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The Old Hyde
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I find bags (for drums, that is) a pain because it's another bit of packing and unpacking. Guess it depends on your kit/configuration to some extent but I reckon I've streamlined it as much as I can: my hardware largely consists of a two-part rack which I only break apart at the corner joint so it's transported as two large half-sections with booms, etc., still attached; the toms are RIMS mounted so the mounts double as carrying handles and the snare drum stays attached to its stand so it's moved as a single item. Cases are limited to cymbals (I'll give you that one), bass pedal and stick bag (all of which pop over the shoulder keeping my hands free).
Do you gig? what exactly are you doing about the drums, not the rack? and leaving the snare on the stand, really??? how are you taking any care at all here?