Nature Boys vs Car Mate rod case

[kilsong]

Japanese Car Mate and Nature Boys rod cases are regarded as the best rod cases.
Some asked about both rods and here are my review of the cases after examining both.

Weight

Car Mate : 6.5 oz
Nature Boys 'R': 11 1/4 oz

Car Mate is very light. Nature Boys has smaller, light size model, but I can not check it at this moment.

Durability/Strength
Nature Boys heavy-duty rod case as its weight is almost twice heavier than Car Mate's. Car Mate is not frabile rod case either, but there is no question that Nature Boys cases are much stronger and durable

Length

Without extention, the length of Nature Boys 'R' is about 6'4" and Car Mate is about 5'7" without extension.
As you see in the picture, I put 6' Tuna Spinper top tection for comparison.







* There is ligher, smaller model of Nature Boys, but they are not available for review.

Extension
Both can be extended. The extension of Car Mate rod case is very similar to normal American rod cases while Nature Boys uses holes to fit in.
While the method of Car Mate use is very convenient, the method of Nature Boys is secure and strong.



Capacity
I thought Nature Boys can hold more rods as it is bigger than Car Mate. But I was wrong. Car Mate has bigger size of rod container as you see in the picture.

[Sea Draggin]

I just got the carmate to use to go visit Cassidy. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but when I do, I will bump this back up with my thoughts.