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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by codex57
Should I go 29" or is it too easy to go over the 50lb weight limit with those things? Are they too bulky (ie hard to handle, don't fit in hotel rooms, etc)?

It'll prolly only be used once a year so if it's not a big deal (weight, bulkiness, etc), I'd rather go big so I can fit more in.
Not hard to handle but I did find it easy to cross the 50LB limit with my 29" that used to be my staple during the old 70LB days.

I just switched to 26" for that very reason. I also carry an inexpensive light duffel at the bottom of this bag; it can become my extra bag if I buy stuff over there, otherwise it can be a laundry bag.
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