Bags

Bags for Event Technology – Protection and Transport for Your Gear

Whether you are packing down after a festival headline, loading a trade-show van at 3 a.m. or storing your rig between gigs, the right bag makes the difference between gear that arrives show-ready and gear that does not. LTT stocks a comprehensive range of professional transport bags for event technology — from padded soft bags for LED bars and fog machines to heavy-duty truss bags sized for every standard segment length.

Every bag in the range is selected for real touring and production conditions: reinforced handles, heavy-duty zippers, foam-padded interiors and nylon outer shells that shrug off the daily punishment of load-in and load-out. Browse the full selection and find the optimum solution for your equipment — whatever the gig.

Bag Types at a Glance: Soft Bags, Truss Bags, Tool Bags and Trolley Cases

Professional event technology bags fall into several clearly defined categories. Understanding which type suits which equipment saves time on site and protects your investment.

Soft Bags and Universal Bags

Soft bags are the workhorses of the event world. Made from durable nylon with padded interiors, they are ideal for lighter gear such as LED bars, mirror balls, small moving heads, fog machines and speaker stands. The Eurolite SB series — including the SB-4, SB-10, SB-11, SB-12, SB-13, SB-15 and SB-53 — covers a wide range of dimensions and is a benchmark for this category. Adjustable internal dividers let you customise the compartment layout to your specific equipment.

Truss Bags

Truss bags are purpose-built to protect aluminium truss segments during transport and storage. They are typically sized to match standard segment lengths — 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m and 3.0 m — and feature padded end caps and robust zip or drawstring closures. Duratruss offers a well-regarded range: the AT 200 for 2.0 m segments, the AT 250 for 2.5 m and the AT 300 for 3.0 m segments, with the TSC AT 150 covering the shorter 1.5 m format.

Tool Bags and Height-Worker Pouches

For rigging crews and event technicians working at height, dedicated tool bags such as the Beal Genius range provide secure, belt-mountable storage for fasteners, carabiners and small tools. Key features include Clic-Clac quick-release closures, magnetic trays for screws and a rigid opening for one-handed access — critical when working on a truss or scaffold.

Cable Bags and Speaker Covers

Cable bags keep XLR, DMX and power cables neatly coiled and tangle-free between shows. Speaker covers and protective hoods shield cabinet grilles and drivers from dust and impact during transport. Stage molton sacks — available in multiple sizes — are the standard solution for storing and transporting curtains and drapes.

Trolley Cases and Laptop Cases

For heavier loads or longer distances, trolley cases with integrated wheels and a telescoping handle reduce physical strain. Roadinger universal cases bridge the gap between a soft bag and a full flight case, offering semi-rigid protection with flexible internal organisation.

How to Choose the Right Bag for Your Equipment

Selecting the correct bag format is a decision that pays off every single show. Use the matrix below as a starting point, then refine by load and frequency of use.

Equipment-to-Bag Format Guide

• LED bars and strip lights — Eurolite SB-series soft bags with adjustable dividers; choose a length 10–15 cm longer than the bar to allow for connectors.
• Moving heads and scanners — padded universal bags or semi-rigid trolley cases; foam inserts prevent lens and yoke damage.
• Fog machines and haze machines — dedicated soft bags or universal bags sized to the unit's footprint; always allow ventilation space and ensure the fluid tank is sealed before bagging. LTT stocks fog machines and hazers alongside matching transport solutions.
• Truss segments — match bag length exactly to segment length (see the truss bag sizing section below); use end-cap padding for chord protection.
• Cables — dedicated cable bags or roll pouches; separate DMX, audio and power cables into individual compartments to avoid signal interference and tangling.
• Speaker stands and tripods — slim cylindrical bags or padded sleeves; look for reinforced base panels rated for the stand weight.
• Tools and rigging hardware — belt-mountable tool pouches or rigid tool buckets with load ratings clearly stated (e.g. 50 kg for the Beal Genius Tool Bucket II).

