Fold-up duffle for sourvenir purchases?

Old Apr 11th, 2005, 05:37 PM
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yes. folds up into itself, into the outside pocket. Sounds like we are all talking about the same thing. Thanks to all for the suggestions of where to buy the Baggallini type bag. I could use a new one...and I hope it has the "staying power" of the one that has been so "loyal" to me. Very light weight nylon, but VERY sturdy.
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Old Apr 11th, 2005, 05:46 PM
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Some of the Baggallinis on ebags.com are shipping for free.
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Old Apr 11th, 2005, 06:52 PM
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I've used canvas bags with leather handles from the GAP, thin promotional duffles with company logos and cheap nylon duffles from Wal-Mart or similar. I just shove the empty duffle/bag in the outside pocket of my wheeled suitcase.

Along the way, I stuff it with dirty underwear, etc. and guidebook/ information no longer needed. This makes more room in the suitcase for goodies purchased along the way.

One thing I do make sure of - that the handles are big enough to loop over th wheeled suitcase handles. I use my "carryon bag" (usually an inexpensive backpack that also contains my purse) looped on top so I can manuever all - everything is together on wheels.

When I get home I just drop the duffle in the laundry room and start the first load.

None of the above have ever been damaged in transit home. Just remember to take off any shoulder strap from the duffle and zip into a pocket so it won't get hung up on things during the baggage process.

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Old Apr 11th, 2005, 06:55 PM
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I use an old surplus army nylon duffel bag and load it with worn clothes, shoes, etc at the end of a trip for a family of four. Load up our suitcases with everything else.
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Old Apr 12th, 2005, 01:50 PM
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I ordered the large Baggallini tote from ebags. And yes, they had free shipping, so I thought for $22 it was a great deal. Can't wait. Thanks for the great tips! (I got the purple. Decided to go for something bold.)
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Old Apr 12th, 2005, 03:10 PM
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We do the same thing on each trip. We purchased 2 very cheap nylon bags in Rome that we still use for that purpose...5 years later.
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Old Apr 12th, 2005, 10:44 PM
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On our trip to Europe 2 years ago, somebody rifled my suitcase while it was being stored at one of the hotels. Guess what they took?

My Baggallini tote! I was so bummed. Had no shopping bag, beach tote, day picnic tote, etc. for the rest of the trip. Now I store it in the locked portion of my suitcase.

Was I ever happy to find a Baggallini store at the train station in D.C. All the pretty colors. Was as good as shopping for shoes!

On my way home I use it to carry on all my more fragile souvenirs; pack all the rest in the suitcase and check it.
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Old Apr 20th, 2005, 11:40 AM
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My Baggallini just arrived! YAY! It is HUGE. I'll probably be able to get almost ALL of my clothes in it on the way home, leaving nearly my entire suitcase for souvenirs. Oh no, I'm going to be a shopping maniac!
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