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Jan 25, 2026 | 9:13 am

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WineCountryUA

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Originally Posted by VRFast

I have to second the comment about the ski luggage Dr Jabadski. We're on a ski trip now and we never have luggage less than 50 lbs each when we go, no ski boots either. Bad thing is after 1/31 I need to fly First in order to get the 70 lb limit, which my wife is OK with

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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA

Heavy bags require special handling. 50 lbs is the max OSHA weight for a single person to handle unassisted. .....

Also and issue if you are returning on non-UA flight that might have a 50 lbs limit. A handy under $10 travel tool is a luggage scale

Amazon.com : bag scale for luggage

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