Packable Travel Bags but strong enough to check
Nov 16, 2017, 9:35 am
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Packable Travel Bags but strong enough to check
Can anyone recommend (if it exist) a weekend/overnight bag that is compactable, but strong enough that if I check it, it won't risk being rip apart? The ones that I see online seems to be REALLY thin material (hence probably why they can be folded up so small), but trying to find a backup bag I can haul my dirty laundry in case I buy a lot of things while on vacation. Not a big fan of carrying my big backpack another another carry-on.
Nov 16, 2017, 9:59 am
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https://www.amazon.com/Gonex-Foldabl...ackable+duffle
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
Nov 16, 2017, 10:37 am
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https://www.amazon.com/Gonex-Foldabl...ackable+duffle
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
Nov 17, 2017, 7:23 am
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https://www.amazon.com/Gonex-Foldabl...ackable+duffle
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
I have that one for just the purpose you are looking for. Surprisingly sturdy and has a shoe pocket too. Folds pretty small, but not tiny. I can jam it in my carry on.
Which seems like it was made by the same manufacturer, but branded differently. I've never had any problems with it, it's held up to the baggage belts quite well.
Nov 17, 2017, 12:04 pm
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Obviously the SDR D3 but also obviously noone will buy it (because it's 745 USD for a 39L bag but then again it's 515g). Less foldable, more sturdy are the Red Oxx Aviator bags. I have zero doubts it will come out unscratched. Is there anything that could hurt these things? I do not think so.
Nov 17, 2017, 2:20 pm
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I usually carry a Samsonite Tote-a-Ton Bag along. It packs small & when needed can carry a lot of stuff. The material is thin of course, but its been sturdy so far (checked-in on 3 fights). I picked it up at BBB for like $15 about a year ago.
Nov 23, 2017, 9:27 am
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Location: In a hotel somewhere trying to repack everything I brought (and bought) in to a carry-on smaller than my last one.
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I have a few of these and use them as schlepping bags too. They are just under maximum size.
Nov 28, 2017, 9:47 am
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Wow, I agree that IS ridiculous. In comparison, the samsonite tote-a-ton seems to cost 30 USD for a 95L bag weighing 450g (1lb). Not sure anyone would ever be able to justify spending that much on it for less space and a heavier bag.
Nov 28, 2017, 10:58 am
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Nov 28, 2017, 11:49 am
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I have large and XL Le sportsac weekenders (bought on clearance at an outlet store - didn't care about pattern as long as it was bright ;-) They fold down nicely in the front pocket of my carry-on bag and I tend to use it for souvenirs on the return. (or dirty laundry gets checked and souvenirs are carried on ;-) Have been doing for years, no rips or tears, decent handles & straps too.
Nov 28, 2017, 12:19 pm
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While not as small as the others mentioned here, I always take my Red Oxx XS Aviator if I know I may need (a lot) of extra space on the way home. It opens almost completely flat so it takes up hardly any room at the bottom of my bag. And it is hands down my favorite bag. It holds a crap ton of stuff and it is practically indestructible.
https://www.redoxx.com/Shop-by-Gear-...-XS/13/Product
https://www.redoxx.com/Shop-by-Gear-...-XS/13/Product