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Post by texasbb on Jul 8, 2019 15:15:39 GMT -8
What's all the kerfuffle about a duffel? That's probably kerfuffel below the equator or someplace. |
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Post by reuben on Jul 8, 2019 15:16:18 GMT -8
I don't do it often, but I will fly overseas for a multiweek trip. The last thing I want is another bag to haul around when I get there, regardless of how it's spelled or whether or not it has wheels. And given that I will have a knife, possibly trekking poles, and definitely tent stakes, hauling it to the gate to avoid a few conveyor belts isn't an option.
So I just truss it up and pray. Some airports have services that will shrinkwrap your bags, so that's a good option to avoid a belt or strap getting tangled up in the system.
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Post by reuben on Jul 8, 2019 15:18:05 GMT -8
What's all the kerfuffle about a duffel? That's probably kerfuffel below the equator or someplace. In french it's kerfuffle. In spanish it's kerfuffel. |
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Post by balzaccom on Jul 8, 2019 17:42:25 GMT -8
We take each pack in its own suitcase, one of which is larger than the other. Then we leave the suitcases at a trailhead hotel, one inside the other. Works fine. Duffles will also work, but with hiking pokes, we didn't want them to get crushed in a soft bag.
And yes, it's easier to pack the pack flat and then add everything else into the suitcase...
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 8, 2019 18:46:25 GMT -8
In NZ we had a rental car, so the extra bag was, if anything, a help in keeping things organized.
When we went to Peru, we left bags in various hotels and hostels around, coming back to them each time with no issues. IIRC, when we flew to Cuzco we left bags in our ho(s)tel in Lima, since we had full tramping gear and were not going to be doing that on that segment of the trip.Then we left more stuff in a hostel at the end of the road, because you are very limited in luggage on the train to Machu Picchu—just had overnight stuff.
If you have to schlepp everything the whole time, skipping the duffel/le duffle makes sense. Used to be some airports had big plastic bags you could put things like packs and car seats into. Maybe they still do? That would be a sensible way to protect it.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Jul 8, 2019 18:54:11 GMT -8
Schlepp or schlep? Or shlep?
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jul 8, 2019 20:28:45 GMT -8
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jul 8, 2019 21:23:22 GMT -8
FWIW - My packs below 60L (no frame or just a piece of foam inside) are carry-on with a small silnylon duffle for checked (food bag with contents, stove, knife, and taped up hiking poles).
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Post by geosp on Jul 9, 2019 0:55:59 GMT -8
Just learnt another bit to add to my store of useless information - apparently duffle/duffel bags were named after the coarse material they were made from which was manufactured in Duffel, Belgium. The name appearing in the mid 1600's.
So even though we in NZ use the English version of 'Duffle' it looks like we may actually have it wrong...
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jul 9, 2019 6:01:19 GMT -8
While you can use a duffle, a stuff sack is a lot cheaper. Campmor and others may very large, inexpensive stuff sacks. The idea is to keep the straps etc. from getting caught on stuff. I think some of the baggage handlers go out of their way to destroy anything they see as a nuisance.
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Post by Westy on Jul 9, 2019 7:09:31 GMT -8
Second these! The two common backpacking things that you simply can't fly with are cooking fuel and bear spray. Btw, don't ask the airlines, it's TSA that makes the rules and screens your luggage. Doing that will keep the straps and belt away from any moving parts in the luggage handling process. Also, trekking poles are not carry-on. |
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