by j4ever » Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:55 pm
by ExcitableBoy » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:25 am
by phlipdascrip » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:57 am
by DukeJH » Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:05 am
by Jerry L » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:26 pm
by phlipdascrip » Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:19 pm
Jerry L wrote:I don't think it matters which you choose. I don't bother with duffel bag anymore unless I'm on an extended trip and need the additional space. I only take the backpack and check it. I fly both continental US and international. I've never had any problems. When you stand at a baggage claim area waiting for your bag, you'll see plenty of other backpacks. I personally don't want to mess with the duffel bag unless I absolutely have to.
by jthomas » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:05 pm
phlipdascrip wrote:Jerry L wrote:I don't think it matters which you choose. I don't bother with duffel bag anymore unless I'm on an extended trip and need the additional space. I only take the backpack and check it. I fly both continental US and international. I've never had any problems. When you stand at a baggage claim area waiting for your bag, you'll see plenty of other backpacks. I personally don't want to mess with the duffel bag unless I absolutely have to.
I usually do the same thing and have not had any problems either; I tie all loose straps together or wrap them around some nearby loop, and extend the hip belt just long enough so I can close it wrapped around the front of the pack (reversed). I do prefer having it all stuffed in a bag though - peace of mind. Also it protects the fabric of the pack a bit against wear and tear.
by Baarb » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:16 pm
zodis wrote:DukeJH wrote:I too use a monster duffel bag to contain my checked backpack. Once I clear customs and immigration, the bag comes off and is stuffed into the pack and I carry the pack, well, like a pack.
I do the same thing. I have an Osprey Airporter LZ light weight duffel bag which is what we are talking about here. It was expensive but worth it. If you stay in a dormitory type of lodging or hostel and you have to leave your kit out in the open when you leave for the day, you can place your large pack and other stuff inside the duffel bag and lock the zippers together with a small pad lock. You can even get one of those small cable locks and fasten it to your bed post. Happy traveling!
by Lolli » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:05 pm
by Jerry L » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:53 pm
jthomas wrote:phlipdascrip wrote:Jerry L wrote:I don't think it matters which you choose. I don't bother with duffel bag anymore unless I'm on an extended trip and need the additional space. I only take the backpack and check it. I fly both continental US and international. I've never had any problems. When you stand at a baggage claim area waiting for your bag, you'll see plenty of other backpacks. I personally don't want to mess with the duffel bag unless I absolutely have to.
I usually do the same thing and have not had any problems either; I tie all loose straps together or wrap them around some nearby loop, and extend the hip belt just long enough so I can close it wrapped around the front of the pack (reversed). I do prefer having it all stuffed in a bag though - peace of mind. Also it protects the fabric of the pack a bit against wear and tear.
I think this is asking for trouble. I would never check my pack with everything exposed to get ripped. I put it in a duffle, which also holds the axe, pad and odds and ends. The Osprey looks fine to protect things in transit, but I question how long it would last being carried. I think a bombproof bag like the North Face Expedition Duffle would be a safer bet. I have seen people wrap the pack in bubble wrap or plastic then tape all around it, but that seems like a total PITA at each end of the trip. YMMV.
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