When Breedlove set out to create a travel bag, we didn’t want to make just another soft case. We wanted to build something truly exceptional—something that meets the demands of serious players who take their instruments everywhere, from coffeehouse gigs to international tours. The result is the Tour‑Mate Travel Bag, a premium travel companion engineered with an uncommon level of care, research, and precision. Spearheaded by our VP of Operations, Angela Christensen, the product development team went the extra mile—literally—to design a gig bag that redefines what musicians can expect from portable protection.
Angela and the team didn’t just look at what other guitar brands were doing. They expanded their research to include travel gear from the outdoor, photography, and tech industries—fields known for demanding durability, smart design, and intuitive functionality. The goal was clear: create a travel bag that blends the protection of a case with the agility of a backpack—and pack it with features that make every trip easier. The Tour‑Mate was born from this process, a design informed by real-world challenges and solved with innovative thinking.
The Tour‑Mate isn’t just protective—it’s smart. Thick internal padding supports the guitar at the waist and neck, while a reinforced structure helps maintain shape and prevent pressure damage. A waterproof, hidden passport compartment protects your most important documents. A padded laptop sleeve adds space for your tech essentials. And a rain cover ensures you’re prepared no matter what the weather does. Every feature was carefully considered. Every stitch has a purpose.
One of the most impressive achievements of the Tour‑Mate is just how much it can carry—without ever feeling bulky or overloaded. Multiple exterior and interior compartments organize everything from tuners and strings to charts, clothing, water bottles, and even sunglasses (there’s a fleece-lined pocket just for those). It’s the most storage-rich guitar travel bag we’ve ever seen—because we designed it to be.
Whether you’re headed across town or across the globe, comfort matters. The Tour‑Mate’s stowable harness system, mesh back padding, and ergonomic design make it easy to carry, even for long hauls. Adjustable straps ensure it fits all body types, and durable aluminum hardware and high-end zippers ensure it holds up for the long run.
What sets the Tour‑Mate apart isn’t just what it does—it’s how it came to be. It’s the result of asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and designing from the ground up with the traveling musician in mind. It reflects the same values we bring to our guitars: innovation, protection, and performance. If you’re looking for a travel solution that goes beyond expectations, this is it.
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