Big Namba Studio Backpack Reviews
“Yes! The Big Namba swallowed my entire mobile set up (E-mu Xboard25, Edirol UA-25EX, Audio Technica M50 headphones, mic & cables, USB and other cables and the list goes on.) I got a little fight with my laptop (17″ Dell Inspiron 9400) which is kinda big for a laptop/desktop replacement these days. It just took a little angling and that was it. Everything fits inside…. WOW! What was more mind blowing was the weight distribution of the backpack. When I lifted it up from the handle, it felt like I had the whole set up in the bag (literally) but when I put it on my back it suddenly felt light, comfortable and well balanced. I am thoroughly impressed with this bag and think that it is an engineering masterpiece.” Coreysan (composer/musician), Trinidad
“Working in several studios at the same time means you drag a lot of gear around. I was attracted to this backpack not just for its looks, but with the inside design - lots of clever pockets, dedicated areas for cable management, great space for my MacBook or a keyboard controller. It is also solidly constructed, which I know will endure over time. Once I purchased and used the backpack, I realized that the coolest thing about it is how it distributes weight evenly on the back. Since I tend to put so much stuff in my bags to the studio, I was concerned it would kill my back, but it’s just fine - it feels lighter then it actually is. The Big Namba is my only backpack now. Anyone who makes music and uses a laptop or keyboard-controller should check this great backpack out!” Igor Len (composer/producer), Los Angeles / Moscow
“Looking for a better way to transport your equipment? Our friends at Namba Gear design premium backpacks and laptop bags that are perfect for carrying around your Axiom® 25 controller or mobile recording setup. M-Audio Recommended.” M-Audio Dec. 2008 E-Newsletter
“Namba’s Big Namba Studio Backpack ($149 MSRP) is the only bag here that doesn’t have a shoulder-strap option, but it contours to your back in an ergonomic way that makes it the most comfortable for carrying heavy loads. Inside there’s plenty of space for MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, CD wallets and other accessories. It actually has the largest interior space of these three bags. Some of the larger pieces I used it for include the M-Audio Xponent and the Novation SL Remote Compact. And Namba’s firm construction helps the bag keep its shape no matter what you put in it.”
Markkus Rovito writer for
Remix
“I like the fact that I can fit anything and everything into my Big Namba Studio Backpack, including my Axiom 25! Namba Gear is making great products, I’ve been looking for a bag like this for years! Big thanks to Namba Gear for making such cool gear bags!”
Laura Escude (performance artist and sound designer), Los Angeles, CA
“You may be in the market for a backpack that can carry your mobile studio gear, and you may have stumbled upon the Namba
Big Namba Studio Backpack and thought to yourself “self, that’s the perfect backpack for porting my mobile studio… Yes, this backpack is made
specifically for recording studio gear. Yes, it features enough room for a 17″ laptop and a two-octave keyboard controller. Yes, the bag is also equipped with cable-ties as part of an integrated cable management system and yes, it even contains a “secret stash” pocket.”
Owen O’Malley writer for
Gearwire
“The thoughtful design of the Big Namba Studio Backpack makes this bag stand far apart from conventional carrying cases & bags. The strong structured pockets give ample protection for delicate cables. Strong elastic on netted pockets really keep small items from falling out and bouncing about the interior of the bag. Quick & easy removal of the laptop for airport security. The Color Green!”
Jeff Bova (Grammy Award winning producer), Los Angeles, CA
“As a drummer/percussionist/programmer I carry a few different types of controllers in my Big Namba Studio Backpack, including the M-Audio Trigger Finger and Roland HPD 15 along with my laptop computer. Everything I need seems to fit into this backpack with no problem. Bottom line… It’s roomy, stylish and comfortable to wear.” Koorosh Daryaie (drummer/percussionist/programmer), Pasadena, CA
“The Big Namba Studio Backpack is perfect for gigs. We can put all our expensive vocal mics and cords in it all safe and sound & we can even lock it, which is nice. Our old backpacks were flimsy and we were always worrying about the contents getting dented in transit. We had to wrap the mics in bubble wrap. Namba Gear is intelligent, streamlined and well thought out. It just helps simplify the life of a traveling, gigging musician. We can tell that they were designed by working musicians for working musicians. Thank you so much Namba Gear!!” Margaret McClure (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter) , San Diego, CA