Stadium Backpack

[Karl Houseknecht]

My case arrives tomorrow. I’ll report on it once it’s here.

 

[toneseeker911]

I absolutely hate my Studio Slips FM9 bag and the level of protection that brand provides even with "double" padding is even worse than this bag, so that option is out.

So, I’m not the crazy one. Had a studio slips bag a while back for my fractal. One of the shittiest bags I had. Looked strange, had some kind of unbalanced design, not enough padding etc.
It seems to be peddled heavily on the fractal forum for some reason, there are way better options.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

It seems to be peddled heavily on the fractal forum for some reason

Because one very vocal member there helped design it, and if you say anything bad about it you’ll get talked over.

 

[fiftyshadesofslay]

I’m definitely after some sort of backpack solution rather than a hard case. Has anybody shoved one in an OG Helix backpack? Quite a bit cheaper too.

 

[Desertdweller]

Does Gator make a case that would fit? I have a 23" Gator bag for my fm9 and I can fit the fm9, cables, and a SS power amp in the bag.

 

[EOengineer]

The Helix backpack was one of my favorite things about Helix. It perfectly balanced protection, durability, and portability. The Stadium backpack was basically a given so its disappointing to see people struggling with it. As I’m seeing more of the feedback come in I’m going to wait to check one out at a local dealer before springing for it.

 

[Orvillain]

Honestly, the Novation backpack is the GOAT of bags.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

Case arrived and it is awesome! Great fit, really sturdy foam. Strong latches. Balanced carry with nice handle. Room for an expression pedal or cable and power cable. Zero movement of the unit when lid is closed.

A better shot of the fit. It is slightly recessed so the encoders don’t hit the lid.

My Stadium Backpack is going back. Good riddance.

 

[ChordInversion]

Disappointing that they stepped on a rake with the new backpack design. Here's hoping they have the smarts to hear the feedback and make a better one.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Does Gator make a case that would fit? I have a 23" Gator bag for my fm9 and I can fit the fm9, cables, and a SS power amp in the bag.View attachment 55642

I’ve got the gray one, and it’s an awesome case.

 

[ejecta]

Would it fit in the original Helix backpack?

I use my original for mine. There’s more space in the backpack but not a lot. Works well. I don’t like the new design anyway so I’ll be using my original backpack.

 

[molul]

I strongly recommend the Thon case from Thomann. I have the LT one and it's just perfect. I don't even take the device out of the case to play.

I wish I saw the polyboard version (5'5kg) when I bought the plywood one (8.6kg).

So much looking forward to buying the Stadium non-XL and the polyboard Thon case to go from carrying 13kg to ~7kg.

 

[DanRad]

I used the backpack for the first time last night (kept the tags on, just in case). It will take some getting used to. I doubt I'll use the back pocket at all, and the front compartment is a tight fit for what I like to get in there: Cables, ergonomic strap, iPad, set lists. With the old one, I just had to unzip the top of the big front compartment. With this one, I think I'll need to unzip down the sides for it to be useful.

Not a huge fan of shoving the Stadium in the top of the bag, but I think I'll get used to it.

I think I'll keep it.