Tuffpak Costing Me Money

30 January 2005, 02:51

<mikeh416Rigby>

I started laying out all my gear for my upcoming trip to Namibia, and found out that my Tuffpak and Tuffsack are going to cost me money. Into the Tuffpak/sack I was able to get my scoped rifle in a soft padded case, a full length Dewey cleaning rod, a pair of boots, socks, underwear, leather gloves, fleece jacket and sweater, down vest, a pair of hunting pants and shirt, 2 caps, hunting knife, ammo belt, a medium size nylon duffle bag, flashlight, and spare batteries.

Then I went to load the rest of my gear in my extra large rolling duffle bag from Cabelas. I only have the bottom compartment 90% filled, and nothing in the main compartment. I've got nothing left to pack.

Now I have to go to Cabelas tomorrow and buy a smaller rolling duffle. I mean, why lug the extra large bag around when you don't have to?

30 January 2005, 03:50

vapodog

quote:
I mean, why lug the extra large bag around when you don't have to?

Becausae you need the space to bring back the gifts you buy for everyone!!!!

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30 January 2005, 03:55

T.Carr

Same thing here. Had to go buy a smaller rolling duffel bag after I got the Tuffpak.

The only limitation I have found in the Tuffpak is the lack of padding at the bottom. Some people put clothes or similar in the bottom. I add 3-4" of dense foam in the bottom just in case the baggage monkeys drop it.

Regards,

Terry

30 January 2005, 03:55

Aspen Hill Adventures

Oh, you poor thing!

30 January 2005, 04:36

lawndart

On one trip I used a plastic model of a human skull wrapped in a polartec jacket as a spacer. The look on the baggage counter attendant's face was quite rewarding.....
The best part was when I flipped off the metal clips that held the top part on and revealed a couple pair of dirty socks within.

lawndart

30 January 2005, 04:42

djpaintles

Sorry but you're thinking wrong. You need a new rifle to have a spare, carried in the Tuffpack. Not a smaller suitcase.....

......DJ

30 January 2005, 05:46

Bwanahile

Mike,

What did it weigh after you loaded in down?

30 January 2005, 05:50

<mikeh416Rigby>

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanahile:
Mike,

What did it weigh after you loaded in down?

I haven't weighed it, but it isn't heavy, as the fleece jacket and sweater weigh next to nothing, as does the down vest, the boots only weigh 2 pounds, and the hunting clothes and underwear are light weight cotton.

30 January 2005, 05:53

<mikeh416Rigby>

quote:
Originally posted by T.Carr:
Same thing here. Had to go buy a smaller rolling duffel bag after I got the Tuffpak.

The only limitation I have found in the Tuffpak is the lack of padding at the bottom. Some people put clothes or similar in the bottom. I add 3-4" of dense foam in the bottom just in case the baggage monkeys drop it.

Regards,

Terry

Terry, I cut out two pieces of 1 1/2" foam from an old foam canoe seat. I put one on the bottom, and another one on top. Works great.

30 January 2005, 05:56

Dulcinea

Hey Mike, I went and checked. You are not leaving until the middle of May. That is enough time to go to Cabelas 3 or 4 times. Get everything out and repack it 2 or 3 times so you get it right!!!

Look me up at the Harrisburg Show( remember at the Du booth). I will not be there Sunday, Wednesday or Saturday. I hope I can find new people to show my pics to.

Dulcinea

30 January 2005, 05:56

<mikeh416Rigby>

quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:
quote:
I mean, why lug the extra large bag around when you don't have to?

Becausae you need the space to bring back the gifts you buy for everyone!!!!

Hey, this is a hunting trip. Not a trip to the shopping mall

. I buy a piece of jewelry for my wife, and that fits in my pocket.

30 January 2005, 06:58

<mikeh416Rigby>

quote:
Originally posted by Dulcinea:
Hey Mike, I went and checked. You are not leaving until the middle of May. That is enough time to go to Cabelas 3 or 4 times. Get everything out and repack it 2 or 3 times so you get it right!!!

Look me up at the Harrisburg Show( remember at the Du booth). I will not be there Sunday, Wednesday or Saturday. I hope I can find new people to show my pics to.

Dulcinea

You're advise came too late. I already ordered a new bag via mail order on their website. I had some Cabela's Bucks that were ready to expire, so I got $50.00 off the regular price, and I save the gas money

I'll be up at the Harrisburg show opening day. That's all I can get away for.

31 January 2005, 16:25

Dulcinea

Mike,
I found out last week you can use your Cabelas Bucks at the store. They treat them like a competitors coupon, you do have to ask for it though.

Stop in and see me I will be there the first day.

Dulcinea