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need some help on this duffel bag..

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saga77039 Joined: Dec 06 Points: 4 Posts: 1 Posted: 2006-12-26 21:17:00    Im looking to pick up this bag to my trip to europe in march. i dont know the exact dimensions but as far as the cu. in. are concerened its what i was looking for. im hoping that it will be small enough for a carry on (the site doesnt mention dimensions) but in case i do have to check it....do you guys think this is durable enough to hold up if i check it?? http://www.ebags.com/ground/vox_duffel_medium/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=49510 thanks, james Reply    Reply with quote    Contact saga77039   rangutan Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 34752 Posts: 1044 Posted: 2006-12-27 13:47:00    The regulations for hand baggage has changed so drastically the last few years. In the 90's I carried a large sports bag onboard with all my heaviest articles, weighing more than my checked-in luggage! This is not allowed anymore. Your travel agent or the airline will give you the exact current limits, usually around 5kg and 60x40x30cm. Good airline websites give this info under their "baggage" or "F.A.Q." webpages. Funny, there seems never to be a weight limit how much one can take aboad stuffed in pockets or in duty-free carry-bags ;-) "Durable"? Plastic bags are also OK for carry-on luggage. I now use a soft hikers "day pack" which I can sling over the shoulders if need, ramp corridors seem to be getting extreamly longer at airline hubs and big airports so handle and wheels on a small compact case are ideal! RR [ This Message was edited by: rangutan on 2006-12-27 13:53 ] --- Rudolf "Rangutan" Graspointner Reply    Reply with quote    Contact rangutan