The MEINL Travel Series Rope Tuned Djembes are great drums for professionals as well as those who just want to enjoy an afternoon playing at home or with a drum circle. These patented djembes are ultra-lightweight (20% lighter than fiberglass djembes) which makes them easy to carry around. The combination of a synthetic head and shell produces sharp slaps along with deep bass tones and makes them the perfect drum for outdoor use since they are unaffected by climatic conditions like heat or humidity