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when we went backpacking thru europe we had to pay to have our bag wrapped in plastic wrap cause of the straps dangling off the bag and the airline saying they would get stuck in the conveyer belts ....anyone else experience this?? does anyone have any ideas on how they set up their bags for the plane? or a trick we could use so we wont have to pay for this??
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#1 Posted: 31/1/2013 - 11:01
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hi krysta,
many years ago i bought a black-colored lightweight duffle-style bag that's large enough to fit around my pack. i stuff my backpack into this bag any time i check the bag for a flight or store the bag in a bus cargo hold. it helps protect the pack and keep in clean as well. then when i arrive, i take the pack out of the bag, roll up the bag, and stuff it in my pack. the bag doubles as a laundry bag for taking clothes to/from the laundry when i'm on the road too. with any luck you can find something at a travel store or general goods store. take your pack with you to make sure it fits before you buy it.
if you are already in thailand, you'll see street vendors using something similar to pack up their goods at the end of the sales day. these are usually multi-colored striped bags made of a re-inforced plastic material that zip closed on the top and come in different sizes. you'll find them at MBK or the weekend market. good luck.
#2 Posted: 31/1/2013 - 11:50
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An outer bag like exacto says is good.
There are specific duffle type bags available for this in travel shops, at least in Western countries. They are light, but hopefully strong nylon and have zippers that can be locked with a padlock which gives a tiny bit of security against causal theft or (improbably) a baggage handler using your backpack to smuggle stuff.
Overpriced for what they are, but what travel gear isn't?
#3 Posted: 1/2/2013 - 03:18
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yeah here in canada, we have a mountain equipment co-op store.
when i back packed in 2011, i bought a $20.00 heavy duty light weight duffle bag, specifcally to put your back pack in and loaded into cargo, works great for buses as well, and i'd always lock it as well, and keeps your back pack perfectly clean,
for $20.00, you can't go wrong with that
#4 Posted: 1/2/2013 - 07:27
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thanks guys!! i will take a look for these bags!!
#5 Posted: 1/2/2013 - 10:02
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I assume you're talking about a large pack? I just use a smaller 40L travel pack - the straps can be tucked away for airline travel, but I also shrink wrap it for my protection. These days there are plenty of thieves among airline personnel (not that I carry many valuables, but I still like my privacy).
#6 Posted: 2/2/2013 - 10:04
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There are several purpose made airline transit bags including www.pro-tector.co.uk who have them ethically made in Nepal - Not too expensive and some good feedback on their testimonials page
Good Luck
Rob
#7 Posted: 14/4/2013 - 10:26
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Buy a travel pack, one that has the zip up cover to cover most of the straps. Then just tie up any of the other remaining ones. I haven't done a lot of travelling but never had issues with mine and I also love the travel pack style because you can easily lock the zippers.
#8 Posted: 14/4/2013 - 10:55