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Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: nokcha on Thu, 12 January 2012, 12:45:30: Does anyone know of any affordable bags for carrying your keyboard? I go to LAN parties a lot and hate having to physically carry my keyboard in one arm rather than have a bag that carries my keyboard,mouse, and wires all in one arm. Specifically looking for a 104 keyboard length :x
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
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Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: enoy21 on Thu, 12 January 2012, 13:41:43: Yeah , I would think the laptop backpack would be ideal. That or get a hard case for something like a flute and take out the lining if you want uber dork hardcore protection
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: nokcha on Thu, 12 January 2012, 14:09:15: Oh i was hoping there would be a bag specifically made to carry keyboards :[ i kept googling and it gave me results for piano keyboard carrying bags. I'll definitely look into the 17" laptop bags.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Kibibit on Thu, 12 January 2012, 18:49:56: There are some, but they're hard to find, honestly. Most of them I've ever seen were directly in relation to Pro Starcraft (for instance, a friend of mine owns a KT Rolster (http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/KT_Rolster) bag) Another one a friend of mine owns is a Keyboad Quiver, which is this (http://www.falconsafety.com/dustoffzone/ProductDetails.aspx?ItemId=5)
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Hazborgufen on Thu, 12 January 2012, 19:29:29: You can try contacting Elite Keyboards. While they don't currently have a 104 length case, they do have these:
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cases

Maybe they will be able to help you out.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 12 January 2012, 19:29:34: well there are the 2 that EK offers and basically the one Razer offers.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: demik on Thu, 12 January 2012, 19:43:30: if you dont mind the colors of the razer bag, it looks like a good bag. reaper did a short review of it.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: lucidlts on Thu, 12 January 2012, 20:23:57: http://www.thenoppoo.com/china/content.asp?id=125

Here's a bag from noppoo, you can get one of this from taobao store
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: OkGold on Thu, 12 January 2012, 20:25:02: i've been meaning to buy an aluminum case for my keyboard, then hollow out some foam so it fits snug~

y'know, just trying to make my keyboard look as baller as possible. When you put enough time into any hobby, it's good to take steps to show you care about it.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: lucidlts on Thu, 12 January 2012, 20:35:47: enthusiast. :)
usually spent around an hour or more cleaning my keyboards from dust.
keeping them in the box feels like abandoning them, but leaving them out of the box will collect dust.
ouch
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Benji on Fri, 13 January 2012, 09:31:09: Noppoo mini in the mail. I have a big cushy bag to carry my laptop. I was going to just use this. I imagine the keys would occasionally get/stay squished. Would this damage a keyboard?
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: enoy21 on Fri, 13 January 2012, 09:38:04: Quote from: Benji;489485
I imagine the keys would occasionally get/stay squished. Would this damage a keyboard?

That depends. Are you traveling for 3 yrs straight and don't plan to take it out of the bag while doing so ?

Any spring will begin to weaken if it's held in a compressed state for long periods of time , but your average 2-3 hour flight shouldn't hurt it. My Glock magazines stay fully loaded for up to a year and the springs are still pretty strong in all of them. I would be more concerned with how it would be thrown around while in the back than i would by the compressed keys.

Also be wary of other items within the bag that might catch on a key or something like a pen/knife/hatchet/tire iron/axe. (cause we all carry these around in our travel bags amirite?)

My bags often have alot of debris in them as they double as camping bags, I would need a dedicated bag for laptop/keyboard myself.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Benji on Fri, 13 January 2012, 09:45:45: cool. thanks. commute 45 min-1 hour on the road each way. Should be around 30min each way.... except Houston, TX, US. must have the worst drivers. Its almost like their brain stops working when they are on the road.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: kaen on Fri, 13 January 2012, 11:37:24: i have the noppoo bag it is frigging amazing, built solidly and has a lot of space inside.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Reptile on Fri, 13 January 2012, 12:01:09: Quote from: kaen;489599
i have the noppoo bag it is frigging amazing, built solidly and has a lot of space inside.
Wow never seen the noppoo bag. Where did you get it?
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: trax on Fri, 13 January 2012, 12:04:34: The vortex one looks pretty cool. (NFS atm)
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Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Reptile on Fri, 13 January 2012, 12:28:59: Never mind on ebay
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: nokcha on Fri, 13 January 2012, 15:29:26: I think i'm going to get the quiver.. They have a promo code that reduces it from $45 to $25. Comes out to be $36 shipped to US
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 13 January 2012, 15:47:41: Quote from: kaen;489599
i have the noppoo bag it is frigging amazing, built solidly and has a lot of space inside.
I thought the same and ordered three for my friends and I through qtan for $25 each. I havnt been quoted shipping yet but its usually not too bad through him.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Reptile on Fri, 13 January 2012, 15:50:25: Quote from: TheProfosist;489785
I thought the same and ordered 3.

What a BOSS!

I almost ordered 2 but probably will get the leopold one for the realforce.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 13 January 2012, 15:55:26: Quote from: Reptile;489790
What a BOSS!

I almost ordered 2 but probably will get the leopold one for the realforce.

Cant wait to see what their like I just check out the pics that are up on ebay for them and its bigger than I though but since it carries a ton of stuff im not worried nor surprised. It looks like its built well which is something I cant say about the razer bag.

