Name: Adam Tan - The Traveler Backpack Mallet Bag
Brand: Adam Tan
SKU: HPB-AT
Price: 119.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.2 (5 reviews)

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The Traveler Backpack Mallet Bag by Adam Tan is a backpack for percussionists who like to travel - whether it's performing around the world, travelling to your work or simply bringing it to school. This backpack design keeps things simple and easy while a spacious interior and accessory pockets allow for ample storage.

Designed by Australian percussionist Adam Tan, imagine a stylish backpack that combines professional percussionist-friendly features with the everyday utility of travel bags

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Low profile slimline dimensions with minimal branding and professional all-black look
Reinforced nylon shell with sealed zippers and secure buckles
Padded adjustable shoulder straps, double stitched padded top handle, sternum strap and ventilated back padding
Large capacity mallet pocket easily holding 15+ pairs
Interior accessory holders and zippered pouch
Protective sleeve for laptop, tablet and/or folder (up to 15 inches)
Secure to a rolling suitcases' handle with luggage strap
Four "feet" allow it to freely stand on any flat surface for easy access
Can hold large bottles or other accessories like umbrellas
3 X exterior "secret pockets" for quick access to valuables (e.g. passport, wallet, keys etc)

The Traveller conveniently travels anywhere with you, and it can hold everything you need in just one bag.

SKU	HPB-AT
Weight	2.9 lb

Its good but it has some flaws

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Posted by: Mauricio
Date Posted: 09/02/2026

so i bought this stick bag last year around aug of 2025 and a few months after that ive seen where the openings for either sticks or mallets the stitching is breaking on it and ive had to put stick tape on it so i could still use those openings in the bag. The zipper part to close the bag has some stitching coming out of it but i just cut that of. The compartment inside the bag with a zipper on the side where the zipper is when fully close theres a hole on the side of it with broken stitching. Overall i like the bag but if they ever make a new bag with more heavy duty stitching i would buy it and test it out.

Good but so many little issues...

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Posted by: Nick
Date Posted: 06/23/2026

When I first got this mallet bag, it came with a bunch of sticks and mallets I ordered with it and it was quite flat in the box. I tried putting some heavy stuff in there and hanging it up to stretch the canvas, but it still keeps pretty flat unless you have a ton of crap in there. My biggest disappointment with this mallet bag is it is definitely NOT weather proof. The flap that goes over the top with the buckles leaves the sides hanging out (you have to really pack them in when you close it), which is bad for both weather AND security. I had to install some velcro patches on the inside of the bag to allow the zipper on the inside to close and actually prevent my mallets from being exposed. Additionally, this advertises that it can stand up on its own, and it most certainly cannot. The "feet" have to constantly be re-situated, and the contents in your bag have to be sitting such that it doesn't put too much weight in any one direction, otherwise it just topples over. All of the other advertised features like the passport pocket, lots of room, double water bottle holders, backpack straps etc, are good... but it just doesn't perform like you'd hope. Or rather, there's a lot of little issues that will probably make you frustrated having to deal with them. I'm sure gigging and traveling musicians can relate to just wanting to have a simple solution that you don't have to worry about. Unfortunately, you probably won't find that's the case with this bag. I got it hoping it would be a nice step up from a tube-shape galaxy bag, and I'm honestly reconsidering transitioning to the galaxy and just keeping my main backpack for school related things (as a current college student). Hopefully this is informative and helpful to those considering this backpack.

Not great; Compromised no matter what's in it.

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Posted by: Brendan Swiderski
Date Posted: 02/10/2025

I ordered this backpack as a means of carrying both my mallets and my "stuff" (a macbook, a few folders, and some books). This backpack seemed, at least in photos, to be able to carry everything I would need. This was not the case. You have two choices when it comes to this backpack, either an alright stick bag, or an alright backpack. You're compromised depending on whichever you choose. As a college student, like many others, $120 is not something I can just drop, and find out the bag isn't for me. It's a lot of money. For that money, you can buy a galaxy mallet bag, and a normal backpack, for cheaper. This bag is certainly not worth $120. Also, no it does not free stand. It never has, unless you angle it perfectly. All in all, this bag wouldn't be my choice for college students. If you travel a lot, with maybe exclusively a MacBook and mallets, sure, but it can barely hold sticks if they're slightly too long, and the mallets never quite lay correctly, they always seem to be awkwardly sideways. The bag is much smaller in person, it's about the size of a large drawstring bag. Can't recommend this bag, as much as I wanted to love it.

Incredible bag!

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Posted by: Justin Respicio
Date Posted: 08/25/2024

This is definitely one of the best percussion bags I've ever owned! It's able to fit all of my daily essentials (like my laptop, notebooks, folders, etc.) along with the mallets and sticks that I regularly use. I used to carry around my regular backpack and a separate mallet bag, but this bag quite literally combined those two into one. There are also many functional details that add to its convenience, such as the sternum strap, luggage strap, hidden outer pockets for security, ventilated padding, and large pockets that can easily hold large flasks and water bottles. My favorite part of the bag is that it has little metal "feet" on the bottom that allows the bag to stand upright, meaning I won't have to lean it against something. The sturdy material makes me feel secure that my sticks, mallets, and laptop are protected. The design is really sleek and clean, making it visually appealing as well. For any percussionist, it's definitely worth the price for what you get out of its regular use.

Nice

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Posted by: Josh
Date Posted: 01/26/2024

This is a nice bag! Love the backpack style and the construction is nice and feels durable. It has tons of storage locations but lacks storage capacity/space in those areas IMO. If I were still a college/studio student, this wouldn't cut it...but for someone gigging with specific sticks/mallets and some odds & ends (Music, iPad, charger) this is a nice alternative to a kitchen sink style bag!

Adam Tan - The Traveler Backpack Mallet Bag

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