Kemper Travel Bag Tip

resonator48 · Jan 7th 2013

I bought a pair of Equator D5 Studio Monitors for the Kemper and I absolutely love them. I went with the D5's, Carrying Case , Isolation Pads and 2 six foot XLR cables for $349. The Carrying Case turned out to be a great fit for the Kemper. It's a nylon padded bag with double zipper and it's a perfect fit for the Kemper. It has double handles that Velcro together and a separate shoulder strap. You can buy the Carrying Case on it's own for $34.99. The padding isn't real thick, but I think it would protect the Kemper just fine unless your really careless. I'm pretty particular about protecting all my gear and I think it works great. Check it out in the link below.

http://www.equatoraudio.com/D5_Carrying_Case_p/d5c.htm

By the way, the Equator D5's come with a 60 day no questions asked return policy. I highly recommend the D5's. The Equator D5's are only sold direct.

Zappledan · Jan 7th 2013

Thanks for the tip!

andjar · Jan 27th 2013

imho the best places to look for a cheap and good bag for the KPA are the fishing gear stores.

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http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk…ys-prodigy-roving-coolbag

http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/store/nash-h-gun-carryall

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/onlin…ore-food-bag/40/yes/62247

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/onlin…-workstation/40/yes/62145

http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/sh…royalty-shoulder-bag.html

Will_Chen · Jan 28th 2013

Thanks for the tip! I'd be pretty concerned about the potential lack of padding though. Have you got one?

resonator48 · Feb 1st 2013

Quote from Will_Chen

Thanks for the tip! I'd be pretty concerned about the potential lack of padding though. Have you got one?

Will, i'm guessing you're asking me (OP). If so, yes I own the Equator D5 Travel Bag. Like I said in my original post, the bag works fine for me. But, I'm very careful with all my gear. You could always keep a sheet of larger bubble wrap cut to size to wrap around the KPA.

AlexanderDoyle · Feb 1st 2013

I keep seeing threads for makeshift alternatives to the kemper bag. Whats wrong with the KPA bag??

guitarnet70 · Feb 1st 2013

Quote from AlexanderDoyle

I keep seeing threads for makeshift alternatives to the kemper bag. Whats wrong with the KPA bag??

For many people the price.

lightbox · Feb 1st 2013

Quote from AlexanderDoyle

I keep seeing threads for makeshift alternatives to the kemper bag. Whats wrong with the KPA bag??

I don't like the zipper at the bottom of the Kemper Bag. And the zipper at the top has no cover.
Doesn't look weather proof at all. Also I like to have some more (bigger) "external" storage space.

AlexanderDoyle · Feb 1st 2013

Yeah. Makes sense.

Have you guys looked at monocase?? They do great cases, there might be something in their catolog that can store the KPA?

Will_Chen · Feb 4th 2013

Quote from andjar

imho the best places to look for a cheap and good bag for the KPA are the fishing gear stores.

[Blocked Image: http://www.greysfishing.com/ca…1c30da30fefeb3b841062.jpg]

http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk…ys-prodigy-roving-coolbag

http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/store/nash-h-gun-carryall

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/onlin…ore-food-bag/40/yes/62247

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/onlin…-workstation/40/yes/62145

http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/sh…royalty-shoulder-bag.html

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I checked out some tackle bags. There is absolutely no padding in those bags at all, might as well carry the KPA in a cheap backpack. No thanks...

Quote from AlexanderDoyle

I keep seeing threads for makeshift alternatives to the kemper bag. Whats wrong with the KPA bag??

I don't like that price for a softcase. For just a little more I could have an ATA hardcase. But really my end goal was a combination KPA transport and general gear bag. I just bought a DOLICA GS-350 which looks to be perfect. I'll post my impressions and some pics in this thread when it arrives: May have found the perfect case...

vablows · Feb 7th 2013

I have been using the Gator GP-66 b

ag that is for a bass drum double kick pedal and it fits my Kemper and Roland GR-55 snug as a bug and keeps it safe.

I just made a cardboard partition so the Kemper and Roland aren't toughing each other.

Will_Chen · Feb 7th 2013

Quote from vablows

I have been using the Gator GP-66 b

ag that is for a bass drum double kick pedal and it fits my Kemper and Roland GR-55 snug as a bug and keeps it safe.

I just made a cardboard partition so the Kemper and Roland aren't toughing each other.

Is the shell sufficiently padded? Most the soft drum bags I've seen have less padding than a guitar gig bag which is what steered me away from looking at drum gear bags.

vablows · Feb 8th 2013

Yeah, it has decent padding.

Not heavy duty, but they are very snug in there and it is fairly weatherproof (enough for a quick trip from the car/truck to the destination).
If you need heavy protection, go for a road case, but if not then this is a great way to go for cheap and have some extra room in there for all your extras.

JanErikB · Feb 9th 2013

This tool case works quite good for me. Not too expensive and has additional room for some other equipment, like a pedal and cabels.

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ibanez270 · Feb 9th 2013

Quote from JanErikB

This tool case works quite good for me. Not too expensive and has additional room for some other equipment, like a pedal and cabels.

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Thats exactly what I use. Harbor Frieght 25 bucks.

Robbue · Feb 10th 2013

Is this the one you guys bought?

http://www.harborfreight.com/1…inum-tool-case-69317.html

Not sure what th edimensions of your case is but this was the only one I could find.

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JanErikB · Feb 10th 2013

Very similar, but not exactly the same as mine (handle and aluminum sheet different). Bought it in Germany over 10 years ago .
Outside dimensions W x H x D : 45.3cm x 32.5cm x 19.7cm / 17.8" x 12.8" x 7.8"

The dimensions in the article name on the Harbor-site does not match the specification in text.
I suspect the spec is right and the KPA will fit well in this tool case.

KPA:
Width: 37.8 cm (14.88 inches), Height: 21.7 cm (8.54 inches), Depth: 17.3 cm (6.81 inches)

The KPA fits tightly to the side walls, what is ok. But the inside pockets interfere with the insertion, as they have no closure.
With velcro dots or stripes on the inside of the pockets the problem can be easily solved. On the fabric I had to secure them with hot glue,
because the tape does not work there.

Inside dimensions:

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ibanez270 · Feb 10th 2013

Quote from Robbue

Is this the one you guys bought?

http://www.harborfreight.com/1…inum-tool-case-69317.html

Not sure what th edimensions of your case is but this was the only one I could find.

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Looks just like mine but the dimensions are wrong. about 17.5 x 12 x 7

I thinks thats the one. It's a good solid case.

sb · Feb 11th 2013

Quote from guitarnet70

For many people the price.

I am not trying to be a jerk but I don't understand all the folks who pay what they pay for a KPA ($1700 +) and then freak out on paying $124 (or less)for the bag.
It's a pretty small price in the big picture and it fits PERFECT...

Will_Chen · Feb 11th 2013

Quote from sb

I am not trying to be a jerk but I don't understand all the folks who pay what they pay for a KPA ($1700 +) and then freak out on paying $124 (or less)for the bag.
It's a pretty small price in the big picture and it fits PERFECT...

You don't understand shopping for the best price? I paid less than $1,600 for my KPA (which was still about 3x the amount I've every spent on a single piece of music gear). I will always seek out the best deal I can find for anything and everything. Feel free to spend your money the way you see fit.

BTW - I went with the Dolica GS-350 which is a perfect fit for the Kemper, padded (intended to carry camera gear), and I got it for $69.99 on eBay.

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