Soft Bag vs. Flight Case vs. Trolley Case — When to Choose What

This decision framework is often missing from product listings, yet it is one of the most common questions from event technicians:

• Soft bag — best for lightweight, non-fragile gear transported frequently over short distances; lowest weight penalty, fastest pack-down.
• Flight case — best for 19" rack equipment, heavy amplifiers and sensitive electronics that travel by truck or air; maximum protection, higher weight.
• Trolley case — the middle ground; semi-rigid shell, wheeled base, suitable for medium-weight gear transported by a single person across venues.

For cases, racks and bags in all three formats, LTT offers a curated selection matched to professional event-technology applications.

Truss Bags: Matching Length and Protection to Your Truss System

Aluminium truss segments are precision-engineered components — a dented chord or a damaged spigot can take a section out of service and compromise a rig's structural integrity. Truss bags are the first line of defence against transit damage, and selecting the correct size is non-negotiable.

Standard Segment Lengths and Matching Bag Sizes

Always choose a bag whose internal length matches or very slightly exceeds the segment length. A bag that is too short forces the spigot pins against the end panel, causing exactly the damage you are trying to prevent.

What to Look for in a Truss Bag

• Padded end caps — absorb impact at the most vulnerable points (spigot ends and chord terminations).
• Heavy-duty zip or drawstring closure — must withstand repeated loading cycles without the slider failing.
• Carry handles at both ends — essential for two-person lifting of longer, heavier segments.
• Labelling pocket — a clear ID window on the outside speeds up sorting when multiple bags are stacked in a van or flight case.

Relevance for LTT Truss Customers

If you are running a Naxpro-Truss or Litetruss system, protecting your investment with correctly sized truss bags is straightforward: match the bag length to your segment length and check that the bag's internal diameter accommodates your truss chord diameter. LTT's team can advise on the right pairing — contact the consulting and planning team for personalised recommendations.

Showgear truss protectors offer an additional layer of corner and chord protection for truss systems in rental fleets where segments are handled by multiple crews.

Materials, Padding and Load Capacity Explained

The construction quality of an event-technology bag determines how long it lasts on tour and how well it protects your gear. Here is what the specifications actually mean in practice.

Outer Shell: Nylon and PVC

Most professional soft bags use a 600D or 900D polyester/nylon outer shell — the higher the denier rating, the more abrasion-resistant the fabric. PVC-coated variants add water resistance, which matters when loading out in the rain. Seam quality is equally important: double-stitched or welded seams resist tearing under load far better than single-stitch construction.

Interior Padding: Foam Density and Thickness

Foam inserts are rated by density (kg/m³) and thickness (mm). For fragile items such as mirror balls, LED heads with glass lenses or effect devices, look for at least 20 mm of medium-density foam (around 25–30 kg/m³). Thinner, lower-density foam compresses under load and offers little real protection.

Reinforced Base and Load Ratings

Tool buckets and heavy-duty transport bags carry explicit load ratings. The Beal Genius Tool Bucket II, for example, has a reinforced base and carry handles tested to 50 kg — a figure that matters when a rigging crew is loading hardware onto a truss. Always check the manufacturer's stated maximum load and do not exceed it; overloading degrades both the bag and the handles over time.

Zippers and Closures

Heavy-duty YKK-style zippers with large pull tabs are the industry standard for professional bags. Avoid bags with thin, narrow-gauge zippers on anything that will be opened and closed dozens of times per week. Drawstring closures with a locking toggle are common on truss bags and stage-molton sacks — simple, reliable and easy to operate with gloves on.

Care and Longevity on Tour

Nylon bags can be wiped down with a damp cloth and mild detergent after each tour leg. Allow them to dry fully before storage to prevent mould inside the foam padding. Check zipper sliders and handle stitching after every 20–30 load cycles and replace worn components before they fail on site. Rental companies should label each bag with a unique asset number using the external ID pocket or a cable-tied tag — this dramatically speeds up inventory checks and reduces loss.

