Overlanding Luggage?

[College Kid]

I am a fan of the MEC/REI Duffels as well, when you don't need the waterproof aspect of the North Face ones.

My wife on the other hand can't stand a duffel, I'd love to see what others have found in more traditional suit case design?

I travel a fair amount for work and it would be great to have something that could double for overland travel and also handle my suits for business trips.

 

[shackney]

Preferred luggage

In answer to your question, I think it depends on what you'll be doing and what type of vehicle you'll be traveling in, and where you'll stay if you stay outside your vehicle once you get to your destination(s).

We have always used bags with wheels, and depending on all of the above, the choices have varied.

For trips by bike, we use Lowepro camera bag inserts for our clothing & toiletries. Two of these fit into the XL or XXL REI or Eagle Creek duffels during flights and then they are laced onto the tops of our Touratech boxes when we're enroute (our Lowepro camera bags stuffed with camera equipment go inside the Touratech boxes).

For trips where we were on a bike with a chase truck, we used rolling duffles with many sections and pockets (easy to segment stuff for quick access in the truck). Eagle Creek bags are awesome (as are their pack cubes for keeping everything really well organized, a must for me!).

For trips where we were staying in our FUSO, we preferred duffels that folded down to nothing, and that could be grabbed and stuffed quickly should we need to bug out. The REI and Eagle Creek duffels are rugged, lightweight and the companies stand behond their products.

When we fly in someplace and will rent a vehicle and be going in and out of hotels, we prefer either small rolling bags (remember that many country's hotels either have no lift or very small ones) or duffels that fold completely flat.

Hopefully you will find that one of these options serves you well.

 

[tdesanto]

For outside the vehicle, I'd recommend the waterproof duffel bags.

For inside storage, we love our RedOxx AirBoss bags. They keep you organized and it's easy to get to what you want quickly. They're made in the US and have a lifetime warranty. Well thought out and well made.

 

[Fenrir]

North Face Duffels without a doubt. I have 3 and am going to buy a fourth.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Red Oxx bags. Without a doubt. They're bulletproof, and have a lot of good ideas built in. They're made in my hometown too
I've seen the bags being made. These folks really know what they're doing. They build these things to withstand anything.

Seems like their idea is you should be able to pass on your luggage as heirlooms.

 

[ebg18t]

I also use the north face duffles. Most of mine are 15 years old and still in good condition.

 

[SHARP]

Seal Line Boundry and Boundry Pro Packs! 115 L. Larege duffel size bags, that keep your gear dry and can be used as a carry pack. Could for all uses.

 

[PhilActual]

I'm a Hotshot Firefighter. We use The Pack Shack for duffels, waterproof bottoms and water resistant tops. Bomb proof. For line gear we go with Mystery Ranch, best line gear ever, and they sell normal packs too. And if you have the bucks you can get the Filson duffles.

 

[off-roader]

I go the low cost / KISS route using Outdoor Products duffle bags, stuff sacks within them for my socks, underwear, & tshirts, etc. & a basic toiletries bag from REI.

I don't really need to store/carry them on my roof rack nor do i need to use them for airline travel (although I have before) so water resistance isn't really an issue. If there was ever a reason to put them up on the roof then there are coated inside to help with water resistance & I also have tarps to minimize the possibility of water intrusion.

 

[sixbennetts]

http://youtu.be/6ljOj6GVcnQ

:coffeedrink:

 

[off-roader]

http://youtu.be/6ljOj6GVcnQ

:coffeedrink:

lol

 

[toymaster]

^^^^^^^^ Proof the right luggage could save your life. :ylsmoke:

Red Oxx bags. Without a doubt. They're bulletproof, and have a lot of good ideas built in. They're made in my hometown too
I've seen the bags being made. These folks really know what they're doing. They build these things to withstand anything.

Seems like their idea is you should be able to pass on your luggage as heirlooms.

I had no idea they were made in Billings. Are the prices the same at the store as on the website?

 

[Vegasrandall]

duffels

BAD bags are seriously tough, use for a towing link tough. Best American Duffel Co.