"Bundle packing" - what to use for the core!?
Nov 20, 2011, 2:33 am
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"Bundle packing" - what to use for the core!?
Hi all,
I just bought a Red Oxx Airboss, which I'm looking forward to on my next trip.
I want to try the 'bundle packing' method I read about on Onebag.com, but strangely, I'm having trouble finding something to buy to use as the core of my bundles!
I know you can use some underwear or similar clothing as a bundle, but I'd like to follow the strict method of some kind of pouch (approx 11" by 16", 30cm by 40cm) as the core.
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions please? (available to purchase in the UK would be even better)
Thanks in advance,
hbc
I just bought a Red Oxx Airboss, which I'm looking forward to on my next trip.
I want to try the 'bundle packing' method I read about on Onebag.com, but strangely, I'm having trouble finding something to buy to use as the core of my bundles!
I know you can use some underwear or similar clothing as a bundle, but I'd like to follow the strict method of some kind of pouch (approx 11" by 16", 30cm by 40cm) as the core.
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions please? (available to purchase in the UK would be even better)
Thanks in advance,
hbc
Nov 20, 2011, 4:04 am
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Originally Posted by hbc9999:17483982
Hi all,
I just bought a Red Oxx Airboss, which I'm looking forward to on my next trip.
I want to try the 'bundle packing' method I read about on Onebag.com, but strangely, I'm having trouble finding something to buy to use as the core of my bundles!
I know you can use some underwear or similar clothing as a bundle, but I'd like to follow the strict method of some kind of pouch (approx 11" by 16", 30cm by 40cm) as the core.
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions please? (available to purchase in the UK would be even better)
Thanks in advance,
hbc
I just bought a Red Oxx Airboss, which I'm looking forward to on my next trip.
I want to try the 'bundle packing' method I read about on Onebag.com, but strangely, I'm having trouble finding something to buy to use as the core of my bundles!
I know you can use some underwear or similar clothing as a bundle, but I'd like to follow the strict method of some kind of pouch (approx 11" by 16", 30cm by 40cm) as the core.
Does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions please? (available to purchase in the UK would be even better)
Thanks in advance,
hbc
Nov 20, 2011, 4:27 am
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How thick do you need? If you're strictly after a pouch then you might consider a laundry net with a sheet of card slipped in.
You can definitely get laundry nets at John Lewis (and very widely available elsewhere).
You can definitely get laundry nets at John Lewis (and very widely available elsewhere).
Nov 20, 2011, 8:17 am
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Congratulations on getting your Air Boss!
As the Air Boss is way too big for my needs (borrowed one and found that out) I can only say what the guys I travel with do.
They use an Eagle Creek packing folder for shirts as the core. There are many me-too brands of this item. http://www.eaglecreek.com/packing_so...cking_folders/
They send their shirts out to be done and have them folded.
As the Air Boss is way too big for my needs (borrowed one and found that out) I can only say what the guys I travel with do.
They use an Eagle Creek packing folder for shirts as the core. There are many me-too brands of this item. http://www.eaglecreek.com/packing_so...cking_folders/
They send their shirts out to be done and have them folded.
Nov 20, 2011, 8:02 pm
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goodness...I've never tried it but this bundle method just seems like a lot of extra work -- having to button everything, 'pre-packing'...i just use a travelpro 22" with the zipper/fold-over internal attachment for hung items (slacks, suit, etc)...nothing comes out wrinkled. As for shirts, i am convinced dress shirts are going to get wrinkled no matter what i do...to me there is just no comparison to a freshly ironed or pressed shirt regardless of how it is packed. I also feel like the ironing helps get rid of the 'been in a bag' smell...so an iron works great and one less thing to pack.
Nov 21, 2011, 7:51 pm
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goodness...I've never tried it but this bundle method just seems like a lot of extra work -- having to button everything, 'pre-packing'...i just use a travelpro 22" with the zipper/fold-over internal attachment for hung items (slacks, suit, etc)...nothing comes out wrinkled. As for shirts, i am convinced dress shirts are going to get wrinkled no matter what i do...to me there is just no comparison to a freshly ironed or pressed shirt regardless of how it is packed. I also feel like the ironing helps get rid of the 'been in a bag' smell...so an iron works great and one less thing to pack.
I only use bundle packing when I am trying to maximize my space in a single bag (usually longer leisure intl trips)
Nov 22, 2011, 8:30 am
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I don't see why you MUST use a pouch. Dyment isn't super strict on that, and neither should you. I just fold clothes/underwear that I don't care about getting smashed into a nice, tight bunch and use that as my bundle.