Originally Posted by
oldpenny16
www.REI.com has zipper bags that cover specific sizes of back packs for the reason that straps can not only be torn off, but can get nasty dirty. If you are about to travel, a local store likely can sell you one.
I second REI. They have these awesome duffle bags that can fold into tiny little bags and weigh next to nothing but are perfect for putting your backpack in - AND they have a strap or two for ID and destination tags....