Best Cymbal Safe Cases

This rugged cymbal backpack from Gator provides both protection and hands-free transportation.

Fits six cymbals up to 24". Nylon exterior with thick padded sides and reinforced bottom. Adjustable backpack straps. Features a large front pocket plus three additional storage pockets. Removable padded shoulder strap. Interior dividers. Well-padded and durable.

Deluxe 24” 6-Pack Cymbal Bag with Padded Dividers and Puncture Resistant Bottom

Shoulder straps tend to slip and occasionally fail.

Best Bang for the Buck

ProTec Deluxe

Cymbal separators and a reinforced bottom help set this cymbal bag apart from its competitors.

Protect six cymbals measuring up to 24" across. Five padded cymbal separators and nylex lining. Nylon exterior with high-density 10mm padding. Padded handle wrap. Large pocket with built-in organizer and smaller pocket. Removable padded shoulder strap. Metal snaps, ID tag, and reinforced bottom. Outer pocket large enough to hold tablet. Keeps cymbals from ringing.

Arm strap is not terribly comfortable.

This inexpensive nylon bags holds your cymbals, your sticks, and any other gear you might need.

Features 10mm thick padding. Nylon canvas fabric exterior with nylon interior. Features two reinforced carry handles and a shoulder strap. Spacious zippered front pocket designed to hold drumstick bag and more. Comes in 20", 22", and 24" sizes.

Shoulder strap can fail, so use for transportation with caution.

Reunion Blues

RBXCM22 Drum Cymbal Bag

A lightweight yet durable cymbal case with a rugged, waterproof exterior.

Includes padded cymbal dividers to protect each one. Straps on the back allow you to carry it like a backpack. Abrasion grid on the base protects the area that gets the most wear.

Doesn't offer as much protection as a hardshell case.

Zildijian

24" Rolling Cymbal Vault

This highly protective hard case comes from one of the biggest names in cymbals.

Holds cymbals up to 24 inches in diameter. The rolling design is great for people who struggle with the weight of a full cymbal case. Molded ergonomic handle for when you need to lift it.