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Thread: Luggage - hard vs soft case
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06-10-2021, 08:02 AM #76
Luggage - hard vs soft case
Honestly I check bags all the time. If you are prepared for what will happen if your stuff doesn’t show then the occasional mishap shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Just never check anything you need day 1.
And yeah, global entry is the way to go. Worth the money ten times over
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06-10-2021, 08:26 AM #77
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06-10-2021, 09:43 AM #78
If I’m checking a bag that means I’m carrying lots of stuff - therefore I prefer wheeled luggage - therefore it’s gonna have some structure to it - I prefer the soft top on a frame vs a fully rigid suitcase. (non-wheeled duffles if flying into a lodge by helicopter)
If I’m going carryon only that means I’m not bringing much stuff - nor do I plan on having my carryon on my back for prolonged periods of time - so a simple duffle (patagonia black hole 40L) eliminates the weight of wheels and frame - also is more compressible. Don’t need added padding on the back panel or the shoulder straps either - I’m past the age of backpacking/hitchhiking through tropical countries.
The worst was checking bags while city hopping through Europe - once the bag was delayed (I flew - the bag didn’t) it didn’t catch up to me until I was long since back in North America. Then to add insult to injury the bag got run over on the tarmac and $2500 worth of stuff was ruined - airline compensated me the full amount though.
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06-10-2021, 11:24 AM #79
NEVER check your boots (or bike shoes). Carry on everything you can't do your trip without. Boots, helmet, goggles, gloves, ski pants, base layers and beacon will let you salvage a trip with missing skis a lot easier than not.
"I'm sorry we removed your ski bag because the aircraft was overweight. You'll get your bag tomorrow night. What? You needed those at skis and skins for a tour tomorrow? Not to worry, well we'll cover a 1 day rental at Gapey-McGaper-Face's Carving Ski Emporium that is only 50 miles out of your way." -Southwest Airlines RNOOriginally Posted by blurred
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06-10-2021, 01:49 PM #80
Gospel truth there
For duffels tnf or patagucci duffels are the best. Hard to wear out. Semi waterproof if you have to bungee to the car roof.
They also have shoulder straps.
Insta backpack.
A heavy checked bag with wheels sucks on uneven ground.
For carryon you need spinner wheels. Why the fuck was that not invented years ago?? So much more convenient rolling down the airport hallways.. . .
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06-10-2021, 01:52 PM #81
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06-10-2021, 02:13 PM #82Registered User
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AC used to leave skis off every flight in here during ski season becuase the Dash 8/ 300 as configured could not carry all its luggage so there could be a 1200$ heli load of BC skis going into the local hut the next day as skis caught up with the skiers, same things happened with hunting and fishing gear
on the way to Niseko AC left my buddies gear off the flight out, fortunatley it caught up
The freight problem got fixed when they went to the Dash 8 model 400 which also had better avionics to land in shittier weather
I carry-on my boots in a 40L ski pack which is also all the room I need for travel on a non ski vacaLast edited by XXX-er; 06-12-2021 at 11:22 AM.
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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06-10-2021, 02:15 PM #83
the reason you need spinning wheels and a handle and a frame for your carryon is the weight of the bag - which is mainly caused by the wheels and the handle and the frame.
If you can't carry your clothes and your ski boots on your back from the curb to the plane maybe take up another sport like knitting.
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06-10-2021, 02:23 PM #84
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06-10-2021, 04:33 PM #85
Heh. My carryon is a backpack with boots gloves beacon and goggles.
But the rest of the family has spinners.
My backpack is also my backcountry pack. Double winning.
PS. Spinners aren’t for the weight. It’s for casually pushing the load. While sipping a mocha latte double shot whatever that my wife is drinking. . .
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06-10-2021, 04:37 PM #86
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06-10-2021, 04:47 PM #87
Eagle creek is going away this year: https://outsidebusinessjournal.com/b...qwDxRGBQvVw_y4
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06-10-2021, 05:57 PM #88
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06-10-2021, 06:12 PM #89
I've not fondled that particular Osprey bag but I bet the durability is just as good as Patagonia's.
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06-10-2021, 06:20 PM #90
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06-10-2021, 06:46 PM #91
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06-10-2021, 09:24 PM #92Registered User
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back in the day I was sitting in a boarding lounge when a stylish woman in a suit with the fuck me pumps went tap tap walking towards the ribbed flooring of a ramp towing her wheeled case, when her case hit the ribs it made a fart sound
the business men who have obviously seen this before all clapped on cue without looking up from their reading material, twas very funnyLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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06-10-2021, 10:28 PM #93
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06-11-2021, 06:33 PM #94
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06-11-2021, 07:04 PM #95______
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Bummer about Eagle Creek.
I have a backpack that is like 20 years old from them. Bomber zippers, padding, etc.
It was my school bag from 8th grade through college and then took on day pack status. Still gets used from time to time.
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