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1st time bringing my acoustic kit to a gig - Gear bags? Travelling advice?

Reddit r/drums·u/Lazer_Destroyer·about 1 month ago
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1st time bringing my acoustic kit to a gig - Gear bags? Travelling advice? Hey drummit, so this will be the first time for me taking my acoustic kit to a gig. Previously I took my E-Drums which worked out okayish using regular bags and such. But knowing how my band mates help packing the car, it's a question of time before something breaks. So, what are your must haves for travelling with your kit? I was thinking hardware bag and cymbal hard case are a must. I could imagine blankets will work out for protecting the shells. I have a pretty standard setup - 1 Snare, 3 Toms, Hihat, Ride, 3 Crashes and related hardware. Since we're barely getting paid I'd like to spend as little as is necessary. I might throw in a Snare bag so I can easily move with my breakables So far we only play in our city so it's usually just a few minutes drive from our practice room to the location. Drums will go straight from the car onto the stage and from the stage into the car.…

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