Overlanding Luggage?

[TheBuddyExpedition]

I did a cursory search, but didn't come up with anything, what do you experienced overlanders do for luggage?

I have a huge OGIO wheeled bag, but was wondering is there something better to put your clothes/personal stuff in while you're on the road?

 

[kevint]

I've made a couple of trips with these. So far I like them.

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-luggage_duffels/base-camp-duffel-large.html

 

[fredgoodsell]

I agree with the North Face duffels. I have 2 in different sizes and those things are completely bombproof.

 

[jaxs1984]

I too use the North Face duffels. I have two sizes small and medium. One for clothes and the other for camping gear. I'm very happy with it.

 

[coastsider]

I gotta say as well, North Face, bomb proof. My go to luggage.

 

[haven]

If you're using a camper with a storage system (a fancy description for drawers and shelves), then folks often use large plastic storage tubs with locking tops to store and organize clothes and bedding. Dust and moisture are constant companions on a trip that includes gravel/dirt roads and unimproved camping sites. The storage tubs come in a wide range of sizes, so you can usually find the right size to fit your particular storage spaces.

The tubs make a good way to organize tools and cooking equipment, too. (Just keep the clothes separate from the tools, OK?)

 

[RangeBrover]

I've used eagle creek bags for a long time and have been nothing but satisfied with them. I picked up some rei ruffles last year for a last minute trip though and they've held up great. If they do fail I can always take the back for a replacement.

 

[TexasTJ]

I'm in on the North Face Base camp duffel as well. Tons of sizes and the Price is not to bad. I drove through a Major storm in Wyoming one time with mine on the roof. I was sure all my stuff would be wet, but no it was all as dry as it went in.

 

[TheBuddyExpedition]

Ok then, I'll 86 the OGIO for the duffels!!!

Thanks for the advice/input!!!

 

[Ray Hyland]

If I am putting stuff on the roof I love the waterproof bags, especially the Sea-line dry bags.

If I am putting stuff in the truck I prefer the Filson canvas duffle bags. They are bomb-proof and breathe well, so your gear doesn't start to get "musty" after a few weeks on the road.

Ray

 

[SWITAWI]

I just gotta throw this in for laughs - http://www.gasca.se/

As I understand it the original top-loading version was made for traveling DJs to haul their LPs. The split-case came later.

EDIT: Like anything else this 'hip' I knew they wouldn't be cheap, but my perverse curiosity led me to send an email to the maker at info@twrd.de just to find out what the price and availability were in the USA. Here was the response...

Hello Reid,

thanks for your interest in our GasCase.

You can order your GasCase straight away via e.mail. The price is 175USD + 50USD for the transport to the States. Please give me the colour you want and I will check our warehouse.

One thing more. Could you please tell me how you know the GasCase.

Thanks and best regards

Ivor Puch

________________________________

TWRD.
Speyerer Strasse 14
60327 Frankfurt

$225USD... :Wow1: Um, wow.

 

[ab1985]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051DVJ0Q?dpm=1&pi=SL75&qid=1359496376&ref_=mp_s_a_1&sr=8-2

I picked up a couple of these for Christmas. The price is right and they seem plenty rugged for my purposes. Sorry, no loud colors. Just good old black and olive drab.

 

[digitaldelay]

I just gotta throw this in for laughs - http://www.gasca.se/

As I understand it the original top-loading version was made for traveling DJs to haul their LPs. The split-case came later.

Oh, man, those are awesome! A red or green one would certainly make air travel more entertaining!

Jason

 

[kevint]

It would be good to actually look at the North Face duffles in person before you buy. There are always tradeoffs. The North Face duffles are quite stiff. I've read that they get more flexible over time.

If you go with a duffle, I like to use some stuff sacks inside to keep some things together like underwear and socks.

I bought the North Face duffles so that I could lash them on top of the trailer if need be with minimal dust and moisture intrusion. They are not waterproof but they don't make it easy for water to enter.

I do a little travel back and forth to Africa and see a lot of them in line at the airport. Because of the bright colors of most of them, they stand out.

 

[RttH]

Red Oxx! For everything! They are bomb proof, very well made.