Plastic Storage Bins in Santiago???

[JJinWI]

I'm flying from the USA to start my Camino this week. I will check my backpack, and to protect it, I will ship it in a plastic storage bin like this one:

Rather than shipping the storage bin to Santiago, I'm wondering if I could buy something similar in Santago for my return flight home.

Any ideas??? Specific places???

THANKS!!!

 

[dick bird]

The so-called China stores sell this kind of thing. They are everywhere and seem to sell everything, especially if it is made of plastic. Ask in your hotel, they’ll point you to the nearest one.

 

[henrythedog]

Dick is correct: a China store will have one - although quality isn’t always the best. A rigid plastic box may be less suitable for the baggage handling process than a sturdy fabric bag would be.

 

[yogaflowjo]

I just use one of these... and plenty of packing tape around and around... purchased from the above mentioned stores! Never had a problem with damage.

 

[yogaflowjo]

Plus... if you use the big plastic bin your pack might end up in the "oversized luggage" storage area, which can sometimes cause delays ....

 

[J Willhaus]

I just use one of these... and plenty of packing tape around and around... purchased from the above mentioned stores! Never had a problem with damage.

We have also used these same bags for shipping hiking poles. A little duct tape and you can size these almost anyway you need.

 

[dick bird]

Plus... if you use the big plastic bin your pack might end up in the "oversized luggage" storage area, which can sometimes cause delays ....

That can happen, but I’ve had a backpack classed as oversized in a large drysac. Didn’t cause any delay fortunately. Large bag is definitely an option.

 

[Joynz]

The plastic box is overkill. Purchase a pack transport cover (Decathalon sell them) or transport inside a stripey polypropylene bag - I don’t use tape - I just zip it shut and padlock the zip to the small fabric loop near the top of the zip.

Or sew a fabric bag large enough to cover the pack.

 

[Kathygd]

I flew home from Madrid on May 15. There is a place in the airport near the Iberia check in counters that will plastic wrap (like shrink wrap) your backpack for 10 euros. It worked well!

 

[MilenaS]

I flew home from Madrid on May 15. There is a place in the airport near the Iberia check in counters that will plastic wrap (like shrink wrap) your backpack for 10 euros. It worked well!

I did that last time too. And left it packaged like that on my balcony when I came home - thought of it as bed bug measure Opened it after two weeks or so.

 

[Kathy F.]

I use the big, boxy blue bags from IKEA that zip up the middle. My backpack and poles fit perfectly, the shape is spot on, and it is light enough to slip into my backpack and carry with me for the return trip.

 

[trecile]

If you live near an IKEA this bag should do.

GÖRSNYGG bag, blue, 15 ¾x11 ¾x23 ½"/19 gallon - IKEA

GÖRSNYGG bag, blue, 15 ¾x11 ¾x23 ½"/19 gallon This durable bag holds a lot when you´re on the go and takes up little space when it´s empty. A real everyday hero in blue with striped handles that are just as easy to carry in your hand as on your back.

www.ikea.com

 

[J Willhaus]

We order the Frakta IKEA bags from Amazon 3 per pack. Excellent for all kinds of things (fishing gear, clothes or shoe storage, check your backpacks on a plane, moving household, etc.)

 

[trecile]

We order the Frakta IKEA bags from Amazon 3 per pack. Excellent for all kinds of things (fishing gear, clothes or shoe storage, check your backpacks on a plane, moving household, etc.)

The Frakta bags no longer seem to be available from IKEA any more (at least not in the US).

 

[NancyZ]

I'm flying from the USA to start my Camino this week. I will check my backpack, and to protect it, I will ship it in a plastic storage bin like this one:

Rather than shipping the storage bin to Santiago, I'm wondering if I could buy something similar in Santago for my return flight home.

Any ideas??? Specific places???

THANKS!!!

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If you decide to use the plastic bin, why not ask Casa Ivar to store it for you. I forget how much the he charges but you can email him and ask… just another option. Buen Camino

 

[trecile]

If you decide to use the plastic bin, why not ask Casa Ivar to store it for you. I forget how much the he charges but you can email him and ask… just another option. Buen Camino

I think that the cost of storage and shipping it to Santiago will be many times what the bin is worth.

