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Old 08-12-2007, 12:06 PM   #1
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Gigantic Duffels(w/ wheels)

my friends at my adventure programs all had these carry-all duffel bags literally carry-all...they were huge..i want one they were like canvas and reallly long...my friend who did soar from june 9-July 31st(she did various sessions including 2 californias) had one and it was the same one she had 2 summers b4 that when we did california together then so they're very durable..i just thought of all the uses i could use it for..including doing soar right after christmas for there christmas in the keys program(one more Soar program..don't worry i will make sure i will have all my applications in b4 then..)Do u know where i can find these duffle bags???
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Old 08-12-2007, 12:39 PM   #2
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Lands End has them but so does Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Target too.
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Old 08-12-2007, 12:40 PM   #3
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They also have them at LL Bean.
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Old 08-12-2007, 01:15 PM   #4
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we got ours at Target, D will be keeping them in her dorm, they can lay flat
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Old 08-12-2007, 01:21 PM   #5
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If they are out at the regular stores, try sporting goods stores. Hockey season is starting again soon, and all the players get them
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Old 08-12-2007, 02:08 PM   #6
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S has one from LL Bean. It's been through multiple moves, and also traveled across southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is still in excellent condition. I'd buy another one of these in a heartbeat. The size he has cost around $100 and worth every penny.
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Old 08-12-2007, 02:19 PM   #7
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You can also get them online through luggage.com
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Old 08-12-2007, 02:37 PM   #8
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^im talking about army bags i realized what there called there really good..i have the LL Bean Large w/ wheels...in blue and the large w/o wheels.
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:11 AM   #9
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Eddie Bauer has them, too.
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Old 08-13-2007, 11:51 AM   #10
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be careful about size, however, since airlines have linear restrictions (length + width + height). If you exceed the size limitation (typically 62 inches for domestic flights), you might be required to pay additional to check your bag.
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:10 PM   #11
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I just bought this one for my daughter: http://www.ebags.com/ebags/mother_lo...?modelid=54633

But the larger 29" one looks good too. As bluebayou said, you have to very careful with a large bag. Although both the 25" and the 29" bags meet the size restrictions, it's easy to pack the big one so that it is over the 50 lb. maximum.
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:24 PM   #12
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We have gotten these at REI - they are huge and lightweight yet sturdy.
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Old 08-14-2007, 08:51 AM   #13
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We also have bought bags from ebags in the past. S has found that weight limit is always a problem for him. This summer we replaced one of his rolling duffels with a big canvas army-navy bag from a military supplier. This bag has straps so it can be carried on his back.

He shleps all his bags from Logan on the T to BU, changing lines once. I would love a picture of this.
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Old 08-14-2007, 11:36 AM   #14
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^UM Wow how does he do it??? Ive been on the T numerous times when my sister went to school in boston it can get very crowded easilly
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