Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep

["Mike Rogers" <bullfrog9@xxxxxxx>]

I carry everything in a bicycle messenger's bag, with a shoulder strap. 
There's a local shope that makes them.

Bullfrog
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Hess" <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "The Iceman" <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep


> Yes, that was my first thought at the time.  My larger question is one  of 
> efficient and compact transport.  Maybe an even larger harp case  with 
> room for extra stuff.  Maybe trim the set of harps I carry around  (I 
> really do think I could leave the Paddy Richters at home most of  the 
> time, for example), and get a different and/or custom-cut foam  insert for 
> the hard case I have, so as to accommodate fewer harps and  more stuff. 
> Or maybe a larger case that would hold the harp case  inside it AND 
> ancillary items.  Or a third general-purpose container  such as a 
> knapsack.
>
> When you (any of you) gig, how many separate items do you carry with  you 
> into the club, not counting the contents of your pockets?  What 
> trade-offs do you make between things you must have, things you like  to 
> have, and things you  *might*  want or need, but usually do not?   E.g. 
> extra batteries for battery-powered items.
>
> I can see this escalating to the point where I have a steamer trunk  and a 
> dolly, and I shudder.
>
>
>
> On Jul 19, 2011, at 8:28 AM, The Iceman wrote:
>
> > a power strip or extension cord should be part of your gig kit.  smallest 
> > item could be one of those hard rubber triple plug outlet  thingies, but 
> > be aware of the need for three prong grounded plug  needs.