Let’s Load It Up
So how much gaming gear can the Keyboard Quiver hold exactly? And exactly what can one fit into its myriad of pockets? Well now it’s time to find out. I decided to compile what I would most like to take with me to a LAN party. I don’t have a typical load out, because honestly with the amount of gear I have coming and going, things change every year. Let’s just say I’m very adaptive when it comes to my gaming peripherals. That being said there’s one peripheral I can’t live without, but may have to learn to if I wish to use the Keyboard Quiver.
My first generation Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is like an extension of my mind in not only a few games, but in Photoshop and Premier. The huge selection of macro keys make for some very interesting combos in my favourite games, as well as make my time in Photoshop more efficient and less painful. Alas if I wish to use the keyboard Quiver to carry my gear to my local LAN, I have to go with a smaller keyboard as the G15 is too wide. I should note that if you own a second generation G15, you will faire much better. It’s not as wide, and will fit fine.
Once I decided on which keyboard would take the place of my coveted G15, I proceeded to collect all those things I have taken, or will be taking, with me to my next LAN event. Some products (like the Sidewinder) are just representations of what I would actually take. The list breaks down something like this:
- Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
- Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse
- Logitech Extreme PC Gaming Headset
- Apple iPod 5th Gen 30GB w/ wired radio remote
- 24-disc CD binder
- Tool set
- Canon SD1000 Digital Camera w/ USB cable
- Extra thermal paste
- A pen, power and misc cables
Not bad. Not bad at all I would say. It did take some finagling to get everything into the Keyboard Quiver, but once I had everything in it wasn’t going anywhere.
The two outer pockets were really handy for cables and small peripherals. Unfortunately there wasn’t anywhere I could put a large CD binder, and as I mentioned the CD folders on the inside of the main compartment don’t quite fit a standard CD. Overall I would say that the Keyboard Quiver works as intended, but you do need to be aware of what you want to carry and whether it’ll fit or not.