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Post by tashdaddy on May 1, 2016 10:34:43 GMT -6
I realize we have a duffle bag thread, but those can range in size, and are usually weekender-ish. Where do y'all turn for your largest pieces of luggage, for week-long or month-long trips? The coolest I've seen so far are Saddleback Leather - Beast ($907) And the large Filson duffle  |
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Post by devastitis on May 1, 2016 10:46:46 GMT -6
I realize we have a duffle bag thread, but those can range in size, and are usually weekender-ish. Where do y'all turn for your largest pieces of luggage, for week-long or month-long trips? The coolest I've seen so far are Saddleback Leather - Beast ($907)And the large Filson duffle I feel like that Saddleback Bag would weigh more than any contents you put in it. |
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Post by exophobe on May 1, 2016 16:37:22 GMT -6
I come from the school of travel that says "if you're carrying that much stuff you're doing it wrong".  I've done a few months of travel with two bags that wouldn't fill half that amount of space, and even then, I felt like I was carrying too much. There are of course extraneous circumstances (like the reason for Munson designing the Saddleback Beast being that he needed to transport some large drums). Those wheeled bags with handles are great for airports, but once you're hauling it up three flights of stairs their convenience fades. If I were going to be living out of a bag for a year, I would consider these two giant duffles, but even then I'd probably try to prioritize down to a medium duffle worth of stuff -- though a need to travel with suits or more formal clothing would obviously shift the priorities and result in a need for increased volume. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 17:39:53 GMT -6
I have a Saddleback backpack, and it's AWESOME. I would never worry that it will fall apart or fail, and thankfully if it ever does, they have a 100 year warranty. Is it heavy? Obviously; it IS leather. But, for me, I don't care. I'm not out mountaineering, so I have no need to count ounces/grams. And realistically, there is no difference is packing a 1kg bag with 9kg of gear, or packing a 0.5kg bag with 9.5kg of gear.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 19:33:25 GMT -6
while not leather or likely to become beautiful with age...i've been using an eagle creek load hauler for travel the last few years. i've used it for week long business trips, but also used it as my only bag on a multiple month long trip around the world. it's versatile, unassuming, squeezes into any overhead bin, and when worn as a backpack has no exposed pockets or entry points.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 21:12:42 GMT -6
"and when worn as a backpack has no exposed pockets or entry points"
^^^That sounds great, specially for a world trip, which probably included a few places that aren't so wealthy or first-world.
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Post by tashdaddy on May 2, 2016 1:33:01 GMT -6
I come from the school of travel that says "if you're carrying that much stuff you're doing it wrong". I've done a few months of travel with two bags that wouldn't fill half that amount of space, and even then, I felt like I was carrying too much. There are of course extraneous circumstances (like the reason for Munson designing the Saddleback Beast being that he needed to transport some large drums). Those wheeled bags with handles are great for airports, but once you're hauling it up three flights of stairs their convenience fades... ...But are they sick convenience fades...bro? |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 3:12:38 GMT -6
^^^Funny, lmao!
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Post by gaseousclay on May 2, 2016 7:52:40 GMT -6
i've never had the need for such a large duffle. the G duffle I have seems to work well for basic weekend needs. I still want a duffle from Vermilyea Pelle and maybe a medium Filson. I don't need them but want them.
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Post by stinky on May 2, 2016 8:49:46 GMT -6
Pretty sure I could put all of the clothes I own in that Saddleback bag.
As someone who is on an airplane every 2-3 weeks, I tend to pack pretty minimalist--I can usually do a 3 day trip in my backpack, any more and I use my gym bag.
I think that most people who travel a lot end up with a lot of go-to pieces made of thinner, lighter fabrics that don't take up very much room in a bag. My best travel purchase in a long time was a Uniqlo ultralight down jacket that weighs nothing and takes up less room than a pair of socks when smooshed properly.
