For years I have used an Eddie Bauer rolling garment bag as my checked bag for longer trips. It's been very durable, but it's hard to live out of; you have to open it, then unzip and open again before you can get to anything. I've had my eye on a rolling duffel for a while now, and I just found a deal for 1/2 price on a 120L Patagonia Black Hole duffel bag.
I've pulled it around the store and the handle is long enough for me (I'm 6' 3") and I like that the sale model is in a distinctive white color. But, it weighs 3lbs more than my EB bag and it doesn't have any internal pockets or netting so I'm concerned that the contents will shift around a lot. Not so much worried about clothing, but more so souvenirs or other heavier items so I thought I'd get some opinions on the best bag style for overseas travel. Is there a good way to secure a partial load in a big duffel bag?
Here is a related question; I tend to fly Premium Economy which comes with 2 checked bags included at 50lbs each. Does anyone know if I go over on one bag, say 55lbs, will the airline ignore that since I'm allowed 100lbs total?
I've pulled it around the store and the handle is long enough for me (I'm 6' 3") and I like that the sale model is in a distinctive white color. But, it weighs 3lbs more than my EB bag and it doesn't have any internal pockets or netting so I'm concerned that the contents will shift around a lot. Not so much worried about clothing, but more so souvenirs or other heavier items so I thought I'd get some opinions on the best bag style for overseas travel. Is there a good way to secure a partial load in a big duffel bag?
Here is a related question; I tend to fly Premium Economy which comes with 2 checked bags included at 50lbs each. Does anyone know if I go over on one bag, say 55lbs, will the airline ignore that since I'm allowed 100lbs total?