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{{Short description|Shipping container built to protect sensitive equipment}}
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A '''road case''', '''ATA case''' or '''flight case''' is a [[shipping container]] specifically built to protect [[musical instrument]]s, motion picture equipment, audio and lighting production equipment, [[theatrical property|props]], [[firearm]]s, or other sensitive equipment when it must be frequently moved between locations by [[Land transport|ground]] or [[Air cargo|air]]. Many varying-sized road cases can be built to outfit the needs of an entire [[concert tour]], or custom designed individually for a specific industry or product.

The term road case is mostly used in the [[United States]] and implies that the case is primarily for road-based travel, unlike a flight case. The term originates from its use for storing and shipping band equipment while the musicians were on the road.