Tote Bag

[Frankybaby66]

Hi fellow wanderers,
I always put my backpack into hold luggage on the flight out (I have poles, and fly Ryan Air!). To protect the backpack I always put it, and my poles into a tote bag. The tote bag is lightweight and after the flight, packs into itself to something the size of an orange, so easy to stow in my backpack for the Camino itself.
Having survived 5 Caminos, the carrying strap stitching finally gave way on the way to the airport in Santiago earlier this year. I can't seem to source an exact replica, so wondered if anyone out there in Camino-Land had any recommendations as a replacement.
It must take a 44litre backpack ( I know, I know), and pack down small for the Camino itself.
Starting to plan next year's adventure . . .!
Thanks in advance,
Frank

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Some forum Members have used these huge blue bags from Ikea and were happy with them for the purpose you are looking for. I see a few styles of them online, but have no first hand knowledge. They are inexpensive.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I've used cheap cloth laundry bags bought at a dollar store. You could reuse one to help prevent bedbugs from getting into your pack or, if you don't want to carry it, leave it in a laundromat and buy a new one in SdC at a china shop.

 

[trecile]

Have you considered having the strap repaired?

 

[Kirkie]

Try a cobbler.

 

[CWBuff]

I like @trecile s suggestion but to answer your question

Foldable Duffel Bag 30" / 75L Lightweight with Water Rresistant for Travel-Red

Its been on numerous trip and just couple of months ago coming back from our TMB trip got a rip\tear on its side (thankfully not too big). I used the trusty duct tape on both sides of the tear and I guess will have to wait until I venture out next time. Just for the stats most of the time it is my Gregory Zulu 35L and set of poles; this time wife's poles were added to the mix (hopefully that is not want caused the rip)

 

[Frankybaby66]

I've used cheap cloth laundry bags bought at a dollar store. You could reuse one to help prevent bedbugs from getting into your pack or, if you don't want to carry it, leave it in a laundromat and buy a new one in SdC at a china shop.

Thanks, I'm used to something with a carrying strap - I'll give it some thought though

 

[Jarrad]

Check out the Osprey AirPorter. It has a carrying strap. REI has their own version, which I suspect is cheaper, but not sure if it has a carrying strap. I traveled with several others this spring who used the REI version and it seemed like it held up well and probably packed down smaller than the Osprey version.

 

[J Willhaus]

Ikea bag would be my choice.

https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Frakta-Storage-Extra-Large/dp/B00L77191E/ref=asc_df_B00L77191E/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770002232&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4866263617262032048&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023712&hvtargid=pla-308370737400&psc=1&mcid=6b7ff785293730d3980338c0857b7dfa

 

[JacquelineA]

I’m not sure what a totebag is, is it the same as a flightbag?
I have a flightbag with zipper (so I can put a lock on it during the flight) It can also be used as a raincover for my backpack. It has handles so you can carry it with the handles when your backpack is in it. We put our 44 liter bags in it on both caminos and it went fine.

LOWLAND OUTDOOR® Regenhoes Flightbag

Niet alleen is deze hoes geweldig om je rugzak te beschermen tijdens vluchten, maar hij dient ook als waterdichte regenhoes om je rugzak droog te houden tijdens een stortbui.

lowlandoutdoor.nl

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

Before our first camino frances (2015), we bought two large cotton laundry bags from REI. There is a synch string at the top. Our backpacks are Osprey 50 litre. We put the loaded backpack into the cloth bag, then carry these on when we board. The bags not only keep the backpacks clean, they also keep the straps compressed inside the bag. Including my camino portuguese last fall, I've now used this process five times. I'm always worried a flight attendant will require us to check on the bags, but each time we were successful. In fact, compared to our first two caminos, we actually carry less in our backpacks, since we now make advance reservations in private albergues, so no need to carry a sleeping bag, silk liner, quick wicking towel, inflatable pillow, etc. We use a light weight nylon sack (with straps) for our trekking poles, swiss army knife, and scissors and check this onto the plane. We're planning our next camino fall 2025 from Leon to Santiago. Bob

 

[Liica]

Hi fellow wanderers,
I always put my backpack into hold luggage on the flight out (I have poles, and fly Ryan Air!). To protect the backpack I always put it, and my poles into a tote bag. The tote bag is lightweight and after the flight, packs into itself to something the size of an orange, so easy to stow in my backpack for the Camino itself.
Having survived 5 Caminos, the carrying strap stitching finally gave way on the way to the airport in Santiago earlier this year. I can't seem to source an exact replica, so wondered if anyone out there in Camino-Land had any recommendations as a replacement.
It must take a 44litre backpack ( I know, I know), and pack down small for the Camino itself.
Starting to plan next year's adventure . . .!
Thanks in advance,
Frank

Sea to summit works perfect for me and fita my backpack

 

[witsendwv]

Thanks, I'm used to something with a carrying strap - I'll give it some thought though

Do you have a friend or a friend of a friend with a sewing machine? Sounds like a simple repair. Business that do clothes alterations also may be able to fix it for you.

 

[trecile]

Do you have a friend or a friend of a friend with a sewing machine? Sounds like a simple repair. Business that do clothes alterations also may be able to fix it for you.

Or a shoe repair shop.