Does anyone use a military duffel bag to travel with? Would they be any better or worse than a zippered bag? I am thinking about using on on my next trip to RSA.

Here is mine waiting to be loaded - 3 times in Zim - about to be 4th time soon - was lost and found, once, between JBG and HRE...

I use one when traffeling. Very good, reliable and nobody will steal it!

Took one on two trips to Africa--

Do you put a lock on it or just use the snap?

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Originally posted by TJH:
Do you put a lock on it or just use the snap?

I transport my clothes+ammo in it and use a small lock.

All I use... Most convenient, specially considering all the different modes of travel you end up using in Africa.

Stay away from zipped bags.. Very easy to break into.. I always use a small padlock along with the snap.

Btw.... You can also fold up a spare duffel inside, just in case you do some big trinket shopping..

that is what I routinely use.

Mouse: Do you pack Gordons groceries also?

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Originally posted by Bryan Chick:
Mouse: Do you pack Gordons groceries also?

Hello Bryan - now, don't tell me you don't ?

I have used a parachute bag on 4 trips to Africa. Had no problems, the main advantage is with a zipper bag you do not have to dump all your gear to locate something at the bottom of a duffel bag. All soft sided bags are can be breached with a knife or razor. The new USGI duffel bags are made of coated nylon, lighter than the old canvas bags.