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Old Dec 26, 2024 | 8:52 am
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Originally Posted by RustyShackleford1
No. There's also pouches on the sides and on the back, pretty flimsy and prone to damage. Gotta put in a bag or shrink wrap.
"(F)limsy and prone to damage" is not "good luggage".

Regardless, options to mitigate the situation include nylon laundry bags, 6mil trash bags, contractor grade trash bags (minimum 3mil), binding straps, reusable zip ties, shipping tape, etc.

The best option would be an appropriate checked bag such as a duffle bag. If budget is an issue, endless used duffle bags for sale online. The military bags are indestructable.

Cardboard boxes are a good option if the box is heavy duty / 2 ply and if the box is a good fit for the item in the box. And the box must be taped shut with heavy duty tape. Heavy duty sized boxes are not inexpensive and generally are only sold in quantity of 10.

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