Author Topic: How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum  (Read 2101 times)

How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum
« on: March 21, 2024, 01:52:35 PM »
Hello!  I'm new to the forum and E-drums, but definitely not new to drumming.  I recently acquired my first E-kit, Alesis Command X Mesh.  I bought two Gator bags (GP-EKIT3616-BW) to pack the drums for travel.  One bag will hold the drums, cymbals, and module while the other bag is for the hardware.  The only wild card is the bass drum.  See the attached image.  Due to its size, I intended to put it in the second bag with the hardware.  But I have a feeling the hardware is going to flop around too much and eventually damage the bass drum.  I'm looking for any creative ideas that folks have come up with to pack the bass drum.  I can build a little barrier/compartment out of wood, but I'm looking for any other ideas before I go down that road.

Offline AlanK

Re: How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2024, 10:10:02 AM »
You'd definitely want to pack it all in with towels of foam somehow. Maybe you can buy a couple of those large pieces of foam that you can cut/pull out bits to create an outline that the kick sits in to keep it from rolling over into the other gear.
DM10X with Addictive Drums 2, Pro X hi-hat, 4 crashes, foam cone conversion w Roland mesh heads, Laurin Drums snare and kick, Mapex P710W double kick pedal, Mapex 2 legged hi-hat, Behringer 8 channel USB mixer, Tascam 144MK AI, Samson Expedition Escape powered speakers

Re: How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2024, 09:35:28 AM »
I was in Home Depot yesterday and found some "tool bags" of various sizes that are pretty rugged and durable.  I'm pretty sure I can wrap the bass drum in one of those and lay it in my Gator bag for protection.  I'll post some pictures once I get it situated.

Re: How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2024, 10:52:22 AM »
I have attached a few photos folks.  I was able to get the Gator bags to work.  I bought some PVC piping at Home Depot to reinforce the bags since they do not really have a strong spine by themselves.  I also bought a couple Husky tool bags at Home Depot to put the bass drum in, as well as the pedals.  I didn't want they floating around with the hardware, bashing into other stuff and getting damaged.  You can see the red Husky bags tucked under other stuff in the hardware bag.  All in all, it works great and I'm happy!

Offline AlanK

Re: How to Pack Alesis Kick Drum
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2024, 02:55:35 PM »
Absolutely fantastic, what a great method!
DM10X with Addictive Drums 2, Pro X hi-hat, 4 crashes, foam cone conversion w Roland mesh heads, Laurin Drums snare and kick, Mapex P710W double kick pedal, Mapex 2 legged hi-hat, Behringer 8 channel USB mixer, Tascam 144MK AI, Samson Expedition Escape powered speakers