Gator Cases Drum Set Hardware Carry Bag with Removable Shoulder Strap, Dimensions 13" X 50" (GP-HDWE-1350)

As a working drummer I've used a SKB trap case for my drum hardware for many many years.I liked it, but I had to assemble and break down every single piece of drum hardware every night to fit it all in the SKB.After 10+ years of great service one of the wheels, and one of the latches fell off the SKB.I was looking to buy another hard case, but was shocked at the expense. $250+ for a hardware case really hurt.As I was searching around the interwebs I found this inexpensive bag on Amazon and figured I'd give it a try.I am really loving this thing. It's simple, but seems to be made well and is doing the job like a champ. I've done around 10 gigs with this thing so far and it still looks brand new.My setup and breakdown time at gigs has been significantly reduced because with the added height this bag has versus my old case, I can now keep some of my stands at playing height.This bag does not have wheels, but I have a small handtruck I never gig without, and this bag sits perfectly on the hand truck, and is even easier to wheel around them my old case was with it's built in wheels.Another really nice thing about the bag verses the hardcase is that at the gig when my kit is setup I can roll this bag to a very small size and throw it in my drum cases. The old hardware case was another big piece that would need to be hidden somewhere or loaded back into the trailer during the gig.The handles are heavy duty and comfortable to lift which is really important because as you can imagine when this thing is filled with drum hardware it is really really heavy. It also has a shoulder strap which is nice because it works great to get a good grip and balance when packing into my car. The shoulder strap gets in the way when packing and unpacking, but I discovered that it has a really nice easy to latch and unlatch mechanism. It's quick and simple to unlatch one side when packing and unpacking to get it out of the way.I was worried about the zipper giving out on me, and I am being careful with it, but due to the roominess of the bag I can fit all my hardware, plus a rolled drum rug, a towel, and a small stick bag in this thing, and still zipper it up easily without putting any stress on the zipper.I was very skeptical that such an inexpensive bag could do the job of an expensive hard case, but it really can.

Great quality and size. Hi-hat stand can be transported without removing rod. I could only half-fill the bag, otherwise it's too heavy to carry. I was transporting hardware for multiple drum sets. For a basic kit with snare, HH, ride, crash, floor tom legs, throne, it easily fits everything, and it not too heavy.

I bought this drum bag mostly because it seemed decent quality for the price, and I didn't want to spend on a more expensive hardware hauler with wheels or more sturdiness. My mistake. This bag is fine, I'd recommend it if you have minimal hardware to haul around. I have grown to not like this bag though. Reason being - this bag is awkward to haul/carry. I'm a big guy and I can lift it up with the handle and also put the strap over my shoulder at the same time to carry this thing, but when it's loaded up with an average kit's worth of gear it gets too heavy and makes me feel like I'm going to throw out my back hauling this up a few flights of stairs before a gig. Without the strap, this would be usually be a two-person job to move this bag around with gear loaded up. And the strap feels like it's going to break at any moment, I'm surprised it hasn't broken yet so I give this bag credit for that.Anyways - I'd recommend looking at something with wheels that's more manageable for one person to haul unless you have minimal hardware to haul around.

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The 13x50 bag itself seems adequately made, beginnings of fraying on one bottom seem, because the one I received was of course opened at minimum and very likely used, although it was supposed to be brand new. If your high-hat can fit in the smaller bag I would say go for that one since you normally don’t want to fill a humongous bag all the way up with heavy hardware to carry.UPDATE: after the first use, the hihat poked through the bag on both trips, and of course I created holes in the bottom since I was definitely dragging it. Expected, but still worth $100 , absolutely not, worth $30 yes, materials likely cost $2 for it.UPDATE #2: Here are some pictures of attempting to salvage a workable solution to still use this to DRAG hardware around in. Some leftover laminate flooring that was exactly the right cut lengthwise at least and some roller wheel chair replacements.

Originally got the shorter version of this bag, and although it was fine I had to collapse most of my stands for them to fit, which is a pain since I've got memory locks set where I want them on a lot of them. Thanks to Amazon the return process was easy and I got this bag instead, which is exactly the same except longer. Now all my stands fit (including my hihat stand) without having to do much at all, which is a big timesaver. I'll also say the bag seems very well constructed (zippers are pretty thick and nylon exterior is also pretty thick and tough), and I expect it will hold up well as long as it's not abused or ridiculously overpacked. The padding is a little on the thin side, but hey, it's carrying hardware so who really cares? If I was on tour buses or other people were handling my gear I'd probably opt for something a little more substantial, but for my needs it's more than fine.Everything else I looked at was either substantially more expensive or looked more flimsy for the price, and this bag was the perfect compromise between quality, function, and price. I'd buy it again (hope I won't have to though) and plan on picking up some Gator drum cases as well in the near future.

This bag is absolutely massive!!I previously read other reviews saying how other drummers found they did not need to break down their hardware when using this bag.....cymbal stands simply needed the boom arms folded down the legs folded up, all height adjustments could remain untouched. I have to say I was slightly skeptical........however having seen the bag for myself I can understand how this can be true.I have yet to fully road test this bag but first impressions (especially concerning size) are good.......in fact this bag might even be too big (I never thought I would say that) and I might need to pad out one end to stop stands shifting along in the bag, but that would only need to be something simple like an old pillow so I don't foresee any greats dramas there.

I bought this product because it is a bit longer than most. It does indeed take most of my cymbal stands without breaking down any further than the boom arms.it takes pretty everything I need to get in there and makes set up/pack away at gigs that little bit quicker.It does hold loads of stuff... (I have 6 cymbal stands plus usual hardware) so it does get a bit heavy! The handles seem to be stong enough to cope.All in all, pleased I bought it.Arrived in good time too.

Great bag, I can get my drum throne and cymbal stands in this (without breaking them down) and also hi-hat stand fits in no problem. I have 3 cymbal stands and I think this could hold two more easily. The handles are well re-inforced and it has made gigging and storage much easier. Recommended.

Flopped too much when loaded with gear. Like trying to carry a bag of hammers. I ended up going back to using a "hardcase". I now use this bag to carry speaker stands.

A VERY WELCOME REPLACEMENT FOR A WELL WORN BAG THAT GAVE GOOD SERVICE FOR 20 YEARS.HOPE THIS ONE IS AS GOOD, IF NOT BETTER!!