powbob Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I have to play outside in snowstorms/rain every Saturday during the winter, on a semi-heated concrete pad, that often pools with water from melting snow. I've been using a $5 bag I found at a thrift store for years only to protect my HD500 from the elements during these gigs, but now the bag has finally bust a seam, and is falling apart. It was just the perfect size that I could still plug in to the back of the HD500 within the bag, and even lean the lid over during setbreaks with a towel over the HD500. I have found the Line6 travel case made for my unit, but I've read on an Amazon review that the fit is so tight, one can't plug into the back of the unit without removing it from the bag. Has anyone found any alternatives for carrying cases...? I travel with it in a hard suitcase that neatly fits all of my gear, so I'm only looking for something that can protect it from the elements during gigs. Thanks for any help...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Roadrunner used to make pedalboard/soft case combo that would unzip (so it would expose the input panel on whatever was in there). That one might work but check the dimensions vs the L6 bag. The L6 Bag is a snug fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I use the Roadrunner bag below. My HD500x fits comfortably. I used a custom made hard case before but switch to this for the easy of carrying around and I'm not out tour where you really need sturdier cases. https://www.amazon.com/Road-Runner-Pedal-Board-Black/dp/B002N19O2Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Yep that's the one Palico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powbob Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Really strange, I've gotten 2 different results when I click on that link, here they are: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Runner-Pedal-Board-Black/dp/B002N19O2Y https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GL7ZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So, I'm not sure which one you were suggesting, but the first one is too small, and the 2nd one, maybe I could put some grommet holes into the back of the bag, so the cords can exit out the back, yet the connections to the unit would still be protected from snow/rain. That could work like a dream perhaps...! I'm talking to a guy at Gator Cases too, see what he comes up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I have found the Line6 travel case made for my unit, but I've read on an Amazon review that the fit is so tight, one can't plug into the back of the unit without removing it from the bag. Yeah, whatever you do don't buy that thing. Tight doesn't begin to describe it...forget plugging it in while it's in the case. You need 20 minutes and a tub of Crisco just to get it in there. And the zipper pulls seem to be made of sawdust. All four of mine snapped off within about a month of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Really strange, I've gotten 2 different results when I click on that link, here they are: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Runner-Pedal-Board-Black/dp/B002N19O2Y https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GL7ZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So, I'm not sure which one you were suggesting, but the first one is too small, and the 2nd one, maybe I could put some grommet holes into the back of the bag, so the cords can exit out the back, yet the connections to the unit would still be protected from snow/rain. That could work like a dream perhaps...! I'm talking to a guy at Gator Cases too, see what he comes up with. Should be the first link. I see it says it doesn't fit a HD500x but the one I have fits with no issue, doesn't have room for a expression pedal but the other fits. I'll check tonight when I get home to verify the model number and upload a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Brown Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Not a lot of help I know but I have the Line 6 bag and I would confirm that you would struggle to plug the POD in whilst in the bag. The way it opens too really doesn't dispose it fir what you need - you can't really fold the top over. I'm not dissing the bag - it's great! Just not designed for what you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 No you can dis it Matty - I too have ripped a few pull tabs off of those. It is a tight squeeze for the 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingSquirrel Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Maybe this might help. Line 6 dimensions.xlsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I didn't find a model number but the pics below appear to be the same case. Fits the 500x. I just push the back foam down a bit to plug in the back plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I have the same one - its a real decent case. IIRC Velcro will stick to one side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingSquirrel Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 My spreadsheet will show some additional options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfsmith0 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 See this thread. I like the Gator bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powbob Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks everyone... I'm getting closer, I just want to reiterate, I still use my hardshell samsonite suitcase for transport, I only need a protective bag I can keep the board in during outdoor winter/rainy gigs, and still have full access to play it. My search here is for a bag larger than the unit, that allows for an extra 3-4 inches for the cords to exit the back of the board, and still have a lid that I can put down during songs while it's dumping snow. I'm debating getting one of these Gator cases, and putting some grommet holes for cord passage in the bag where the back of my pedal board would be: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GL7ZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Gator-G-MULTIFX-2411-Padded-Utility-Controllers/dp/B003ELQ2IQ OR... for a bit more money, my better bet would be this larger set-up, that would also allow me to put my power strip inside as well, keep the snow and rain off of everything, no grommet holes needed, just lots of money for my board's winter jacket: https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Cases-GPB-XBAK-WH-Aluminum-Boards/dp/B01LF1BMTU Thanks again for all of the ideas...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stjohn714 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 How about getting a gig where you don't have to stand outside in the freezing cold, damaging your expensive equipment with rain and snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 You're replying to a 4 year old post. Hopefully he's found a better gig by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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