X-Bags CTSS Case Carrier / MTSS Monitor Carrier

Moving on to the MTSS (Monitor Transport Strapping System); it did not generate the same intuitive understanding on how to use it as did the CTSS.  When I laid it out it better resembled something you would find at a mental hospital or something Houdini escaped from.

      

As a matter of fact I had to resort to the instructions pretty quickly.  The instructions were good but maybe not as clear as they could have been.  As that it still took me five minutes or so to figure out how to hook things up.  While this was frustrating, it is a one time frustration.  The monitor strapping arrangement was like riding a bike; once you do it, you never forget.  Now that I know what I'm doing, I can put the MTSS on a monitor in less than 45 seconds.  The MTSS can be used on 15, 17, or 19" monitors per the X-Bag website.  We went with our trusty 17" monitor as the guinea pig.    

  

On top of the MTSS is a small pouch that isn't all that small.  Enough room for a good bit of CAT5 line, zip ties, snips, and more CDs.

  

The last thing you want is a scratched up monitor so a pad in included to protect the face of one of your more expensive investments.   You can see below how it is secured by two Velcro folds that lock it in place on the main support straps.

  

The aluminum buckles not only were sharp looking they show you how serious the X-Bag folks are about function.  These thick solid babies aren't going to bend or break on you.

     

The last piece is a small Velcro loop that allows your monitor cable to be bound up and secured out of the way while you are transporting your monitor.

Here is what things look like when you're done.  You can either carry the monitor by the handle on top or use the shoulder straps and do the pregnant thing.  (My wife made me walk around for an hour to make me appreciate what she went through when she was pregnant.  I learned my lesson!  NEVER ask you wife to take pictures.) 

     

Conclusion

The X-Bag is a hit here.  Both the CTSS and the MTSS are solid, VERY well made carriers.  The attention to detail is outstanding.  From the think pad to cover the access side of the case and the monitor screen to the think webbing and solid feeling aluminum buckles.  $75 isn't cheap to me but that is much cheaper than the hassle value of lugging my stuff around worrying that I may trip because I can't see where I'm going.  The roomy pockets allow you to pack all your gear and then some quite comfortably.  The only downside is figuring out how to install the MTSS the first (and only the first) time you use it.  If you are looking to pick one of these babies up, The Cooler Guys should have them in any day now. 

Pros:  

• High Quality 

• Solid and sturdy feel.  

• Roomy pockets on case carrier as well as monitor carrier.

• Excellent attention to detail.  

• Monitor screen protection pad.

• Case side protection pad.  

• There is not better computer carrier made.

Cons:

 

• While I think the CTSS and the MTSS are worth $75, it still is enough to sting.  

• Monitor carrier was a bit confusing to initially figure out.

• People laughing at you for having a monitor strapped to your belly. 

 

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