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Oh I won’t be bringing a suitcase, It’s for a backpacking trip so everything goes in that. They have nice duffels at REI for putting the backpack inside for a bit of protection when checking it but they’re too big to carry on my back for several weeks inside my backpack if I don’t have to.
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Rolo posted:Oh I won’t be bringing a suitcase, It’s for a backpacking trip so everything goes in that. They have nice duffels at REI for putting the backpack inside for a bit of protection when checking it but they’re too big to carry on my back for several weeks inside my backpack if I don’t have to. I've had good luck storing gear bags at airports. Even if there are no lockers, or lockers that are too small for the bag, there are often semi secure baggage rooms with wire cages for storing large items. Sometimes the services are run by the airport, other times they have been private 3rd party services. I usually found them by looking at the airports' home pages. All of this assumes you are flying in and out of the same airport, too.
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Feb 17, 2022 22:27
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A lot of airlines have big plastic bags for strollers and car seats. It's wasteful throwing away a big plastic bag every time though. I've had to do that before. Most times I do an outer duffel bag and leave the bag somewhere that I'm going to be returning, rental car, friends house, hostel, etc. I used an army bag once but it's heavier than a cheap duffel. All it is is an extra layer of protection keeping your straps and whatnot from getting ripped off or caught in the conveyor systems. If I'm going on a long trip where my pack is an integral part of the trip, as well as everything inside, I'll do it every time.
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Verman posted:A lot of airlines have big plastic bags for strollers and car seats. It's wasteful throwing away a big plastic bag every time though. I've had to do that before. Most times I do an outer duffel bag and leave the bag somewhere that I'm going to be returning, rental car, friends house, hostel, etc. I used an army bag once but it's heavier than a cheap duffel. I could take something lighter like that and reuse it at least, maybe use it as a laundry bag on the trip then reuse it on the way home. Cat rear end Trophy posted:I've had good luck storing gear bags at airports. Even if there are no lockers, or lockers that are too small for the bag, there are often semi secure baggage rooms with wire cages for storing large items. Sometimes the services are run by the airport, other times they have been private 3rd party services. I usually found them by looking at the airports' home pages. This isn’t a bad idea either!
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Feb 17, 2022 22:33
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FWIW I’ve never had any problems checking a backpack through to my destination. Cinching down the straps, doing all the buckles, and tucking away or tying up the loose ends seems to be more than OK. Is this something specific to the airline you’re flying or did something happen to your bag in the past?
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Feb 17, 2022 22:39
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I have a cheap canvas hockey bag I stuff it in to, something like this: https://sherwoodhockey.com/collections/bags/products/sher-wood-core-youth-carry-bag It also means I have a spare bag at my destination for whatever needs. It also compresses down real nice if I don't need the bag.
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Feb 17, 2022 22:47
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Freaquency posted:FWIW I’ve never had any problems checking a backpack through to my destination. Cinching down the straps, doing all the buckles, and tucking away or tying up the loose ends seems to be more than OK. Is this something specific to the airline you’re flying or did something happen to your bag in the past? No but other bags I’ve used in the past have flaps/compartments for tucking everything away, I just wanted to cover my butt with this one because it has nothing. If it’s not uncommon to just cinch everything down I may just try that.
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Feb 17, 2022 23:02
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I went to the surplus store and bought the biggest canvas duffel they had. Worked great.
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Feb 17, 2022 23:05
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There's no worry about the pack being crushed somehow? Like bending the frame?
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Fitzy Fitz posted:There's no worry about the pack being crushed somehow? Like bending the frame? I don’t think a piece of canvas (I.e, a duffel bag) was going to stop that anyhow. You could maybe wrap it in bubble wrap if that’s your concern, but I think you’re gonna be screwed either way in that scenario
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I just wouldn't have thought to trust my pack to being put through the normal luggage process, but if y'all have done it with no issues that's good to know.
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I figure I’ve done worse to my bag than anything the baggage handlers can do short of dragging it down the tarmac behind the cart, but I’m sure it’s a YMMV sort of thing. I know my bag doesn’t have a lot of fiddly bits on the outside and the ones that are there are easy enough to secure. If you have one with lots of bells and whistles, or something ultralight that you’d be worried would be damaged in the course of normal handling, I understand wanting a protective cover around it.