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Post by matt on May 2, 2016 8:59:01 GMT -6
My travel usually consists of my G duffle (V1) and my Ona Brixton bag (laptop bag which was my "other" bag when I got my Ernest Alexander - it's surprisingly solid). The beauty of the G duffle is that is never gets prompted for gate checking bags. I do need to consider a better option for my extended travel that warrants a suitcase or something along those lines. Maybe the Saddleback is worth considering.
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2016 9:08:18 GMT -6
I used to work three weeks in a row in Frankfurt, then home for a week. I got to where I could pack in my messenger bag, including my laptop and some printouts. I drive my wife crazy when we travel. She packs two roller bags, I usually take my briefcase or my messenger bag. I've slowly started to chip away at how much she takes, with the goal of never having to check a bag, even internationally for multiple weeks. Baby steps...
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Post by drewcandraw on May 2, 2016 9:10:31 GMT -6
Pretty sure I could put all of the clothes I own in that Saddleback bag. As someone who is on an airplane every 2-3 weeks, I tend to pack pretty minimalist--I can usually do a 3 day trip in my backpack, any more and I use my gym bag. I think that most people who travel a lot end up with a lot of go-to pieces made of thinner, lighter fabrics that don't take up very much room in a bag. My best travel purchase in a long time was a Uniqlo ultralight down jacket that weighs nothing and takes up less room than a pair of socks when smooshed properly. Truth, I traveled more often for work a couple years back and I learned to travel light and buy thinner fabric clothing to wash/dry quicker as well as packing space. For a week of traveling, I use a small timberland weekender bag which would prolly work for up two weeks. When I was overseas for 2-3 months I was just using a carry-on rolling bag and brought the full size luggage with another gym bag to put my purchased goods in. I think sometimes its cheaper to just buy certain items at the destination than to bring it. And I figured that it's easier to wear sweats/slippers/slip-ons for going through security checks. |
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2016 9:12:05 GMT -6
Pretty sure I could put all of the clothes I own in that Saddleback bag. As someone who is on an airplane every 2-3 weeks, I tend to pack pretty minimalist--I can usually do a 3 day trip in my backpack, any more and I use my gym bag. I think that most people who travel a lot end up with a lot of go-to pieces made of thinner, lighter fabrics that don't take up very much room in a bag. My best travel purchase in a long time was a Uniqlo ultralight down jacket that weighs nothing and takes up less room than a pair of socks when smooshed properly. So true, I have an Aether waterproof/windproof jacket that goes everywhere and rolls up and fits in an interior pocket. It's warm enough to work on its own down to about freezing and breathes well enough up to about 85 even in humid places. My constant travel worry is making quadruple sure I really did remember to pull my Helle knife out of my briefcase, that would not make for a fun TSA dialog. |
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Post by stinky on May 2, 2016 9:21:36 GMT -6
I used to work three weeks in a row in Frankfurt, then home for a week. I got to where I could pack in my messenger bag, including my laptop and some printouts. I drive my wife crazy when we travel. She packs two roller bags, I usually take my briefcase or my messenger bag. I've slowly started to chip away at how much she takes, with the goal of never having to check a bag, even internationally for multiple weeks. Baby steps... I cannot remember the last time I checked a bag. If traveling with someone checking a bag, Before 12pm: "Good luck with that; I'll be at the gate drinking coffee." After 12pm: "Good luck with that; I'll be at the bar." |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 9:34:44 GMT -6
Pretty sure I could put all of the clothes I own in that Saddleback bag. As someone who is on an airplane every 2-3 weeks, I tend to pack pretty minimalist--I can usually do a 3 day trip in my backpack, any more and I use my gym bag. I think that most people who travel a lot end up with a lot of go-to pieces made of thinner, lighter fabrics that don't take up very much room in a bag. My best travel purchase in a long time was a Uniqlo ultralight down jacket that weighs nothing and takes up less room than a pair of socks when smooshed properly. So true, I have an Aether waterproof/windproof jacket that goes everywhere and rolls up and fits in an interior pocket. It's warm enough to work on its own down to about freezing and breathes well enough up to about 85 even in humid places. My constant travel worry is making quadruple sure I really did remember to pull my Helle knife out of my briefcase, that would not make for a fun TSA dialog. I've had two small multitools confiscated by TSA over the last 15 yrs and still smack myself in the head for letting that happen. |
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2016 9:49:13 GMT -6
So true, I have an Aether waterproof/windproof jacket that goes everywhere and rolls up and fits in an interior pocket. It's warm enough to work on its own down to about freezing and breathes well enough up to about 85 even in humid places. My constant travel worry is making quadruple sure I really did remember to pull my Helle knife out of my briefcase, that would not make for a fun TSA dialog. I've had two small multitools confiscated by TSA over the last 15 yrs and still smack myself in the head for letting that happen. I got questioned for about half an hour at the ABQ airport for a 5mm Allen key in my bag a few years ago. I doubt a 737 even has an exposed 5mm bolt, not sure what the run around was all about. You can throw out my $0.33 tool, I'm sorry to threaten the world! |
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Post by stinky on May 2, 2016 10:00:28 GMT -6
I had a pair of nail clippers confiscated because they had a retractable nail file.
