Gear Bag Recommendations?

**dmonroe** · #1 07-14-2011, 08:30 PM

I was wondering what (if anything) you guys use to carry stuff to a gig with. Things such as spare batteries, strings, a small tool kit, a towel, etc. etc. I was thinking maybe a decent size camera bag but I would imagine there is a company that makes something specific for the musician. I am just not aware who that might be.

**JdoubleH** · #2 07-14-2011, 09:10 PM

I'm sure you can find plenty of purpose built gig bags, but there are plenty of other options which might work just as well for less coin. A camera bag would probably work nicely with multiple compartments. I use a re-purposed IBM double sided laptop case, which I find works great. It will even fit most micro bass heads with ease and in a padded compartment to boot. One side is expandable, and because both sides unzip fully, it is easy to load neatly, then find things once loaded. I've also got a laptop backpack which works pretty well, but I like this better for keeping it neat.

bassbrad · #3 07-14-2011, 09:27 PM

I have found a small inexpensive tool kit that is in my gig bag along with a couple of 9 volt and 4pk of AA batteries, spare set of strings and 2 instrument cables and a speaker cable and an AC cable. I used to carry a lot more but everyone i play with is prepared for their own emergencies.

Kronus™ 25-Piece Mini Tool Set - RadioShack.com

ps, this is a nice gift idea, hint hint......