 

[CWBuff]

Sorry but IMHO and as many folks said - definitely an overkill. Other options are available, as been suggested, so please give a consideration
On top of everything else IMHO that plastic bin may also attract unwanted attention. then you have to deal with it on arrival (to wherever you are flying to) and now, I am sure that the good citizens of that country will thank you for bringing a huge piece of plastic there...

 

[PiesIrlandeses]

I put my rucksack and all my gear into one large duffel bag. Decathlon sell various sizes.

 

[Gringazolana]

I used a large laundry bag that folds up pretty small.

 

[Steve Sharpe]

I used a heavy black trash bag using duct tape to wrap it tight and leaving the top grab strap to carry it and to attach luggage tag to. To go home I just ask for a bag from airport hotel and cinch it with the emergency duct tape wrapped on my trek poles.

 

[ShoshTrvls]

This is what I used. https://a.co/d/9Vg5GD8

 

[J Willhaus]

The Frakta bags no longer seem to be available from IKEA any more (at least not in the US).

Still available on Amazon though...

 

[JJinWI]

Thanks for all the replies!!!!

The problem with bags/wraps... is that they don't protect the backpack's internal frame (I use Osprey Backpacks with a metal frame) from getting bent. I wrapped my backpack on my first Camino, but upon arrival, the airline severely bent the metal frame in transit. In fact, I had to buy a new backpack in Burgos because the frame came loose.

I have used the plastic bins on my last 2 Camino and never had a problem. NOTE: I did wrap them for the return flights, and the frame was slightly bent one of the times.

I guess I will check out the China Shops in Santigo.

Cheers!

 

[JillGat]

I put my rucksack and all my gear into one large duffel bag. Decathlon sell various sizes.

A duffle bag works great. I bought a perfectly sized, rugged duffle bag for my pack and poles from a China shop for about $20 US.

 

[JJinWI]

The so-called China stores sell this kind of thing. They are everywhere and seem to sell everything, especially if it is made of plastic. Ask in your hotel, they’ll point you to the nearest one.

THANKS for the info... Where is it located??? Name???? THANKS!!!!

 

[JillGat]

THANKS for the info... Where is it located??? Name???? THANKS!!!!

Ask anyone there. China/Chino shops are everywhere. Be sure to say Gracias and also thank you in Mandarin: "She She" (pronounced like "Shed" without the D.)

 

[J Willhaus]

THANKS for the info... Where is it located??? Name???? THANKS!!!!

There will be multiple stores in many towns. Ask for a "chino" store. Run by different families usually from Asia. Usually called something like Asia Bazzar or Oriental Bazaar or similar.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I'm flying from the USA to start my Camino this week. I will check my backpack, and to protect it, I will ship it in a plastic storage bin like this one:

Rather than shipping the storage bin to Santiago, I'm wondering if I could buy something similar in Santago for my return flight home.

Any ideas??? Specific places???

THANKS!!!

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No wheels, and no handles to navigate an airport?

 

[RRat]

I'm flying from the USA to start my Camino this week. I will check my backpack, and to protect it, I will ship it in a plastic storage bin like this one:

Rather than shipping the storage bin to Santiago, I'm wondering if I could buy something similar in Santago for my return flight home.

Any ideas??? Specific places???

THANKS!!!

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I'm flying from the USA to start my Camino this week. I will check my backpack, and to protect it, I will ship it in a plastic storage bin like this one:

Rather than shipping the storage bin to Santiago, I'm wondering if I could buy something similar in Santago for my return flight home.

Any ideas??? Specific places???

THANKS!!!

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Way over kill. IKEA sells an excellent blue plastic bag. Or simply wrap it in plastic kitchen wrap.

 

[KiwiBob]

THANKS for the info... Where is it located??? Name???? THANKS!!!!

THANKS for the info... Where is it located??? Name???? THANKS!!!!

Bazar Chino Santiago, R. Da Caldeireria, Santiago is where I bought mine yesterday €5.50...