LAN bag for PC and monitor?

[DyslexicHobo]

I've been looking for a good solution for carrying my heavy mid-tower and 28" monitor. What would be ideal is some sort of strap that goes around my tower that I can leave there while having a fully functional PC so I can leave it on all the time.

I'm also looking for an easy way to transport my monitor. I'm looking for some sort of handle that I can use to carry my monitor just to my car and back. I can't seem to find anything for monitors, though.

I feel like there's probably some great hardware store solutions that you guys have found. Anyone mind sharing?

Home-brewed solutions or commercially available LAN-party specific options are welcome.

Thanks!

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I bolted a pair of cabinet handles to the top panel of one of my old cases. It worked fine, cost me about $10 at the hardware store. Looked kind of budget though.

Otherwise, unless you have a sewing machine and aren't afraid to use it, there's probably not a lot I can say that you'll consider useful.

 

[Zap]

CaseAce GearGrip™

You may be able to find them cheaper at various online retailers. There are also other brands as well as generics, but these straps don't seem as popular these days so they aren't as widely available.

I use an ancient monitor strap that I originally bought for my 19" 1280x1024 LCD. It still works with my 24" widescreen, though it doesn't cover the whole screen. My primary purpose is to put a handle on it and not necessarily for protection, and it works well in that respect.

I used to use straps on my ATX and then mATX tower cases. These days I'm sporting a mini ITX box around the size of a gaming console so I just use a notebook messenger bag to carry it.

I use a random bag to carry the other stuff (cables, keyboard, etc).

I will walk in to a LAN with the messenger bag over one shoulder, monitor carried by one hand and accessories bag carried by the other hand. Easy!