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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
Hey, CP'ers, need help.
I am looking for an extra-extra large duffel-type cargo bag to pack lots of beach stuff (folding chairs, umbrella, beach towels, etc.). I will need to check the bag in, so it needs to be very lightweight.
Something cheap and cheerful, like this $4 IKEA Fracta bag pictured below, but twice bigger; 48"-50" would be ideal.
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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
We're not going to a hotel or resort. Renting is expensive over there, $40US/day. Regardless. we do have all this stuff, and it's good quality. Why not take it with us and use it; if it's not gonna cost us anything extra.
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Do you expect to not get charged an oversize bag fee? Youre worried about the weight of the bag but the size is going to get you as well. Air Canada's oversize bag fee is $100. So $200 plus tax round trip.
Is there a Walmart, dollar store, or other discount retailer where you are going? You could buy some cheap stuff that would be sufficient for the week and then leave it behind or donate it. Sounds like less hassle to make a stop to pick up this and other stuff you might need for the week rather than hauling that bag around with you. Id also be worried about how your folding chairs and beach umbrella are going to survive as checked baggage in a plastic tree bag even if you bubble wrap it.