Maybe the whole world already knows this but I just discovered it and so want to share! Most airlines now limit luggage to suitcases of 60 linear inches and 50 pounds of stuff. And most suitcases weigh at least 5 pounds--the cheaper ones that is--and the more expensive ones a lot more. So I decided to use boxes--and coincidentally U-Haul sells very large boxes that are exactly 60 linear inches! Yippee! And I don't think they weigh even two pounds but are very sturdy--enough to easily handle 50 pounds of gar-bajj! So I am buying 10--4 of them for the free luggage for Mom and me, and 6 extra which I hope and PRAY will fit all the other junk I must take! Its gonna be a stretch, but I sure will try.
And another thing I learned...instead of buying pricey "Spacebags", just line the boxes with large garbage can liners, stuff and stuff, and when you cant stuff anymore, insert a vacuum cleaner hose into the liner and gather the edges around the hose and let her rip! The suction takes out all the air--which takes up space--and you can keep stuffing then to your 50 pound limit!!! If your junk goes over the top once you hit 50 pounds, suck out the air again, tie up the trash bag and seal! Voila! Just thought you might like to know! ;-)))
