Originally Posted by
Emerson Bigills
I have flown across country four round trips to backpack. Always put the trekking poles inside the checked backpacks, which were usually around 60 liters. I have used the REI Pack Duffel a few times, but recently went by the local U-Haul and got a $6 roll of movers wrap. It's like Saran Wrap on steroids. Wrapped up the pack like a mummy. Kept it clean and protected. Got to destination airport, unwrapped it and disposed of the wrap. I will admit that when you see the pack come onto the baggage claim conveyor it is a sigh of relief. Happy Trails.