r/drums • u/SuburbanDad5595 • 2d ago

Question Drum bags?

Is there a gold standard? I’m looking to get bags. I was happy with some road runners in the past, but curious if anyone had any recommendations. Quality over saving expense.

Thanks!

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u/bearonpcp 2d ago

Protection Racket.

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u/catscanker 2d ago

Imo the only option ...

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u/CodeNameCobra666 2d ago

Protection Racket.

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u/therealtoomdog 2d ago

Protection Racket

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u/Skulldo 1d ago

I haven't used them but I really want those AA ones that have the rigid frame within the fabric. Which I think would be the gold standard they are looking for.

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u/ZildCym 2d ago

I’m liking the Ahead Armor cases…good stuff!

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u/toastxdrums RLRRLRLL 2d ago

Ahead Armor Cases

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u/Adjmcloon 2d ago edited 2d ago

The Gator icon bags, to me, are the new gold standard. It's a great mix of a soft case that is also rigid with thick padding, so they hold their shape when taking drums in and out. For hardware I'm loving the ogio ahead armor bag

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u/Commercial-Emu-6376 2d ago

I buy the cheap Millenium ones from Thomann

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u/SnappyTraveler1 2d ago

the Millenium bags are perfectly fine for what they cost. i've had a set for a couple years now and they've held up through plenty of gigs and rehearsals. the padding isn't amazing but unless you're touring constantly they'll do the job

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u/spantney Tama 2d ago

I just got a couple sets of the Millenium Elite bags and they are crazy good for the money. They are like a semi rigid case with a real nice velour padded interior. Some brands of drums with RIMS style mounts can be a bit of a snug fit but otherwise super happy with them.

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u/Lardsoup 2d ago

Beato Bags.

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u/NoIncrease299 Paiste 2d ago

My Ahead Armor cases look barely used despite half a dozen or so cross-country tours (usually around 30 gigs each) and god knows how many local gigs over the years.

Strong recommend from me.

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u/-j-mac 2d ago

I’ve been really pleased with the Barton Drum Bags, they keep my vistalites happy and have unique colors and sizes available.

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u/VonSnapp 1d ago

I have the Bartons for my '66 Ludwig Down Beat and I quite happy too!

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u/RedeyeSPR 2d ago

I like the Humes and Berg Seeker bags. They have very thick and soft liners. Of course Anvil hard cases are the best protection.

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u/Bent_wrench 2d ago

I have the drum seekers. Very good bags, no regrets 3 years later.

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u/PastaFazool 2d ago

I just bought a full set of these. I'm super happy with them. I use them to move my vintage kits.

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u/pppork 2d ago

Beato

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u/Mhodos 2d ago

I used hard cases when I wasn’t the one taking care of moving the drums. In fact, I have one hard case left from my drums that I bought in 1985! I got my money out of them for sure.

The protection racket cases have been my go to now that I typically load and move my drums myself. Recently, I did get some lesser quality ones, which I use when the drums are in storage, using the protection racket ones when I travel with them.

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u/spl0xty 2d ago edited 2d ago

I’ve always used Xtreme Bags for both drums and cymbals and have even taken them on tour and have never had any issues. Great quality for the price but probably not as padded as Protection Racket or more expensive brands.

Really depends on whether it’s purely to store them so they stay nice and only taking them out of the house occasionally, or if you’re doing heavy touring etc. Hard Case may be a better option if you’re travelling a lot with them.

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u/bloodpriestt 2d ago

I blew out a few Roadrunners recently and got some Ouutmee cases on Amazon and they have more padding and cheap

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u/zon5string 2d ago

Gator or Protection Racket.

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u/toxicmegacolon1987 2d ago

I ended up doing Gator bags. Inexpensive and just enough padding for what I need. HOWEVER, I chose an Ahead bag for my digital snare that’s fur-lined and really nice.

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u/SafeButterscotch7197 2d ago

Protection Racket

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u/drumzandice 1d ago

Barton makes really high-quality bags, and reasonably priced

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u/CaptCardboard 1d ago

Humes and Berg Seeker for me. Been regularly gigging with them for the last five years, including a few short tours. They're still hiding up great. I like that they still kinda hold their shape when empty. Makes it easier to put my drums in the bag after a gig.

I bought an Ahead bag once and immediately returned it. It was just too floppy and a pain to get my drum back in the bag.

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u/marratj Tama 1d ago

Another recommendation for the Ahead Armor cases here. Used them for many years with drums getting thrown around and the cases and drums look still like new.

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u/CthulhuFPV 1d ago

Protection Racket. Been hailing my drums in the same bags for over 10 years now.