Practicing While Away

I'm debating how best I might stay practiced while away from home. I need something that is portable and will not be annoying in a dorm room setting. Maybe a headphone amp? Maybe just playing unplugged?

Straplocks

I picked up a set of the Schaller units on Thursday and I plan to try them out on my fretless. I suppose the fact that I refinished that one has made it my de facto tinkering bass. If I want to try any new hardware or whatever, that's where I do that.