The market is flooded with all types of bags that may or may not work to carry your digital dj gear. Rather than gamble with $80, I turn it over to you, the readers, to share with others what your favorite dj back back has been. Please specify what gear you carry in it and where some one can buy it.To get us started, Here is one of my recommendation’s:
For a simple laptop/serato combinations I am a fan of the San Francisco based bag company, Chrome. They make really good quality bags that are designed to withstand the rigors of Bicycle messengers, so they should easily withstand a few gin and tonics. The “Soma” model has served me well.
one of our readers,
“As for backpacks, the best one I’ve found is the Axio Fuse. I’m able to fit a MacBook and a MacBook Pro with various cables in this backpack, and it’s also very comfortable to wear as it distributes the weight very evenly. You can find them online at www.rushfaster.com.au “
I have an INCASE bag that is serving me very well. If you are familiar with your local MAC store it would be the large black $129.99 model. My MacbookPro is nice and safe, it has a ton of different sized pockets for cables and what not. I also have a smaller version for when I am just going to class or to jam at my buddies. Heres the URL
http://goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-backpack-cl55034
Also don’t forget to check out TurnTable Lab. If your not getting an INCASE bag you will find one at the LAB.
I LOVE my DC/Skate Incase bag I have had this bag for over a year and it has held up great. I can put everything in there also. I am a digital dj and it hold my computer, audio interface, external hard drive, headphones, ALL cables, extra adapters, cds, laptop stand, ipod and my large 35mm camera and flash.I never once thought the straps would break either. Tons of pockets and very water resistant shell. The orange lining really lets you see in the dark better as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://goincase.com/products/detail/dc-skatebag-cl55012/1
Thanks for those great suggestions guys!
i’m very happy with my m-audio gig bag. good for one laptop and one midi-keyboard / -controller.
http://de.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudioPack-main.html
The Axio Fuse is my backpack of choice. Why? Because I can fit my 15″ MacBook Pro and 13″ MacBook + Traktor Records, soundcard & cables and everything else I need for my Ableton Live/Traktor Set. And it distributes the weight beautifully so it doesn’t feel as heavy as it actually is.
Haha. I didn’t see that I’d already been quoted in the post.
I got the Burton DJ Bag, it fits everything I could possibly need, 15.4″ Laptop, Vestax VCI-100 mixer, M-Audio Trigger Finger, Audio 8 DJ interface, multiple cables and adapters, and my external hard drive.
http://www.ebags.com/burton/dj_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=83445
I can back up the Burton bag recommend. I have had several and though they sit a little strangely on the back all the pockets and space is great!
the hardshell backpacks from boblbee (www.boblbee.com) are comfortable and indestructible. i’ve had mine for just under 8 years and have taken it around the world. it’s even comfortable to sleep on. these bags have a laptop pocket (fits up to 17″) and several flattish pockets on the inside for a passport or a cd or two, so most of the volume inside bag is open. this works if you wrap your cables properly and protect components from rub. for a compact digital rig these bags pretty ideal, assuming you controller fits.
For the Xponent the best option is the Gator GK-LT-25W. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GKLT25W
The Xponent Torq forum users love it, as do I.
http://www.torq-dj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3603&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
Hey y’all:
Does anyone know of a great gig bag for the M-Audio Xponent? The controller is too big for any bag I own, and M-Audio is not yet making a dedicated gig back (that I know of) for it. Cheers!
I’ve been using this Mac Case for a while now to carry by Macbook Pro 15″, and it does the job. The bag fits very comfortable on my back, the straps are cushioned and never bother me. It comes with side mesh-elastic pockets that are great for fitting a gatorade bottle/water bottle. The bag comes with a sleeve for the laptop, and the main pocket is large enough to stuff the laptop and a few books or a controller like the Vestax VCI-100 (although I wouldn’t carry mine in there). And then the front pocket, it’s got pockets galore. About three nylon pockets and four mesh elastic pockets. It’s got this cool feature, like a doggy door for cables. Essentially, you can stick an ipod in one of the pockets, and then bring the headphone cable threw the door/hole and drag them to your ears. I’ve had the bag full as can be with my laptop and books, and no problems on comfort. The price is rather low too, I only paid $70…
It’s on mac-case.com
The http://www.mac-case.com/Products/MacCase%20Combo.html
what is the bag pictured?
hello all,
i have a pretty neat bag that came with my Dell Xps Laptop. It has 3 seperate sotrage spaces. The first storage space has a sleve to put my laptop into. I also put my power brick in that sotrage area as well.
the second storage space holds my sound card which is a motu ultralite. i also house all of my firewire and power adapter in this space as well.
the third storage compartment holds my vci 100. and all ncessary wirings for it.
there is also a 4th storage compartment ( smaller rectangular storage on the bottom of the backpack that houses my denon headphones.
there are also two side pockets as well in which i put my mouse / screen cleaners / extra rca wires and 1/4 wires in there.
this is really a neat backpack, as it also has a carry handle.
heres a pic of the one i have again theres 3 seperate compartments to fit everything you need. a 4th smaller one on outside, and two on the sides.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.techexcess.net/images/products/Dell/dell-t9466.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.techexcess.net/bags-cases_76.aspx&h=110&w=82&sz=3&hl=en&start=12&sig2=hhOXFaEF8StY3znzu6YOAw&um=1&tbnid=cH5twdM_jAhDiM:&tbnh=85&tbnw=63&eid=zVRUR8GfIZ7KiwHshIT-BQ&prev=
hi all, im using the new UDG Producer bag.fits my macbook pro 17, a midi controller,motu ultralite,headphones,cables etc.Im hoping my newly ordered VCI 100 will be snug in there as well!it can be used in 4 ways (bckpack,messenger bag,troller or luggage style),an has so many pockets, im always loosing stuff,lol.army camo green is cool, as is the gold with orange padding. just goggle UDG and have a look.
I was searching online and found this bag. Out of all the bags mentioned I like this one most of all. Anybody ever tried it or know a better site to purchase from?
http://www.recordcase.de/lshop,showdetail,2004g,p,,,0020103723,,,0.htm
That looks brand new. I have never seen it at all but the layout looks to be great.
and additional bag with placement for vci
http://www.magma-bags.com/produkte/multi-purpose-50-15-2.php3
heres the english version sorry
http://magma-bags.de/produkte/multi-purpose-5015-2-e.php3
maybe i didn’t see it but i am hoping someone knows, but does the udg producer bag also holds the vci 300 and a 15″ mac book pro?
let me know
thanks
Yes the producer bag holds the vci-300 and a 15″ mac book.
thanks ean, i have another question, what is the tks file for the vci so i can use my vci 100 so i can actually scratch with it while using traktor dj studio. i have always had the full blown software, even before i got the midi controller so am i missing something?
please help
thanks
Try this link:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/03/12/traktor-tks-files-for-controllers/