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I've checked it as-is many times in the past for travel and I consider myself lucky but I also really secure loose straps, cinch everything down tight etc. Like I said, if I'm going on a week long bucket list backpacking trip and that pack is full of gear and my entire trip relies on it showing up in tact, I'm not taking any chances and risking thousands of dollars on my pack getting ripped or a strap getting torn off, and something falling out. A cheap outer duffel bag makes me feel better. Sure you could always try to have it repaired or buy something new but you might not always have time or your location might not have the right/any replacement gear nearby.
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I usually just use my backpack's rain cover for protection if I check it 
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Chikimiki posted:I usually just use my backpack's rain cover for protection if I check it I did this maybe twice but I stopped when I got it back with a small hole on it. It looked like it rubbed against something when it was on a conveyor belt or something.
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Not sure if everyone hates REI now but they have ENO double nests on sale today for 23 dollars. https://www.rei.com/search?q=eno+doublenest+hammock
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They're going fast too! They sold out of the green while it was in my cart.
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Rolo posted:Not sure if everyone hates REI now but they have ENO double nests on sale today for 23 dollars. Oh boy, Ive been wanting to try a hammock for a while now and it looks like this is my chance. Anyone have recommendations for a reasonably priced suspension for these? This will be for car camping so weights not a big deal, I just dont want to get something so cheap itll drop me on my head in the middle of the night.
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With recent events at REI, what are some more “cottage” manufacturers I should check out?
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I've had a doublenest for years and it's excellent. i just use the Eno straps that have lots of loops. they work great but I wish the hammock itself had a way to fit them in the carry bag
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I love hammocks and I really want to buy one of these but I don't know when I'm actually going to get to use it. I just dropped $100 on a nice duffel and I'm trying to exercise some self-restraint.
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I have a park I like to bike to. Set up hammock, grab a book and a sandwich, love life. 23 bucks is just insane. I already have one and now I have a backup for if my 6 year old one ever gives out.
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Head Bee Guy posted:With recent events at REI, what are some more “cottage” manufacturers I should check out? What kind of gear are you looking for?
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guppy posted:I love hammocks and I really want to buy one of these but I don't know when I'm actually going to get to use it. I just dropped $100 on a nice duffel and I'm trying to exercise some self-restraint. Update: My self-control has failed me and I now own a hammock and an Atlas suspension system. Do I also need carabiners for this or do the straps do it on their own? The reviews made me question it but I don't know why you'd sell at least the suspension system without it. I do have a few from climbing but would probably get new, or at least reassign the climbing ones to this and buy new ones for that.
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guppy posted:Update: My self-control has failed me and I now own a hammock and an Atlas suspension system. Do I also need carabiners for this or do the straps do it on their own? The reviews made me question it but I don't know why you'd sell at least the suspension system without it. I do have a few from climbing but would probably get new, or at least reassign the climbing ones to this and buy new ones for that. The hanging straps typically wave a stitched loop at one end, and a daisy chain of loops at the other. You girth hitch the strap around a tree by passing the daisy chained end around the tree and through the single loop end, then you clip the carabiner on the hammock onto some loop in the daisy chain. You can adjust which loop of the daisy chain you use on each tree to adjust the height that the hammock hangs at, allowing you to account for how far apart the trees are. Assuming the Atlas system you mention comes with two of those straps, you should be good to go with no additional hardware needed. Edit: Looking at the Atlas system, it looks like what I described above so you should be all set. armorer fucked around with this message at 01:44 on Feb 20, 2022 |
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Perfect, thanks!
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Rolo posted:Now I’m looking for a protective way to check a 60L backpack. I was going to just get the pack duffel from REI but it’s way bigger and heavier packed than I thought it would be and I don’t want to carry it an entire trip. guppy posted:Update: My self-control has failed me and I now own a hammock and an Atlas suspension system. Do I also need carabiners for this or do the straps do it on their own? The reviews made me question it but I don't know why you'd sell at least the suspension system without it. I do have a few from climbing but would probably get new, or at least reassign the climbing ones to this and buy new ones for that. Just a fair warning from a dedicated hammock camper. Eno's are fine for lounging, hanging in parks, naps, etc. I would not recommended camping in one unless you're fairly short. If you want to make the jump after testing the waters to a full time hammock camping setup checkout Warbonnet, Dream Hammocks, Dutchware, Simply Light, HammockGear, etc.
