Millenium Hardware Bag

I use this hardware bag for gigs to carry drum hardware since about 3 months now.
It is a huge bag, i usually use it two ways:
*using it to carry a 4 piece drum set hardware, I fit in two cymbal stand, snare stand, hi hat stand, drum throne, bass drum pedal, floor tom legs, tom arm and a custom drum rug(smaller size)
*with a smaller set up, carrying a hi hat stand, drum throne, bass drum pedal, cajon pedal adapter, snare stand and drum rug

Pros:
-it can carry a huge amount of things
-it is a good looking bag
-the additional pocket make it very functional
-solid zip and bag material
-it seems to be really waterproof

Cons:
-it has a big board inside the base o the bag, making it bulky to fit in cars or carrying it around
-not solid:
*the base board has already broken resting the bag loaded vertically
*the handle has fold in the handle hoops
-difficult and not easy to carry when loaded

Summary:
it is a good bag for the price, and does it job. Only if you want to purchase one look after the fact that it takes huge place and handling issues

We bought this for some of our drum hardware in the band, for bringing it to and from gigs. It was a good workhorse for a time and I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a cheaper and lighter alternative to solid cases.

Pros: Lightweight, lots of storage space and good solid handles.

Cons: Got ripped to absolute shreds over time. The first thing to go was the zips and it just went downhill from there. Drum hardware is obviously heavy and "pointy" so these two things coupled with being thrown around the back of the van and in and out of venues meant that this bag was destined to be destroyed!

Verdict: Would recommend as a short to medium term solution to transporting hardware but in the long run you'll have to invest in tougher gear. Would also recommend if you aren't gigging on a regular basis and would be using it maybe once a week.

This is a good hardware bag. It has served me well with my hardware going from gig to gig. It fits nicely in most car boots with toms and snare, cymbal case and a few other bits and bobs. It could use some handles on each end where the pockets are to make it easier for two people to carry.

I used this to transport a cajon and some other hardware when going to Spain for 3 weeks of gigs. It picked up a small tear in the top right hand side somewhere along the way. I suspect this was caused as a result of luggage handlers and not a flaw in the bags design.

If you mind it and don't over load it with sharp edged stands it will get you by.
It fits my needs well for the moment until I can purchase a hardcase.

Like the majority of millenium products this is very well made and I would recommend it.

There are two small issues however:

1- Because hardware is universally rather heavy, if you fill this over half full, it becomes almost too heavy for one person to lift. Not necessarily the fault of the manufacturers, but an issue nonetheless.

2- a similar issue that makes it similarly difficult to carry is that the straps don't offer any protection for your shoulder and if the bag is heavy it can be painful.

In summery: good, cheap bag, very strong, recommended onlyy if you don't intend to fully fill it up. If you do then opt for one with wheels.