Same have a HHKB one for my HHKB and a Leopold for my realforce and leopold. Surprisingly its fit the realforce better than the leopold, like they made it for the realforce rather than the leopold.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Thinkpad Fan on Sun, 15 January 2012, 10:13:16: I use a grey, semi-rigid rectangular Samsonite bag I found at a thrift store, with two pieces of open cell, (matching) grey foam. It's just the right size for my Model M's, has rings for a shoulder strap - and cost $4.00. I don't know what Samsonite intended it for, but it works great for keyboards. Thinkpad Fan
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Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Pred on Sun, 15 January 2012, 11:36:20: You could try Tt eSports Dragon Carrying Bag. You can carry all your gear with it, plus it looks cool. (IMO)

I believe it'a available on newegg, last I checked it was.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 15 January 2012, 16:29:18: Quote from: Pred;491070
You could try Tt eSports Dragon Carrying Bag. You can carry all your gear with it, plus it looks cool. (IMO)

I believe it'a available on newegg, last I checked it was.

Look like its constructed well just a bit big for my tastes even the noppoo on is big in my book but that because all of these carry more than just your keyboard.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 15 January 2012, 16:31:49: I like the Vortex bag...That bag+ my drivers cap (http://www.villagehatshop.com/kangol-tropic-507-ivy-cap.html)+ leather driving gloves=SmallFry is a boss.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: nokcha on Sun, 15 January 2012, 17:42:20: lol after reading some reviews on the noppoo bag i changed my choice to qtan from the quiver to the noppoo. He offers it $5 cheaper than the seller on ebay. I gotta admit that TT bag looks nice but its as big as a normal backpack which i already have. Its also really expensive :[.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: reaper on Sun, 15 January 2012, 19:06:07: Quote from: SmallFry;491203
I like the Vortex bag...That bag+ my drivers cap (http://www.villagehatshop.com/kangol-tropic-507-ivy-cap.html)+ leather driving gloves=SmallFry is a boss.

lol You mean SmallFry = BigFry. =D

And yeah, I also like that Vortex bag. Group buy anyone? =P
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 15 January 2012, 19:31:26: the vortex one looks good but what size keyboard is it for?
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Henry Allen Venture on Sun, 15 January 2012, 19:36:21: I'm also looking for a fullsize keyboard bag. One that can carry the rest of my gear (mice, mouse mat, external HDD etc.) would be a bonus.
I'd more or less thought that my options were limited to either the Razer or the Tt bags.
I can't really remember what the Tt bag looked like, but the Razer one looks OK. I'm glad they kept most of the flashy green inside the bag, so you don't look like a complete wanker when you're carrying it.

Quote from: TheProfosist;489797
It looks like its built well which is something I cant say about the razer bag.

Could you be more specific about the quality of the Razer bag? Are you speaking from experience, or just what you've heard?

Also, 100 posts. Yeeaaauuhhh.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2qm2o8h.jpg)
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 15 January 2012, 19:42:25: just the materials used and from the pics the noppoo look much better.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: reaper on Sun, 15 January 2012, 19:45:49: Quote from: TheProfosist;491287
the vortex one looks good but what size keyboard is it for?

I believe it's for either the Poker or the Race.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 15 January 2012, 23:01:27: Reaper: BigFry is my dad's nickname on Runescape when he and I used to play together. It was good fun.:biggrin:
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Pred on Sun, 15 January 2012, 23:04:15: @Henry Allen Venture

Quote from: Pred;491070
You could try Tt eSports Dragon Carrying Bag. You can carry all your gear with it, plus it looks cool. (IMO)

I believe it'a available on newegg, last I checked it was.
This.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: reaper on Sun, 15 January 2012, 23:30:30: Quote from: SmallFry;491405
Reaper: BigFry is my dad's nickname on Runescape when he and I used to play together. It was good fun.:biggrin:

Oh crap. Sorry I didn't know. Oh well, at least you have a cool dad who can play Runescape with you.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: nokcha on Mon, 16 January 2012, 14:41:37: Did some looking around and this was the cheapest i could find.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/502196356-Original-Noppoo-Gaming-bag-Keyboard-bag-Brand-new-Fast-Free-shipping-wholesalers.html

I already purchased one but it'd be great for a group buy if anyone wants to save a couple of dollars.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: weenis on Mon, 16 January 2012, 15:37:38: You could always get a sneaky bag-

It's made for rifles, but has a divider. You could put your rifle in one side, and your TKL on the other. :D

(http://www.onesourcetactical.com/images/products/detail/IMG_1094.1.jpg)

(http://www.onesourcetactical.com/images/products/detail/IMG_1092.1.jpg)

http://www.onesourcetactical.com/armordilladiscreetcasev-2-1-1.aspx

I bet you could get a second divider and carry 3 keyboards.

OOOOOOORRRRR, you could just buy this case and keep your Krink in it.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: Graviton on Tue, 17 January 2012, 01:29:27: i made my self one..its easy and cheap

i made it for my Filco but it turns out my 87U is fit too

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/788/20120117140404.jpg)
(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/1332/20120117140320.jpg)
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: byFd on Tue, 17 January 2012, 03:45:43: Maybe it is time to get out the old sewing skills we all have?

The Question is, what are you looking for in a keyboard bag? What needs to fit? Only a Keyboard, or mouse too and other stuff maybe?
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 19 January 2012, 15:44:01: 3 Noppoo's should be here in a week or so and I think that they will fit every need I have besides being totally solid.
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: PerZerk on Tue, 24 January 2012, 12:52:22: I bought a Leopold Carrying Case together with my first Leopold Tenkeyless. I suppose the bag will fit other keyboards at the same size
http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cases&pid=leo_tkb001
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 24 February 2012, 11:28:20: My Noppoo came a whilke a go and i go some foam so a TKL will fit better
Title: Keyboard Carrying Bags
Post by: regca on Fri, 24 February 2012, 12:14:51: Here's one for $25. (http://www.dust-off.com/keyboard-quiver) My friend uses it for his das and he says it's great.

EDIT: whoops someone already posted it -_-
I still vouch for the case's quality though. P: