Topic: Got rig ... need bag. Is this a crazy idea?

[stvgray]

I've been thinking a cheap-but-good solution would be a foam-insulated cooler bag. Here are some possibilities:

http://www.rivercityluggage.com/cooler_bags.html

Have to measure my rig, but it seems like the heavy-duty 9-can model might be just right.

Or are there better solutions that everybody but me knows about?

My rig is:

-- DAP1
-- SLA battery
-- UA-5
-- homebrew 3000 mA battery

-- Oktava MK012s
-- AT8410a shockmounts

[Joe w.]

http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=160602

try this one. Hell, I'm gonna buy one just cause it is closeout priced.

[Joe w.]

15.98 shipped is rediculous. just bought one for an fob bag.

[stvgray]

Think there's any padding in it?

[Joe w.]

doubt it. It has shelves for your gear .....to stack on different levels

Here is a pic of the bag in use:

http://img8.photobucket.com/albums/v28/olyrc/MEL2004-01-15bag.jpg

[stvgray]

Is that yours? Does your stuff slop around inside it when you're lugging it around?

[Joe w.]

no. the owner is in this thread
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=20;action=display;threadid=12423

doesn't look like things would slop around....not when you put your batts on the bottom....then your p1 on the shelf with the ua5 on top....then your mics, shocks and cables....the bag would be packed enough that stuff wouldn't have room to move around...

[rabhan]

http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=160602

try this one. Hell, I'm gonna buy one just cause it is closeout priced.

its a piece of shit. i bought one a couple months ago bc of price, when i saw it mentioned in another thread, and the shelves broke from just trying to get my gear negotiated around in the bag, it never saw a show. if you want the bag and a broken shelf, its yours for the cost of shipping.

[Joe w.]

hopefully mine will work out. If not, it cost me 16 to find out.

[nickgregory]

honestly though if you can find one of the older Targus Rakgears, where the shelves are supported on all 4 corners, you would be well off.  The shelves support the weight better than that crap where they only attached in the back.  I love mine...makes setup and teardown a breeze!

[Chapper]

http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=160602

try this one. Hell, I'm gonna buy one just cause it is closeout priced.

its a piece of shit. i bought one a couple months ago bc of price, when i saw it mentioned in another thread, and the shelves broke from just trying to get my gear negotiated around in the bag, it never saw a show. if you want the bag and a broken shelf, its yours for the cost of shipping.

YMMV...

I bought pne a few months ago and love it.  I ran my sla on the bottom, V2/Mp2 in the middle and ADC20 (turned sideways) on the top shelf.  I've got a velco strap around the ADC20 to keep it from moving.  Have all the cables connected, quick setup/teardown.

I just ordered another to use as a regular backpack, it's pretty comfortable.  

Chapper

[Sean Gallemore]

i think the shelves are padded, and you could always duct tape bubble wrap to line the inside for extra protection.

I just got ordered one, probably use it more fopr storage at home than taking into shows.

[Brian Skalinder]

its a piece of shit. i bought one a couple months ago bc of price, when i saw it mentioned in another thread, and the shelves broke from just trying to get my gear negotiated around in the bag, it never saw a show. if you want the bag and a broken shelf, its yours for the cost of shipping.

That sucks.  I picked one up and while I haven't used it much - maybe half a dozen times - I've had zero problems with it.

Nice offer by Rabhan here - maybe someone can do the Target shelf thing with this pack.

[jpschust]

one thing though, with the cooler bags, they insulate heat.  don't put your ad1000 in there, it will overheat.  

[Joe w.]

you're a poet and didn't know it