UPDATE 2017-05-11: Thanks to the hard work of Wahaha360, a carry bag is now available through the main NCASE website Shop Gear: https://www.ncases.com/
New Forum Thread: http://tinyurl.com/yaeblgt2
UPDATE 2017-01-24: Original carry bag no longer available on Etsy. However, Bag V2 is under development. Check the end of this thread for news.
Esty Listing - Basic Bag
Esty Listing - Deluxe Bag
Bag Specs:
Features, all bags:
Additional pictures of final bags:
Pictures of Packed Bags linked here.
As you can see, the sides are designed to flex for lifting the computer.
**** ORIGINAL POST ****
My softshell carry bag for the NCASE M1
A handful of you have expressed interest in this carry bag, wanting to purchase the bags for your own cases. After a little research, I found a seamstress who may be willing to make the bags to our specs. Im willing to help out, represent the community, and see if I can make this happen for us, but Im still discussing the details with her and make no promises. I have some questions for you:
1) Id like to give her a better sense of numbers, so please reply if you may want to purchase a carry bag. This is not a commitment, just an estimate.
2) Do you prefer lighter-weight materials? This does not mean less protective or less durable, this literally means lighter weight. Im an ultra-light enthusiast, so I prefer and used a 3oz supplex nylon for my bag instead of a heavier ripstop nylon. Im guessing some would like heavy-weight, others light-weight. Im not sure we can please everyone, but Id like to hear your preferences.
Below are some changes I would make to the design of the bag. It may be opening a can of worms to ask, but the bag is for you, so please feel free to provide your input.
1) Change the lid to a zippered style, more like this:
2) Use duffel style carry handles, so the bag would not require use of a gear grips handle and the lid would not have a hole in the middle like mine does.
3) Optional shoulderstrap? Materials such as D-rings and strap webbing would add to cost
4) 2 large cargo style pockets and 2 slim non-cargo style pockets for peripherals. (My pockets are all somewhat slim)
5) Improve padding and seam reinforcement
Let me know what you think.
New Forum Thread: http://tinyurl.com/yaeblgt2
UPDATE 2017-01-24: Original carry bag no longer available on Etsy. However, Bag V2 is under development. Check the end of this thread for news.
Esty Listing - Basic Bag
Esty Listing - Deluxe Bag
Bag Specs:
Features, all bags:
- waterproof and durable 1680 dernier coated ballistics nylon exterior
- 100% brushed cotton twill lining: soft, durable, and nearly static neutral
- 3-layer interior support for protection (all sides, bottom and top): 4mm corrugated plastic for crush resistance, 1/2" closed cell foam for impact protection, and 1/2" polyester batting for cushioning. Bottom has 2 layers of 4mm plastic sheet with baffles running in perpendicular directions.
- 1600-lb test strength heavy duty nylon webbing for wrap-around duffel-style handles with padded grip and velcro flap to hold them together
- Top closure: sturdy #5 YKK nylon coil zipper with two pulls, positioned below lip of bag to prevent zipper from hitting/scratching computer case
- Cord elastic with spring clasp on top of lid to hold oversized items like jackets or standard keyboard
- Heavy duty nylon thread and sturdy construction
- High quality woven label with NCASE/M1 logo with choice of label location (or no label)
- Pockets on all four sides. Narrow-side pockets have open tops with button and elastic fastener. Front long-side pocket has a flap with button and elastic fastener. Rear long-side briefcase style pocket is slim and flat against the side of the bag.
- Optional: Rear long-side pocket can be replaced with straps and buckles at no charge (see Deluxe bag pictures)
- Optional: Flat flaps (similar to front flap) can be added to the narrow-side pockets for a small additional charge
- 3 pockets: Narrow-sides feature high capacity 8-cm deep cargo pockets with flaps and buckle closures. Front long-side has a 2-cm deep pocket with flap and buckle closure.
- Cinch straps with buckle closures on rear long-side of bag for holding long and wide items.
- Shoulder Strap: 1600-lb test strength nylon webbing for shoulder strap (runs around the entire length of the bag) with shoulder grip and metal swivel clasps.
- Optional: Rubber feet riveted to bottom of bag to insulate from vibration and provide nonskid support (see picture).
Additional pictures of final bags:
Pictures of Packed Bags linked here.
As you can see, the sides are designed to flex for lifting the computer.
**** ORIGINAL POST ****
My softshell carry bag for the NCASE M1
A handful of you have expressed interest in this carry bag, wanting to purchase the bags for your own cases. After a little research, I found a seamstress who may be willing to make the bags to our specs. Im willing to help out, represent the community, and see if I can make this happen for us, but Im still discussing the details with her and make no promises. I have some questions for you:
1) Id like to give her a better sense of numbers, so please reply if you may want to purchase a carry bag. This is not a commitment, just an estimate.
2) Do you prefer lighter-weight materials? This does not mean less protective or less durable, this literally means lighter weight. Im an ultra-light enthusiast, so I prefer and used a 3oz supplex nylon for my bag instead of a heavier ripstop nylon. Im guessing some would like heavy-weight, others light-weight. Im not sure we can please everyone, but Id like to hear your preferences.
Below are some changes I would make to the design of the bag. It may be opening a can of worms to ask, but the bag is for you, so please feel free to provide your input.
1) Change the lid to a zippered style, more like this:
2) Use duffel style carry handles, so the bag would not require use of a gear grips handle and the lid would not have a hole in the middle like mine does.
3) Optional shoulderstrap? Materials such as D-rings and strap webbing would add to cost
4) 2 large cargo style pockets and 2 slim non-cargo style pockets for peripherals. (My pockets are all somewhat slim)
5) Improve padding and seam reinforcement
Let me know what you think.
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