I gig in any Bay Ridge brooklyn mostly. I typically have to drive around for 25 minutes to find a parking spot 3-4 blocks away from whatever pub we play at.
I have to carry my guitar, mini guitar stand, mic stand, mando, and something that has my mic, floor pre amp/di, xlr cords, 1/4 inch cords, extras, capos, picks, tuner, cough drops, Advil …
For that something…, best I could come up with is a knapsack. That and the guitar (gig bag) go on my back. Mic and guitar stand in one hand, mando in the other. I wish I could find an easier way.
Following this thread,