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UDG Creator Backpack for Serato

A review of the UDG Creator Backpack for Serato.
Click on a photo for an in-depth description/review of each shot.

A tremendously well designed and constructed backpack by a company that specializes in making the touring DJ's life easier and safer. If you need to carry a heavy load in a bag that will truly protect it all then you will be very happy with the Creator backpack.

Apart from a few small design issues this bag met my picky needs, and then some. The bag only failed to meet my need for storing a large 17" Widescreen notebook, but most people out there don't carry that kind of large computer.

Of course a bag built to protect your gear and last for years doesn't come at a small price ($259), but I think UDG overpriced this one just a bit.

Enjoy the review.

Date: 01/17/2008
Size: 36 items
"The Stash"

"The Stash"

"The Stash" | Here's my challenge...

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 1163
Multi-view from Turntablelab.com

Multi-view from Turntablelab.com

Nice photo from Turntablelab.com

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 893
Front View

Front View

The shape and overall look of this bag is just elegant and strong. Even from the sides the bag sets itself apart in the looks department.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 811
Side view

Side view

From the side you can appreciate the backpack's "depth". In this view the bag is fully loaded. Note the thickness and adjustment on the shoulder straps.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 774
Rear View (mounted on rolling case).

Rear View (mounted on rolling case).

For some gigs I pack heavy with the UDG backpack and a Pelican case. This shows how the shoulder straps "latch" onto the case's pull-out handle.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 756
Top 3/4 View

Top 3/4 View

Ignore the Velcro straps on the backpack's handle...

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 681
Junk in the Trunk

Junk in the Trunk

Here's where you put the maps, travel documents, tickets, CD's pens, business cards and of course the iPod (or player of your choice).

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 747
"Covered, like a jimmyhat".

"Covered, like a jimmyhat".

Errrrr, you get the point.,,, :0) A full size deployable rain cover is stored and attached to the bag with an elastic in case you're surprised by nasty weather.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 633
Tricks up the sleeve...

Tricks up the sleeve...

Note the way UDG implements their rain cover. You will never lose the cover because it is attached to the inside of the rain pouch, and the material they made the cover with is thin enough that you won't struggle trying to stick it back into the pocket.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 652
Let there be lyte!

Let there be lyte!

And not just a "lyte", but a Smartlyte!!! This feature is one of my favorite in this backpack.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 724
Light My Bag (1)

Light My Bag (1)

Detail view of the Smartlyte Puch on the UDG backpack

Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 800
Light My Bag (2)

Light My Bag (2)

Another detailed view of the Smartlyte

Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 813
Lights, camera, actionnnn!

Lights, camera, actionnnn!

LED your way to dark DJ booths...

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 623
Main compartment (Top view)

Main compartment (Top view)

Its the size of a medium studio apartment, no I'm serious!

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 771
Its all in the design

Its all in the design

You know how most backpacks keep your laptop all the way into a deep compartment that is hard to reach?

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 791
Mixer compartment

Mixer compartment

The main compartment features a spacious area with a removable padding specially designed to carry and protect large devices like a mixer, a sampler or a triggerfinger/midi pad.

Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 760
Mixer compartment (Dark)

Mixer compartment (Dark)

The main compartment features a spacious area with a removable padding specially designed to carry and protect large devices like a mixer, a sampler or a triggerfinger/midi pad.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 728
Attention to detail

Attention to detail

I love UDG's work on the main compartment of the bag. Most bags with removable foam padding or sleeves use Velcro to attach pieces together...

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 830
Mixer compartment contents

Mixer compartment contents

This are just a few of the things I kept in the mixer compartment. There was room for more.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 815
Side View, Open main compartment.

Side View, Open main compartment.

On this photo you can appreciate the angle at which the main compartment opens.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 667
17" WideScreen barely fits...

17" WideScreen barely fits...

Most people don't like a big heavy laptop so this bag should work for most, but in the case of gamers or DJ's with big hunkering portable computers you will have to read the fineprint...

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 723
Confusing Specifications: 15.4" Vs. 17" laptop capacity?

Confusing Specifications: 15.4" Vs. 17" laptop capacity?

After looking at the USG website and confirming that the bag was capable of carrying a 17" backpack I went for it...

Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 763
Mic Check, 1- 2....    3, 4, 5

Mic Check, 1- 2.... 3, 4, 5

Side compartments

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 733
On the pocket!

On the pocket!

Largest capacity side pocket I have seen.

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 793
Side pocket contents...

Side pocket contents...

OK, maybe I am making too much of a big deal out of this, but I just love a backpack with large side pockets! :)

Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 707
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Date: 01/17/2008
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Date: 01/17/2008
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Date: 01/17/2008
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Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 633
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Date: 01/21/2008
Views: 683
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 677
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 675
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 638
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 679
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 581
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Date: 01/17/2008
Views: 710

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