Top Brands at LTT: Eurolite, Roadinger, Showgear, Duratruss and Riggatec

LTT stocks event-technology bags from the brands that professional crews actually rely on. Here is a concise overview of the key players in this range.

Eurolite SB Series

The Eurolite SB series is the most comprehensive soft-bag range in the professional event market. Models span from compact single-fixture bags (SB-4, SB-10) through to large multi-compartment bags (SB-11, SB-12, SB-13, SB-15, SB-53) capable of housing multiple LED bars or effect devices simultaneously. All models feature nylon construction, adjustable internal dividers and reinforced handles.

Roadinger

Roadinger universal bags and cases are a staple of the European event-tech industry. The range covers laptop bags, small equipment cases and universal transport bags with foam inserts — a practical flight-case alternative for gear that does not justify a full aluminium case.

Showgear

Showgear truss protectors are widely used by rigging crews to shield truss chord surfaces during transport and storage. Available in black and grey, they are a low-cost way to extend the service life of truss segments in high-turnover rental fleets.

Duratruss

Duratruss truss bags — the AT 200, AT 250, AT 300 and TSC AT 150 — are the reference products for segment-specific truss transport. Padded end caps and robust closures make them the first choice for touring and rental operations.

Riggatec

Riggatec, one of LTT's own accessory brands, rounds out the range with rigging accessories and protective solutions designed specifically for the demands of professional event and stage technology. Choosing high-quality branded products from these manufacturers is a direct investment in the longevity of your equipment and the reliability of your shows.

LTT – Your Expert for Event Technology

LTT has been supplying professional event technology to technicians, rental companies, DJs, bands, theatres and trade-show crews for over 25 years. As both a specialist retailer and a manufacturer with its own production facility in Germany, LTT understands what professional users need from transport and storage solutions — not just a product listing, but the right product for the job.

Every bag in the LTT range is backed by the 3-year LTT warranty, and orders over €69 ship free of charge from Bocholt, Germany. Express delivery is available when the schedule demands it, and LTT ships internationally to customers and resellers worldwide.

For B2B customers and rental fleets, LTT offers wholesale pricing and a dedicated dealer network — making it straightforward to equip an entire fleet with matching, labelled bags in a single order.

Explore the full cases, racks and bags range or browse adjacent categories such as rigging and stage technology to find everything you need for your next production. If you need personalised advice, the LTT consulting and planning team is ready to help.

Use Cases: DJs, Bands, Rental Companies and Trade-Show Crews

The right bag depends not just on the equipment, but on how and where it is used. Here is how different professional groups approach transport bag selection.

DJs and Mobile Entertainers

DJs typically transport a controller, a laptop, cables and a small lighting rig in a single vehicle. Compact soft bags for LED bars and effect devices — combined with a padded laptop case and a cable bag — keep the setup organised and protect against the bumps of van transport. Quick-access compartments are a priority: when you are setting up in 20 minutes, you cannot afford to unpack everything to find a single cable.

Bands and Touring Musicians

Bands on the road need bags that survive repeated loading cycles. Reinforced handles, double-stitched seams and heavy-duty zippers are non-negotiable. Instrument-specific bags and speaker covers protect investments that are difficult and expensive to repair on tour.

Rental Companies and Production Houses

For rental fleets, standardisation and labelling are the top priorities. Matching bag sets for every equipment type — with external ID pockets and consistent colour coding — allow crews to load and unload quickly and accurately. Load capacity ratings must be clearly understood: a bag rated for 50 kg handles heavy cable bundles without handle failure. Stackability in a van or truck is also a practical consideration that soft bags handle better than rigid cases for many mid-weight items.

Trade-Show and Exhibition Crews

Trade-show builders transport truss segments, lighting rigs, LED panels and rigging hardware to venues that may have strict loading-dock time windows. Truss bags sized to standard segment lengths, combined with padded soft bags for fixtures and a tool bucket for hardware, form a complete transport system that can be loaded and unloaded efficiently under time pressure.

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