What kind of luggage do you guys recommend? I was thinking of using an Osprey pack. It has wheels like a suitcase, and hide away backpack straps. Any thoughts on this. I've also read a lot about boxes to place ones ammo in. I have a couple of pelican boxes I was planning to use. I have read about the metal cash boxes, but most have a built in combo lock. I can just see some TSA guy in a back room tossing the whole thing cuz he can't open it. With the Pelicans I can use the TSA approved pad locks. Any advice? Thanks, Rich.

Duffle Bag from Cabela's and Ammo in factory or Plastic boxes has worked 6 times for me.

Ditto what tradewinds said. If air charter is involved, you can usually make a duffle fit the storage area.

The cheaper metal cash boxes have a key lock. I use one because SAA internal flight check in staff regularly ask me to take my ammo out of my suitcase and check it at the police point with the firearms. Exceptonally, they did so in Cape Town on the way to Windhoek in August and then failed to unload the ammo box on arrival. That forced them to deliver it to me at Henties Bay on the Atlantic coast two days later. Good thing we went fishing first!
Regards

I am now a big believer in wheels. Whatever you get, including your carryon bag, get it with wheels. It makes a huge difference to be able to wheel the bags around and not have to carry them. When you are finally packed you will find that the weight, with the ammo, is more than you would like to carry very far. Wheels for me from this point forward.

I don't know that it matters. my wife brings a Gold Pfiel leather suitcase, while I pack all my junk into a lightweight duffel bag. Rifles go into americase gun cases and we have never had any problems with ammo, theft or any other manmade disaster except for the delayed baggage demon.

RedOxx duffles for both carry on and checked.

Strong as hell.

I always get a trolley, for my guncase.......so the wheels are redundant on duffles.

Has anyone had any experience with Boyt Harness duffel bags? I've seen positive recommendations for gaiters, leather goods, etc but nothing on their duffels.

I have had Boyt gear come apart. Particularly the wheeled dufflel which had quality issues both in the sewing and roller hardware. The Redoxx gear is heavy duty. I found that even the upper end Cabelas bags are much better than the Boyts.

Filson duffles also get rave reviews from actual users. Do a search.

I use Patagonias MLC [Maximum Legal Carryon], as my carryon.

I use a Filson wheeled duffel.

I use a Tufpak for my rifles.

Next time I go I will use the MLC, and 2 Tuffpak's, a full length and a takedown.

I will have firearms in both of the Tufpaks, so ALL of my checked baggage can be locked with non TSA locks.

Get a Tuffpak for rifles.
Get a nice backpack for carryon (something that will keep dust out while you're hunting). Keep your optics, passport and valuables in this or on your person. I also keep the key to my tuffpak on a chain around my neck at all times.
Get a tough nylon suitcase with wheels for clothing and all other gear.

I like the Filson's gear but weight is a problem and it could draw attention. I would consider Filsons good for family trips going by car. Don't want to have expensive looking luggage as that is what I would be targeting if I were a bad guy working at an airport. Just my opinion.

I like the ammo in plastic boxes. I've always just rolled the boxes in a pair of jeans. lol

i tried a Boyt rolling duffel and after 2 trips the plastic stiffeners riveted to the bottom all came loose and fell off. when you tried to pick it up and roll it by the handle on one end, the duffel would fold up and collapse in on itself-heavy canvas materiel, otherwise junk construction

Wife and I took these. Fantastic, tough, look good and very versatile, they can unzip to make two bags or one big one.
http://www.dakine.com/snowboard/bags/wheeled-luggage/6040-convertible/.

Rgards Runas

I like and use Filson. They also come with a lifetime warranty so if one does fall apart they will replace it. No questions.

I think ANY luggage incomeing from USA would be a juicy target in Africa.

Gerald McRaney uses Filson also.

Australian Leather and Canvas bags by Dominant leather .
Two standard sizes plus a custom "Adams Safari size".
A great, tough old style product.
www.leathergoods.com.au/

Kifaru makes some nice duffles
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Just back from a trip to Texas where I was unable to access the net.

Thanks for all the feedback - I'll rethink my interest in Boyt and look at the suggestions offered.

I use a SKB golf club case. One rifle, anll all other stuff goes in it. Except for a JanSport pack I carry on. That's where the optics go. That's it. One piece of checked luggage.

After looking at this for two months and reviewing all the great input above I sprung for a Red Oxx duffle and carry on this weekend. I had looked at them earlier but was still evaluating options. They are rugged, well built, well recommended, come with a life time guarantee, and can be used for other travel. I've already decided to use the heavyweight aluminum gun case already on hand.

Thanks again for the recommendations.