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S1 Backpack alternatives
Hello all,
I was looking for an alternative to the S1 backpack. I ordered a Gator 1911 lighting accessory bag that works, but was wondering if anyone knows a good backpack that would fit the S1 well other than the overpriced (but very nice) BOSE backpack. Thanks in advance Davidc |
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Check out the Ativa Mobile Workmate rolling briefcase from OfficeDepot, ~$80. Check EBay, too. Also check out the Arriba Cases AC-125 available from Sweetwater, ~$45. Not backpacks but might work. _Roger Update: I just got an email from MF 20% off the Arriba AC-125, making it just $33.56. You need the code SAVEMORE. Cheers! Last edited by RogerPease; 09-21-2018 at 05:41 PM. |
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Thanks all!
The gator bag is lightly padded but better than a slip Cover |
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I ordered the Arriba bag that will come in time for a Friday gig. I'll try to post my review of this as an S1 carrier when that's done.
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The gator bag fits fine, allowing a space for additional gear/cables etc. It is just not a snug fit, although the section dividers help keep the S1 in place. It is also carried as a bag so less opportunity to have it move around.
I was just wondering if there was an alternative backpack. Let us know how the Arriba bag works. Thanks! |
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My AC-125 arrived today. I'm pleased with it. The protection is nothing like my Helix Backpack, but from the descriptions I've read neither is the Bose backpack. The AC-125 has padding all around that will be fine for my needs, but I'll need to treat it with care like I do all my gear. The bag comes with a hard divider using velcro that I moved from the middle to the front of the case to provide extra protection for the speaker grille. The fit is not snug by any means (I think I could get my Bose T1 mixer in there with the S1 no problem. But what I did was add extra foam to protect the sides of the S1 (including the inputs/controls).
Overall I'm pleased with my choice, especially at 20% off. A much better choice than the Gator GP40 I was using. ;-) |
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I agree with the review of the AC-125 above. I've been able to position the divider to make a snug compartment in the back of the bag for the S1. This leaves me a good sized space in the front. As an experiment I put most of the cables I'll need for a gig this week in the front space: 2 mic cables, 2 longer guitar cables, a patch cable I use from my K & K preamp into the S1. There remains plenty of room for a few more cables and I'm happy with the bag for this use. I'll see how it goes Friday night. As a bonus the bag came with a cool little flashlight attached. This will help me rummage through my other gig bag looking for stuff at the gig!
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