ianwild16 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'm looking for something new to carry my gig gear in, with plenty of compartments, to keep stuff tidy. I'm currently just using an old rucksack, but it's seen better days. The stuff I carry in my bag - Guitar leads Power lead Power adapter Speakon lead Spare strings Foldable stand D.I. box Guitar strap Drugs.....paracetamol etc Clip on tuner Pen & Business cards .... then at the gig it'll hold my wallet phone and keys. Ideally I'd like the bag to hold my amp head, an Aguilar TH350. What do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I am currently using a plastic toolbox for carrying these sorts of items. I have my amp head in a separate bag which goes over my shoulder. S.P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sounds stupid but a small suitcase. The ones that can fit in hand luggage. Has wheels and the foldy out extendible handle thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Big holdall, into which i put my various leads and parts into three separate 'bag for life' type bags - one each for jack leads, mic and speaker leads, and kettle leads/power supplies etc. Makes it easier to whip out the right bag in gloomy venues. Things like guitar stand, extension lead/plugs, mics etc go at the bottom, round the edges or in side pockets. My small Markbass head fits inside a laptop neoprene bag inside there too, or in its usual Markbass carrying bag. My holdall is a wreck too but i'll probably replace with something pretty similar when the time comes. I also use some bungy cords from Halfords etc to bind together mic stands, speaker stands etc into one big bundle, which can then be carried in one trip 'twixt venue and car boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBerriff Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Whatever took my fancy in TK Maxx. Look for the red-label final reductions. I have a nondescript green rucksack that has withstood years of rehearsals and gigs. Laptop bags can be great for class D amp heads. They will not look stylish (red label!) but can be of good quality and cheap. It also gives you something to do if you ever get dragged in there. Edited August 16, 2018 by DBerriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I use a lap top bag for all my accessories. Ideal for all those small bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) I use a purpose designed Lugville bag (http://lugville.com/shop/lugville-musicians-gear-bag/). Not cheap, but paid for itself in one gig, well designed and should last pretty much forever. Edited August 15, 2018 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 You can get quite a bit in some vinyl record bags My markbass amp fits a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I use a laptop bag bought thru Amazon. Takes my leads, power cables and speaker cables, tuner and compressor pedals if required, notepad or music sheets whatever is required for rehearsals, spare batteries, pens, etc and keep my car keys and bank cards etc while rehearsing (its kept at my feet during rehearsals at all times i've even carried my GK MB200 as a spare but it gets a little crowded in there. At times i wish it was a little bigger tho. Another couple inches deeper. (ooh Matron !!!!!) Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) My amp head has its own carry case with a shoulder strap, and all my leads, stand, pedal board and other assorted debris all go into a very big, very heavy duty black hold-all that I hurriedly bought at JFK airport when one of my suitcases zips failed at check in. Because it’s soft it’s easy to squeeze in the car or van around other stuff. Edited August 15, 2018 by BrunoBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 As above s/h laptop bag (got mine given for free) found at boot sales for peanuts. Charity shops also a good source. Plenty of quality bags about for very little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I use a Wenger rucksack, lots of different compartments so i can keep spares/items not being used seperate from those that are def going to be used, rather than all jumbled up together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Good idea, I'm going to remember that one Lozz when my Swiss Army laptop bag and me retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 A large Swiss Gear laptop bag works for me, lots of separate compartments of different sizes to keep cables in and lots of room for odd things.Sturdy handle and it even has shoulder straps that I haven't tried yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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