DRIVER SIDE POCKET: Knife, scissors, nail clippers, pen, pencil, natural air spray, essential oils
DRIVER SIDE UNDER: Steering wheel mounted tray, extra pants, slippers
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT: Skateboard, waterproof insulated beach blanket, 75l backpack containing shirts, pants, hoodies, wool socks, cardboard, tarp, large towel, charging cables, earbuds, & random miscellaneous items like lighters and usb sticks
PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR: Two 5 gallon water containers, washable dirty clothes holder, rechargeable shower pump
PASSENGER SIDE POCKET: Soap, alcohol, 12v 300w immersion water heater, 110v 300w immersion water heater, 110v 1500w immersion water heater, thermometer
PASSENGER SIDE UNDER: Canned food, canned drinks, tin can camping heat
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REAR PASSENGER POCKET: Underwear
REAR PASSENGER SEAT POCKET: Ankle socks, short socks, extra boxers
REAR DRIVER POCKET: Hand towels
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BACKSEAT: Sleeping pad, 100ah LiFePo battery, DC-DC inverter alternator charging, 12" subwoofer & amplifier, extra sheets & pillowcases, backpack containing hygiene items, insulated backpack containing food and perishables, 1 gallon water, extra 1 gallon water, 1 liter water, extra 1 liter water, pee container, poo bucket
BACK DASH/UPPER: Camping tent, pop up shower tent, heavy duty 8" rechargeable clip-on fans, electric guitar
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TRUNK: 1500w inverter, MPPT controller, 120w foldable solar panel, 250wh portable charging station, extra 10" fans, laptop, e-reader, bluetooth speakers, extra pee container, poo bag liners, detergent, midi keyboard, recording gear, lap tray, portable seat, headphones, guitar cables
WHEEL WELL: Spare tire, jack, hiking boots, extra shoes, extra tarp
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A couple things...
My bed is simply a 20"x70 inch piece of thin plywood with all my extra sheets on top of it, then on top of that 1" foam, on top of that a 23"x75" self-inflating sleeping mat with sheets, and down comforter
I ran pvc pipe so I have a sort of horizontal spine running through my car from back right passenger handle to back left passenger handle
Air circulation is a must during summer. Cracking the trunk during the day and having two fans blowing in the car works wonders
Block out your windows with diy homemade shades/curtains, or buy custom cut shades specific for your vehicle
I poo in my bag, and throw it away right after. I had a nice collapsable toilet with toilet seat but I prefer my thing I got from the home improvement store; it's for routing pipe I believe. It takes up a smaller footprint. My pee container lasts me about half a day before needing to empty it
Wiping down with a wet towel & soap every night keeps me clean, although when I prefer to have a "real shower" I shower discreetly in the back of grocery store parking lots, industrial areas, or at parks. I heat up my 5 gallon when needed with my 1500w immersion water heater when I can find an open outlet. When I do not feel like being discreet I go to a park, set up my pop up changing tent, and have a steamy shower inside. When I feel like being free I go to BLM land and shower outside in Nature
As an audiophile living in my car, I highly recommend this bluetooth speaker. I bought two so I can pair them in stereo and it's so worth it
This rechargeable small guitar amp thing with effects keeps me entertained
A 12v laptop charger is way more efficient than a 110v standard plug
Keep your mind busy
Sorry for the delay in response, had to teach!
If you read the pdf I discuss what a piezo pickup is - basically it’s a crystal which sends out an electrical signal when vibrated, which then gets translated into sound by the amp. Many violin pickups have this crystal installed within a bridge, and actually my primary gigging instrument has one installed in the bass bar within the body. The issue is that the electrical signal it sends out is extremely strong, and that can lead to a lot of extra noise. This is one of the big reasons we use Preamp/DI boxes: they clean up the signal by narrowing it down a bit before it gets to the speaker. Some mixing boards and amps will have a preamp designed to handle high signal inputs which these piezo pickups send out, but it’s generally better to have your own when using them- it also can help thicken up the sound a bit, although there are technologies out there (particularly Impulse Response pedals) which can change the nasal sound into a pretty legit violin sound. If you search YouTube the electric violin shop and Alex Price have done some great vids on how to get an electric to sound more like an acoustic instrument.
Yea there are a bunch of little clip on solutions like the korg, but honestly most of them are horribly constructed and die on you easily. The Korg has a nice thick cable and better soldering than most of the other cheapos, even if it’s not designed specifically for violin.
I think you’ll be happy with the Myers Feather - it’s a great option and you don’t need to spend more on preamps etc since it’s just a small mic. FYI you might need to turn up the volume on the mixer a bit higher than you’d have to with a piezo, so if you’re not getting enough signal that’s should fix it.
You actually do not need a TRS cable (with the extra black ring on it). Although that will work, you just want a normal guitar instrumental 1/4” jack cable. I recommend one with an L shape on one size for the Feather. I own a ton of these GLS cables and have never had an issue with them - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XQD34PQ/ 10 ft might be a good safe length
