Gallaher - Posted - 02/01/2026:  07:28:22

I know this topic is worn out and I know I’m going to hear about the hazards of gig bags.
Bottom line I need a new one for a bluegrass banjo. It’s just easier to carry a guitar and banjo if one is in a bag.

So, any input on a favorite, recent, gig bag purchase? I never care about cases till I need one.

Crossrock has a decent looking one at a reasonable price. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Bob Buckingham - Posted - 02/01/2026:  07:53:42

Access Stage 3 is a good one.

Brian Murphy - Posted - 02/01/2026:  07:57:29

The Reunion Blues Continental Voyager bag is really nice, but it might be discontinued. They have one now called the Expedition, which has more room for stuff.

Old Hickory - Posted - 02/01/2026:  10:29:35

Do at least look at a listing for a fabric-covered rigid foam case. Gator may make the only one still available.

Protection almost equal to a hard case (against drops and bumps maybe) and not a lot heavier than a padded bag. Plus it has straps for backpacking like a bag.

I bought one for taking my banjo to jams when I lived in Brooklyn and had to take the subway to all of them and sometimes walk a half-mile from and back to the train. Uphill on the return trip.

The bag was better for that than my Carlton case! I felt more confident with it than a bag.

Timothy Lindblom - Posted - 02/01/2026:  10:49:05

I have the Reunion Blues continental voyager and highly recommend it. I take it a lot of places and it’s as protective as a lot of hard cases and comfortable to wear on your back.

mrbook - Posted - 02/01/2026:  13:16:06

I have used the Boulder Alpine gig bag for years going to jams. Last year I switched to a Crossrock rigid foam case. I had their 200 series case and liked it, but it quickly developed problems; when I contacted Crossrock (who stands by their products) they sent me the new 300 series case which is much better and still light in weight.

Gallaher - Posted - 02/01/2026:  13:31:46

Thanks all. I have been jonesing after the Reunion Blues cases for twenty years.
I have a foam guitar case. They are just too bulky.
Thanks again.