I know if I carry it everywhere, even in the softcase, it's going to get subjected to a fair amount of abuse.

I lug mine around in a Pelican hardcase; the 1200 model fits the empeg fairly tight - remote and an USB or ethernet cable can also be included but not much more. If you want to include the power adapter, more wires and wire adapters etc, then the 1400 is for you...

/Michael