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Post by matt on May 2, 2016 10:11:21 GMT -6
I once forgot to take my toiletries out of my duffle bag when I went through security. They didn't notice or stop me. I'll assume they had no issues when it ran the x-ray...
Another related security story - I home-brew and brought in 4 smaller bottles (less than 20 oz) each to give to my coworkers. Once of my coworkers didn't drink his. He put it aside to bring home. A few weeks later, we're all in route to San Francisco for meetings and waiting on this coworker. He put the beer in his bag to go home and never removed it when he packed to travel. We get to the gate and he comes strolling up late and explains that he got stopped by security for having that bottle of beer in his bag. They claimed it. Hopefully someone enjoyed it.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 10:29:19 GMT -6
Firstly, I hate to travel. Only do it when I have to, not for leisure. Nothing less leisurely.
Traveling light is great when it's an option. Those huge duffel bags have a purpose. Really bulky light items. If I went on extended hunting trips I'd have one.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned suit bags. Seems essential to me. I have a vintage single fold that will hold a couple suits, shoes etc.
If I was to buy a new travel bag I'd probably go with a (edit) Pullman style. Not to big and functional.
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2016 10:34:45 GMT -6
Suit bags are just a lazy way of getting you to roll your stuff. Rolling works the best and takes up a lot less space. Plus I bought an expensive Tumi that fell apart within a few years and realized that big luggage companies are a scam.
A hot shower and a small bathroom press anything back into serviceable shape and a quick wash in the sink or tub keeps things clean. Dr Bronners strikes again.
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Post by stinky on May 2, 2016 10:51:33 GMT -6
If you buy cheap suits from BR Outlet or JC Factory, they don't wrinkle. |
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2016 11:08:59 GMT -6
If you buy cheap suits from BR Outlet or JC Factory, they don't wrinkle. And with a little strategic knotting, they double as a flotation device! |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 11:24:08 GMT -6
Suit bags are just a lazy way of getting you to roll your stuff. Rolling works the best and takes up a lot less space. Plus I bought an expensive Tumi that fell apart within a few years and realized that big luggage companies are a scam. A hot shower and a small bathroom press anything back into serviceable shape and a quick wash in the sink or tub keeps things clean. Dr Bronners strikes again. My Hartman is probably 40 years old. Still hanging in there. Nope, not rolling suits and dress shirts. If I've got to wear a suit I want it to look great not just serviceable. For me there's just no replacement for proper pressing. Hanging and steam will sure get rid of some wrinkling. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 11:27:30 GMT -6
Suit bags are just a lazy way of getting you to roll your stuff. Rolling works the best and takes up a lot less space. Plus I bought an expensive Tumi that fell apart within a few years and realized that big luggage companies are a scam. A hot shower and a small bathroom press anything back into serviceable shape and a quick wash in the sink or tub keeps things clean. Dr Bronners strikes again. i got through all of my travels with a bar of unscented dr. bronners. used it for pretty much everything other than toothpaste. |
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