelican cases at overland shows in the $80~$90 range, but with a sample size of basically "1", I am sure there are other good solutions that may be better or cheaper while possibly being better for overland rigs.

So, what is everyone using? What is good? What should be avoided?

Best Regards,
Sid

 

[dstefan]

Same situation for me. I just used an old laptop sleeve I have. It’s pretty protected. I have a rear seat platform, but my seats are the fold up jump seat type, so I just tuck it in between the cushions.

I get the impression they are fairly rugged though??

 

[Sid Post]

My laptop roller bag is available when it shows up today or later this week. It is a bit bulky, so not the best solution. The Pelican case I saw at an Overland show looked pretty good, but I wondered about the space for mounts and accessories since it was pretty trim around the antenna.

A similar model at BestBuy is $170, which is over 60% of the cost of a Starlink Mini, so it seems excessively costly.

 

[rruff]

I get the impression they are fairly rugged though??

A simple laptop bag should be plenty I think, for something that lives out in the weather. They cost only $230 now, so not that precious.

 

[driveby]

I use a laptop sleeve. Works great for suitcase storage for non truck trips. Cheap case at Bentley Luggage in a mall. Keeps the starlink, standard cable, plug and an extra 3 in 1 Amazon cable for cars (cig, USB and normal starlink).

 

[Roam.Wild]

Get the Harbor Freight storage box, they are cheap (price) as heck but hold up well. I use a few for camera gear and my drone. Not as great as say Pelican, but 1/10th the price. They have been all over the world with me and I've got nothing bad to say about them. Pelican boxes are great but are you ever going to run the case over? Or throw it off a bridge into a rushing river? They are just overkill for the sake of marketing.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html

 

[Winterpeg]

I use a simple silicone cover for it (many on Amazon)... and then it goes into a backpack with all the accessories and cords.
The silicone cover is handy for keeping dust and debris off it while I'm stationary for a while (camping, etc.)

I have a plug for my dc outlet and also a couple battery packs that can run it for 3.5 hrs each.
I've also gotten the adapter for a Milwaukee battery to be able to power it.

So all that is in a quick "grab & go" bag.

 

[YetiX]

Another vote for the Harbor Freight box with pick and pull. I found a few videos on YouTube that showed how people have used their pick and pull to create really nice storage solutions.

 

[gnel]

I have the HF 3800 and its working very well for my mini.

 

[Sid Post]

A simple laptop bag should be plenty I think, for something that lives out in the weather. They cost only $230 now, so not that precious.

I am not thinking so much about the $230 replacement cost, but the loss of functionality in remote locations away from Internet Cafes and WiFi hotspots.

 

[Sid Post]

Get the Harbor Freight storage box, they are cheap (price) as heck but hold up well. I use a few for camera gear and my drone. Not as great as say Pelican, but 1/10th the price. They have been all over the world with me and I've got nothing bad to say about them. Pelican boxes are great but are you ever going to run the case over? Or throw it off a bridge into a rushing river? They are just overkill for the sake of marketing.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html

I have several Apache cases. They are good for what they are, but can be a bit bulky for some things that don't match their size well.

 

[Sid Post]

I've also gotten the adapter for a Milwaukee battery to be able to power it.

Please tell me more! Where did you get it?

 

[hemifoot]

i got a starlink roam semi rigid case from amazon and it works great.good zipper,good foam,fits all the accessories.i put it under the bed when travelling and zero issues.it's not exactly something i just throw around haphazardly.

 

[YetiX]

I have the HF 3800 and its working very well for my mini.

Same. It's the perfect size for the mini, cord, plug, mount for a pole, and another random mount.

 

[Winterpeg]

Please tell me more! Where did you get it?

Amazon.
Caveat... I have yet to officially test it... but it likely works.