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Don't forget Mary Ann's hammocks. The nice thing about that place is Mary Ann gets in the hammock with you.
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Head Bee Guy posted:With recent events at REI, what are some more “cottage” manufacturers I should check out? Not a manucacturer, but a very small camping and backpacking store opened in San Clemente CA recently. It is sort of like a pared down version of REI in that is has what you need to go backpacking, and that is it. You will find a lot of the usual suspect brands. Osprey, MSR, Smartwool, Darn Tough, etc. I have been trying to make as many purchases as I can from there, but stock is limited. Hopefully they can survive, but it is a very small operation that the owners actually work at. I don't ever see much foot traffic in it though. https://wanderersoutpost.com/
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Why the gently caress did Platypus discontinue the 2L LP water bladder?! That thing lasted me 4 years of daily abuse, which is 3.5 years longer than any other water bladder has ever lasted, and I still can't figure out where the leak is coming from, I just know it's leaking because my bag is wet and my field notebook is filled with black mold. Can anyone recommend a 2L bladder that's similarly sleek (it was a *perfect* tight fit for my bag) or point me toward someone, anyone who could hook me up with a replacement?
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treat posted:Why the gently caress did Platypus discontinue the 2L LP water bladder?! That thing lasted me 4 years of daily abuse, which is 3.5 years longer than any other water bladder has ever lasted, and I still can't figure out where the leak is coming from, I just know it's leaking because my bag is wet and my field notebook is filled with black mold. They still make the hoser, which I don't like because it's hard to dry out, and the big zip in a 2 litter size.
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Verman posted:They still make the hoser, which I don't like because it's hard to dry out, and the big zip in a 2 litter size. The big zip is the closest to the 2L LP but I worry that it's a bit too wide? I'll go ahead and buy it anyway, I need to pull the trigger on this rug for my new apartment anyway--but if it's too large I'll be coming for you, Verman. Mark my words.
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re: flying with a backpack, last time i flew with a 65 liter backpack i put it in an ikea bag that I got for $5. they sell a big rectangular one that's like the perfect size for a backpack, weighs almost nothing and still has straps and poo poo so you can carry it through the airport just fine
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Stalizard posted:re: flying with a backpack, last time i flew with a 65 liter backpack i put it in an ikea bag that I got for $5. they sell a big rectangular one that's like the perfect size for a backpack, weighs almost nothing and still has straps and poo poo so you can carry it through the airport just fine I live near one too! I’ll go look next time I go.
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DR FRASIER KRANG posted:With the burn bans that will be a seasonal thing between July and September in the PacNW, I've been looking at a propane fire source for next season. So I finally had a chance to test mine out and here are my thoughts: 1) it provides plenty of light that you can idly stare at without blinding yourself 2) you should stake the hose done with some kind of garden stakes so you don't trip on it 3) it honestly doesn't send out much heat but if they ever end up selling the diffuser for the top I could see it providing more lateral heat 4) it's pretty simple to set up and tear down.
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DR FRASIER KRANG posted:So I finally had a chance to test mine out and here are my thoughts: I appreciate this update. I'm still sorta considering something like this.
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treat posted:The big zip is the closest to the 2L LP but I worry that it's a bit too wide? I'll go ahead and buy it anyway, I need to pull the trigger on this rug for my new apartment anyway--but if it's too large I'll be coming for you, Verman. Mark my words. It doesn't fit, it's a solid 1.5" wider than the LP.  My rug doesn't fit the room either because I forgot about the radiator. I guess that means you're off the hook Verman, on account of my self-loathing.
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Head Bee Guy posted:With recent events at REI, what are some more “cottage” manufacturers I should check out? Garage Grown Gear is a good way to shop for stuff from cottage manufacturers in a central location.
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Fitzy Fitz posted:Xero makes some seriously minimalist sandals. I use them as camp shoes. Mine show up tomorrow. If they're awful, heads will roll, Fitzy Fitz. 
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I stick to my Sanuk sandal shoes because I am a little baby if something touches my foot while spiders still exist in the world.
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