Best Telescope Bags

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Red Fox Telescope Bag for Celestron 127EQ
Red Fox
Telescope Bag for Celestron 127EQ
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Durable & Rugged
Bottom Line

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

Pros

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.

Cons

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 Polaris Carry Bag, for 70-80-90 Millimeter Telescope - Blue
Meade Instruments
Polaris Carry Bag, for 70-80-90 Millimeter Telescope - Blue
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Value Pick
Bottom Line

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

Pros

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).

Cons

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

Orion Padded Telescope Case
Orion
Padded Telescope Case
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Heavy-Duty
Bottom Line

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

Pros

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.

Cons

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

Orion Padded Telescope Case (Blue)
Orion
Padded Telescope Case (Blue)
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Spacious Design
Bottom Line

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

Pros

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. 

Cons

Expensive. Minimalist construction lacks accessory pockets or internal divider.

bagmate Model L40 Pro Telescope Case
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Model L40 Pro Telescope Case
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Most Versatile
Bottom Line

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

Pros

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.

Cons

This bag is a snug fit for some telescopes, and the outer pockets are useless when the bag is filled to capacity.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

12 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
184 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

A telescope bag safeguards your telescope when you travel. It features padding that minimizes the risk of damage to your telescope during transport. Some telescope bags are constructed from water-resistant materials. They may offer space for your telescope, along with your tripod and other telescope essentials. Bags sometimes provide pockets for eyepieces and various telescope accessories. A bag often includes a shoulder strap and handles that allow you to carry the bag in your hand or over your shoulder. Telescope bags are sold in myriad sizes and colors. Most of these bags are designed to fit telescopes from Orion, Celestron, and other prominent brands.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Rhino BagMate
Multipurpose Telescope Case
Rhino BagMate
Multipurpose Telescope Case
Meade Instruments
Carry Bag Telescope
Kamthing
Astronomical Telescope Carrying Case
BagMate
Multipurpose Telescope Bag
The team that worked on this review
  • Melinda Snowden
    Melinda Snowden
    Web Producer
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Orion

Padded Telescope Case

Orion

Padded Telescope Case

A high quality bag to protect your high quality optics – heavy-duty on the outside and fully padded on the inside.
$99
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Meade Instruments

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

Meade Instruments

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

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

$29
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Orion

Padded Telescope Case (Blue)

Orion

Padded Telescope Case (Blue)

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

$99
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Red Fox

Telescope Bag for Celestron 127EQ

Red Fox

Telescope Bag for Celestron 127EQ

This heavily padded bag works for a variety of telescopes and is made of durable water-resistant nylon.
$95
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bagmate

Model L40 Pro Telescope Case

bagmate

Model L40 Pro Telescope Case

This attractive telescope bag fits a range of models and has exterior pockets for extra storage. Includes a lifetime guarantee.
$98

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