I also have both the Sportube 2 and a Slim Jim. I don't bother with the special packing method needed for the Sportube when I take the Slim Jim. I used non-rolling ski bags before. I just make sure my skis will stay together with the usual way for unpacked carrying. I do wrap with bindings to protect them, usually with an old towel that's tied with string. I put in a few soft items around the skis that are in bags of some sort so that they aren't cut by the ski edges. But I limit the other stuff so that the Slim Jim doesn't obviously look overstuffed with more than padded skis in it.The video from Douchebag on how to load the Slim Jim is completely useless since they just slide in a pair of loose unmounted skis, lol.
I can use the Sportube bands and straps and just load as usual since my skis fit that way in the Slim Jim - curious what others do though.
I don't bother with the special packing method needed for the Sportube when I take the Slim Jim. I used non-rolling ski bags before. I just make sure my skis will stay together with the usual way for unpacked carrying. I do wrap with bindings to protect them, usually with an old towel that's tied with string. I put in a few soft items around the skis that are in bags of some sort so that they aren't cut by the ski edges
Well, for trips out west I do add a small suitcase. Having two free checked bags on Southwest is really nice.I only wish I took pack like @marzNC ......just back from Europe trip and when checking in the British Airways staff said, "Oh my, you Americans travel with so much luggage " (referring to my HUGE bag).....
There are times when being a petite traveler has it's advantages.. . . next size up from what appears to be @marzNC ’s carry-on size.
Not for me...... I really tried to pare down but somehow it didn't work. I was borderline over the 23 kg (50 lbs) but they let me through. My boots were in a very old patagonia bag with a backpack - also stuck make up and toiletries so very heavy. It's ridiculous .... Why can't I pack like @marzNC ? I did spend 6 days in London so needed stuff for that. Also, my boot bag went on a train in Zurich without me (my fault - I laid it on the train and went to grab other bag and the train door closed and away it went. I was without boots and toiletries and make up for 6 days...... Rented boots and bought mascara....There are times when being a petite traveler has it's advantages.
But just imagine what it would be like to pack like my friend who is over 6 feet and wears size 13 shoes. He also doesn't fit very well in airplane seats.Not for me...... I really tried to pare down but somehow it didn't work. . . .
Yeah, I'm going to go with that, it's the size of my clothes because I'm tall....has nothing to do with clothing indecisiveness or what seems to be an insufferable amount of toiletries...or the food I invariably pack!There are times when being a petite traveler has it's advantages.