Best Telescope Bags

Durable & Rugged

This heavily padded bag works for a variety of telescopes and is made of durable water-resistant nylon.

A reliable bag that includes several smaller bags for other equipment. The adjustable dividers help to prevent scratches, and the zipper is durable. Can be carried with the shoulder strap or hand straps. Measures 29.7 inches by 10 inches by 9.5 inches.

Polaris Carry Bag, for 70-80-90 Millimeter Telescope - Blue

No guidelines on how to store telescope and other equipment, so some experimenting may be necessary. Does not always fit a telescope and a tripod.

Best Bang for the Buck

Meade Instruments

Value Pick

An inexpensive yet quality padded bag designed to carry Polaris telescopes but also works with other brands.

Durable shoulder strap and carry handles. Holds the tube in an internal, padded sleeve. Room for the tripod and mount too. Outside pocket for eyepieces and accessories. Also comes with a much-liked drawstring accessory pouch. Perfect for carrying Polaris and Meade Instruments telescopes but also fits other brands such as Explore Scientific, Gskyer, and Celestron (depending on model).

Padding is limited and may not fully protect the telescope. Counterweight on end of bag makes it difficult to balance.

Orion

Padded Telescope Case

Heavy-Duty

A high quality bag to protect your high quality optics – heavy-duty on the outside and fully padded on the inside.

Made of rugged, water-resistant polyester and nylon material. Holds up in travel to harsher environments. Interior is soft and separated into 2 compartments for scope and tripod with a thick pad to prevent damage. Full-length zipper offers easy access. Will fit other models of telescopes than Orion within the bag’s dimensions of 47 inches by 11 inches by 14 inches.

Padded Telescope Case (Blue)

Lacks a shoulder strap and inner compartments for accessories. Too tight a squeeze without completely disassembling some telescopes to fit.

Orion

Spacious Design

A great, spacious telescope bag that offers great protection for traveling.

This soft carrying case has sufficient padding for storing your scope and great protection for transporting it. Trusted by reviewers to protect expensive scopes. Handle straps not centered on purpose to balance when carrying it and long enough to use as a shoulder strap. Well-made from heavy, water-resistant polyester/nylon material.

Model L40 Pro Telescope Case

Expensive. Minimalist construction lacks accessory pockets or internal divider.

bagmate

Most Versatile

This attractive telescope bag fits a range of models and has exterior pockets for extra storage. Includes a lifetime guarantee.

Shock-absorbing foam keeps your telescope safe in this one-size-fits-all bag. The water-repellent polyester fabric keeps your equipment safe and dry. Sturdy full-length zipper. Includes internal dividers and straps to protect equipment and keep everything in place. Measures 40 inches by 10.6 inches by 7 inches.