Originally Posted by sent

My husband and I travel with carry on luggage only. On the way home from our trips, my husband always seems to have acquired 5 or 6 bottles of local wines and liquors we have to deal with getting home. I always forget to order those wine skins. I wrap each bottle in a plastic bag, roll it in an article of clothing, and then arrange the bottles in the luggage cushioned with clothing the best I can. I only use the clothes for wrapping and cushioning that we are willing to sacrifice should there be a wine casualty.

So far in 7 trips, I've only had 1 alcohol casualty, a 1.5L wine bottle that ruined one of my shirts and an old dress. The other four 750 mL bottles in the same suitcase were ok. On this last trip, the wine and limoncello all made it home safely. My actual suitcase didn't fare so well. The rollerboard handle was busted beyond repair. Luckily AA came through and replaced it for me but I sacrificed my favorite suitcase for my husband's limoncello.