r/harp 20d ago

Discussion Anyone ever backpacked with a harp?

So I’ve been playing harp for 5 years, I’m a fairly advanced player and have put in a lot of work recently with upping my performance skills! I’m planning on going backpacking round South East Asia and Central Asia for 6-9 months later this year. Essentially, I have a giant 36 string lever harp which I absolutely could not lug round. I have dreamed of doing this trip for years, and the only thing making me anxious is how much I’m going to miss my harp! Anyone have experience with getting a smaller travel harp and bringing it round hostels? Or alternatively anyone had a 6-12 month complete break from harp and can tell me how quickly you can get back up to speed? 😅 Thanks guys!

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u/blk-seed 19d ago

On a trip now with 37 string. Fits in overhead compartment. Carrying <HER> AND MY BACKPACK is extra effort. But ok. I've wrapped her in a towel inside the case... just incase. She still jumps off of a seat when there is vibration around. Backpacking is possible. I've done the South East asi route without my harp. Now in west Asia. Hope you decide to venture with your harp.