Think Tank Production Manager 50 V2.0, Black

Think Tank Production Manager 50 V2.0 – High-capacity rolling case for lighting gear

Transport your complete studio in a single case that combines high capacity with professional protection. The Production Manager 50 V2.0 is Think Tank’s largest rolling case designed specifically for lighting gear. It provides efficient storage and safe transport for a wide array of studio equipment while remaining as lightweight as the design allows.

Description

This professional-strength, high-capacity rolling case is built to hold large amounts of lighting and grip equipment. It offers room for C-stands, multiple flash heads, power packs, monoblocks, softboxes, and light stands. Professionals will appreciate the robust design, organized interior, and rugged exterior that protect gear during travel and on location.

Key Features

• Pack and transport your entire studio in one case.
• Armored plating and ballistic nylon exterior provide superior protection and durability.
• Stabilizing, wide-set, shock-absorbing wheels roll smoothly and hold up under the toughest conditions.

Additional Features

• Lock the main compartment and secure your bag with the included lock and cable.
• Customizable ID panels show the contents at a glance on the top and side of the bag.
• Attachments for light stands or tripods (straps included) make it easy to carry long items externally.
• Fully customizable interior with excess dividers to protect small and large lighting equipment, including C-stands in the Production Manager 50.
• Large zippered pocket on the front lid for reflectors, umbrellas, extension cords, cables, and other accessories.
• Robust handles on three sides for easy loading and unloading into vehicles or storage racks.
• Large interior mesh pockets for organizing pocket wizards, gels, cords, tape, batteries, and other grip items.
• Adjustable lid straps keep the bag open and accessible while packing or during setup.

V2 Upgrades

The V2.0 update brings several practical improvements aimed at durability, identification, and weight.

• Added shock-absorbing wheels to Logistics Manager 30 and Production Manager 40.
• Added customizable/moveable identification panel for quicker gear recognition.
• Reduced weight by 2–4 lbs across updated models.
• Upgraded Logistics Manager 30 front and side panel to Production Manager 40 style.
• Replaced stretch material on side pockets with ballistics fabric and added ladder lock tightener.
• Upgraded foot style on Logistic Manager 30.

What Fits

The Production Manager 50 V2.0 accommodates a variety of common studio lighting items. Use the customizable interior to configure the space to your setup.

• 3–4 flash heads
• 2–3 power packs
• Monoblocks
• Umbrellas
• Large softboxes or modifiers (collapsed)
• Small-medium light stands
• Large light stands including C-stands

Specifications

Materials

The Production Manager 50 V2.0 uses durable exterior fabrics and protective interior materials to keep gear safe and dry.

• Exterior: All fabric exterior treated with DWR while the fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance; 1680D ballistic nylon; YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion resistant) zippers; custom-designed extra tall skid plates; replaceable custom-designed wheels; antique plated metal hardware; nylon webbing; 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
• Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon; PU backed velex liner and dividers; 2x PU coated nylon 210T seam-sealed taffeta rain cover; closed-cell foam and PE board stiffened dividers; belly-o mesh pockets; 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

In The Box

• Reinforced padded dividers
• TSA travel padlock
• Tripod straps
• Tripod cup
• ID labels

FAQ

Question: Can I lock the main compartment for air travel?

Answer: Yes. The Production Manager 50 V2.0 includes a TSA travel padlock and a cable to lock the main compartment and secure the bag for transport.

Question: Will the case protect my C-stands and large light stands?

Answer: The case is designed to carry C-stands and large light stands. Use the fully customizable interior and reinforced dividers to protect tall or bulky items during transit.

Question: How does the case handle wet conditions?

Answer: The exterior fabrics are treated with DWR and have a PU-coated underside for water resistance. Additionally, the package includes two PU coated nylon 210T seam-sealed taffeta rain covers for added protection in wet weather.

Question: Are the wheels replaceable if they wear out?

Answer: Yes. The Production Manager 50 V2.0 features replaceable custom-designed wheels. The V2 upgrades also add shock-absorbing wheels on related models for improved durability.

Question: How can I identify the bag quickly on location?

Answer: The case includes customizable ID panels on the top and side so you can label contents for quick identification. V2 upgrades added a customizable/moveable identification panel for greater flexibility.

Question: What types of accessories can I store inside the case?

Answer: Use the large zippered pocket on the front lid and interior mesh pockets to store reflectors, umbrellas, extension cords, cables, pocket wizards, gels, tape, batteries, and other grip supplies to keep them organized and accessible.