All I'll have for the time being will be a Matrix GT1000FX 1u power amp, so I was thinking of getting either a 1u or 2u rack bag. The shoulder strap and zip open/close access would be great for me, and it would only ever be me moving this stuff in my own car.
So are the rack bags any good? Do they stay put on top of a cab?
I'm tempted by the Gator as I still have a Thomann voucher to spend, but I don't really need the extra space and I can't imagine filling it any time soon. Even if I did fill it I'm looking at an Axe/Kemper rig later down the line so would be needing at least a 3u or 4u rack anyway - at that point I'd consider getting a flight case again but I don't want to spend that kind of money until I know exactly what I need.
Or should I skip this Rack bag idea and get a larger moulded rack case straight away, speculating on needing the space at a later date?
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I carried (a bit uncomfortably because of the guitar bag falling off my shoulder on occasion) the rack, guitar in PRS SE gigbag, mesa head and 2x12 cab into a gig in one journey. Not recommended because it's what made me realise the cab and amp were too heavy as a combination, but in terms of ease of use, no problem.
It sits nice next to the cab on the floor. I would feel safe-ish putting it between amp and cab provided the pocket had been emptied and it was near a wall so nobody could knock the rear of the bag.
It's fine.
@guitarfishbay - I had rack bags and the zips went and protection was poor.
I have a high quality 2U black, moulded plastic case with vents that allows you to add inserts to it and extend it to a 3, 4U etc. The name esapes me but if interested, I can dig it out and I'd probably let that go for @£50 (need to check shipping). It's less bulky than the Spider ones and tough
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
No worries and all the best with that.
KK