Gear Bags

[krisls]

Just use a couple of mid sized cordura travel duffles. One has all the power related stuff in it , the other the cables, mic, guitar etc. Usually on a cart but both have handles and shoulder straps if needed. Been good for years

Also use a small backpack for very basic gigs or busking.

Kris

[L20A]

https://www.guitarcenter.com/On-Stag...r-Stand-Bag.gc

I use and like this bag.

[MyWifesHusband]

For open mic settings I use a backpack for chord sheets, harmonicas, water bottle, pen, paper, eyeglasses, and of course a flask of liquid courage!

[DavidE]

Check out fishing bags at Cabelas.

[Zandit75]

Originally Posted by DavidE

Check out fishing bags at Cabelas.

I'm based in Australia so that company name doesn't mean much to me, but I'll check out what they have available online.
It's also been suggested to check out gun/range bags, and ice found one that seems to tick all of the boxes again, but is getting up there in price as well.
https://www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/t...g-cordura.html

[packmule]

I've been looking for a gear bag so this is a timely thread!

I like the look of the Lugville bag, though in one of the close up photos the big plastic zipper looks a little on the cheap side and I'd be concerned about it failing.

I always check out messenger bag companies because they tend to make really sturdy stuff that can survive the elements and daily use. This little bag caught my eye from Chrome Industries - I like the fact that it has a handle/shoulder strap/back pack straps as options for carrying stuff. It might not have enough capacity for some folks, but for what I need to carry around to acoustic gigs it'll work just fine:

Chrome Industries Vega Transit Brief

[CaptRedbeard]

I use a hard case for my songs sheets, capos and such as well as a Surface computer, for playing in small groups. Guitars and stands have their own cases. For gigs I like a rolling carryon which holds cables, pedals, and such.

[frankmcr]

Originally Posted by Zandit75

I'm based in Australia so that company name doesn't mean much to me,

It's a chain of stores selling outdoor/camping/fishing/et cetera stuff. There must be an equivalent in Australia. Look for something like this maybe?

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...4PkQ&gclsrc=ds

(This particular example is from Bed Bath & Beyond, a housewares store.)

[Chickee]

I have had good success with ARRIBA carry bags and cases. Not expensive and with an extensive range of sizes and shapes available. Look on Amazon. You may find what you are looking for.

[gill]

Google police gear bags. This one looks pretty good for under 30.00

https://lapolicegear.com/tabaoutbag.html

[gfirob]

I use two Pelican cases (#1550) for all the electronics and breakables, a soft Gator bag for all cables, a zippered stand case for mike and amp stands, and an open topped box for power cables, guitar stands and loose stuff that is not fragile. My Fishman SA220 has a soft case with wheels.

I bought the Pelicans used on ebay. They are water proof and dust proof and strong enough to stand on.

[Silly Moustache]

I have what I need for the electrics but for rehearsals and other acoustic stuff I've been pinching my wif'e canvass supermarket "bags for life" bags to carry a music stand, four ring binder and a couple of guitar stands but the music stands keep cutting through the corners, so you've given me some ideas.

[Zandit75]

So who wants to see what I eventually went for??!!
None of the above suggestions unfortunately, and also totally different to what I was initially looking for!! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that has happened to!!

So, what did I get?
I picked up this modular tool chest from the local big chain hardware store, Bunnings.


As you can see, it also doubles as a handy amp stand


This particular chest has a top lockable compartment, and two separate, lockable drawers


The top section habdles a 10mtr/30' extension lead on a reel with four power outlets, plus an additional multi point power outlet, just in case. In the plastic bag, I have some CD's for sale. Plenty of room still in here


In the first drawer, you can see there are 7 compartments, with removable dividers. I have a bunch of random items in here including a spare tuner, spare strings, gaffer and electrical tape, a multi tool, and wire cutter, hook & loop cable ties, Microphone, pen, pencil and pad of paper, spare capo, and spare pics, and spare guitar strap.


For the moment, the bottom drawer only contains my guitar and mic leads, plus a small 3.5mm lead for plugging in my phone for additional tunes.
There is still plenty of room for my single pedal, and power cable for the amp




I will be getting a small collapsible trolley that will have straps to hold everything in place, including my guitar and mic stand.
I can further add to the chest my purchasing additional boxes which all lock together, as per the photo below.


Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, I hope all of the options has helped out someone else!