{"id":589811,"date":"2026-08-11T10:04:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/589811\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:04:32","slug":"openmoon-crew-gear-box-camera-assistant-bags-launched-on-kickstarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/589811\/","title":{"rendered":"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box Camera Assistant Bags Launched on Kickstarter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img width=\"1300\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPENMOON-Crew-Gear-Box-featured-1300x750.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-cinema_single_featured_photo_large size-cinema_single_featured_photo_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box Camera Assistant Bags Launched on Kickstarter\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">OPENMOON is running a crowdfunding campaign to fund mass production of its new Crew Gear Box bag series designed for film crews. The Kickstarter campaign is nearing its end, but there are still a few days left to claim your bag at an early-bird price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/openmoon.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OPENMOON<\/a> is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in professional film tools and consumables. Their collection covers almost everything crew members would ever need to carry on set, including slates, filter tags, pouches, monitor hoods, working belts and harnesses, and more. Now, they are coming up with a production bag aimed at camera assistants, DITs, gaffers, and sound mixers looking for an ergonomic solution to carry and organize their everyday tools on set. So let\u2019s take a look at the OPENMOON Crew Gear Box!<\/p>\n<p>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box series \u2013 features<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OPENMOON Crew Gear Box comes in three different models and sizes: size M, size L, and the L Roller variant, which features a heavy-duty wheel system with a collapsible telescopic handle for easier transportation. Dimensions and internal capacity of the main compartment vary as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Size M: 480 \u00d7 280 \u00d7 290mm (18.9 \u00d7 11.0 \u00d7 11.4in) \/ 25.3LSize L: 620 x 320 x 320mm (24.4 \u00d7 12.6 \u00d7 12.6in) \/ 40.7 LL Roller: 660 x 320 x 330mm (26.0 \u00d7 12.6 \u00d7 13.0in) \/ 38 L<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPENMOON-Crew-Gear-Box-Size-M-900x675.jpeg\" alt=\"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box production bag\" class=\"wp-image-434303\"  \/>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box production bag. Image credit: OPENMOON<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All models have a rigid structure with cushioned interior linings to protect your gear. At first glance, these bags look decently built and fully featured. However, only real-life testing can tell whether they\u2019re ready to withstand the demands of life on set just as well as products from established manufacturers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/cvp.com\/product\/panavision-ac-bag-large-psc-acubag-lg-blk-ands?aff_id=101&amp;tid1=francesco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Panavision<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arri.com\/en\/cine-systems\/mechanical-accessories\/crew-supplies\/unit-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ARRI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1413463-REG\/oconnor_c1264_0001_ac_bag_1030_range.html\/BI\/7953\/KBID\/8488\/SID\/francesco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OConnor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinebags.com\/cb01productionbagmidnightblack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CineBags<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bebopbags.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BeBop<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samascases.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samas Cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPENMOON-Crew-Gear-Box-L-Roller-800x1200.jpeg\" alt=\"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box L Roller\" class=\"wp-image-434300\"  \/>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box L Roller. Image credit: OPENMOON<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bags feature a waterproof, scratch-resistant PVC mesh exterior finish with two large, removable tool pockets on the front, a bottle or canned air pocket, a MOLLE rigging system running all around the bag, and a pass-through trolley strap on the back (M and L models only) to secure the bag to the telescopic handle of the L Roller model or any other wheeled carrying case.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPENMOON-Crew-Gear-Box-Colors-900x648.jpeg\" alt=\"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box is available in four different colors\" class=\"wp-image-434294\"  \/>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box is available in four different colors. Image credit: OPENMOON<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hook-and-loop panel and inserts allow you to attach pouches on the inside of the top lid or on the outside of the bag, while an elastic cord system lets you secure a slate or laptop pouch on top of the Crew Film Box. All bags feature an ergonomic carrying system with two handles and a shoulder strap.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPENMOON-Crew-Gear-Box-Kit-900x1200.jpeg\" alt=\"OPENMOON Crew Gear Box bag stacked on top of L Roller\" class=\"wp-image-434297\"  \/>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box bag stacked on top of L Roller. Image credit: OPENMOONPrice and availability<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OPENMOON Crew Gear Box series is now available to pre-order at a discounted price via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/openmoon\/openmoon-crew-gear-box-mobile-basecamp-for-filmmakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kickstarter<\/a> and is expected to begin shipping in August (size M and L) or September (L Roller). The Kickstarter has formally ended but it\u2019s still possible to give \u201cLate Pledges\u201d to receive the gear boxes:<\/p>\n<p>OPENMOON Crew Gear Box M Size \u2013 $229 (MSRP: $329)OPENMOON Crew Gear Box L Size \u2013 $279 (MSRP: $399)OPENMOON Crew Gear Box L Roller \u2013 $359 (MSRP: $449)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reminder at the end of every crowdfunding-related article: Please be aware of the risks when backing a project on a crowdfunding platform. Read the platform\u2019s terms of use and keep in mind that there can be significant delays when delivering the product. Some projects don\u2019t even get delivered at all.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit OPENMOON\u2019s Kickstarter page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/openmoon\/openmoon-crew-gear-box-mobile-basecamp-for-filmmakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you already own a camera production bag? Would you choose this OPENMOON product as your first one? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"OPENMOON is running a crowdfunding campaign to fund mass production of its new Crew Gear Box bag series&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":589812,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[249215,72512,249210,249217,249208,249216,249211,249207,219330,249213,61,60,249209,249212,249214,80],"class_list":["post-589811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-1st-ac","tag-camera-assistant","tag-camera-assistant-bag","tag-camera-bag","tag-crew-gear-box","tag-dit","tag-film-crew","tag-film-tools","tag-focus-puller","tag-gaffer","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-openmoon","tag-production-bag","tag-sound-mixer","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=589811"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589811\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/589812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=589811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=589811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=589811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}