Heading overseas next week with a number of kites & boards in two Dakine Club Wagon bags (for two of us).

Would appreciate advice from those who've travelled with kites - which is better - to very (gently) fold/roll kites and use them as padding/cushioning, or to use vacuum/compresssion bags?

thanks for advice

Juddy

You use you fins as padding?.....interesting....

Hi Juddy

What is your limitation. Vacuum bag adds weight and saves space.
I prefer to avoid adding more weight so I fold and pack kites only in the top compartment of my tavel bag and board, fins, pump, harness etc. in bottom padded compartment. (Or divide 2 halves with towel between)

I'll arrive after you leave and before Nic and Tim arrive. Would appreciate a wind report.

Enjoy your epic trip

Do not vacuum, put them in strong pillow cases and these will act as a carry bag and storage on holiday. make sure all valves are open.

Rob, when do you arrive?

I'm in Jakarta 16th -19th June, Banda Aceh 19th June to 4th July (Frothing).

I fly often. Make sure you have well protected valve clips on your 1 pump before using these, and a protected inflation screw/cap with flap closed (aka ozone). I've never had damage to kites from them. They are dry bags/compression bags from a camping/disposal shop. Made from ultra thin nylon (similar to a kite canopy) with a roll top and 1 way valve, and plastic view window. You just squeeze air out after rolling top. They weigh nothing, less than a pillow slip. You have the benefit of having a dry bag with you for any adventuring. I was using them as my everyday kite bag. I think the brand was black wolf. You need the large one. As surfingboye said; take your backpack normal kitebag, for those 'fun trips on the motorbike'. Pack a small repair kit, in case you end up anywhere without assisted launch, as that indo coral is nasty.
found a link
www.blackwolf.com.au/expert-advice-product-bag/

pomE said...
Why exactly do ppl take the kites out of their original compression bags? Surely the compression straps allow the kites to be compressed pretty well for stowage in the quiver bag?

I'm asking as I've never travelled with kites n boards in this type of luggage carrier...

Depends how you pack, and how many kites, and twintips or surfboards. If you pack same as surfingboy has mentioned, no need, or if you just have a twin tip bag with plenty of space. I prefer to keep my board bags as light as possible with only boards, and kites go in separate check in bag, or compressed as part of carry on. Space is precious. kites pack to 1/2 a normal kite bag. I can travel comfortably with 2 or 3 kites plus all wet gear, pump, and clothes and 2 surfboards, as I don't use heavy boards. I have taken a third board but it tips you over some small planes weight limits, plus is a pain to carry. Wouldn't consider it unless you were going on a boat trip. What ever gets you there, without excess baggage, and doesn't dislocate your shoulder!

Going 5th august would appreciate all the info you could pass on

With 2 x Clubwagons you could get all your kites all your boards and me onboard!

Lots of teuros I know use the vac bags, others use the sit on & tape method.
Either way you will pack down kites to about 1/3 of normal good pack down size.
Just be careful when folding to make sure valves are not bent over.

foosdepilly said...

Rob S said...

Juddy said...
Rob, when do you arrive?

I'm in Jakarta 16th -19th June, Banda Aceh 19th June to 4th July (Frothing).

Got that arse about. We will be there before you.
Banda Aceh....... Arrive May 27 Depart June 13

Hey Rob are you going to the kite camp, i will be there from the 29th may til the 5th june..... if so see you there
cheers

That's the spot. See you there.

Rob S said...

Juddy said...
Rob, when do you arrive?

I'm in Jakarta 16th -19th June, Banda Aceh 19th June to 4th July (Frothing).

Got that arse about. We will be there before you.
Banda Aceh....... Arrive May 27 Depart June 13

of course you will be.
The best travelled kiter I know

vac bags are great , i used mine in indo to get my kites over, then used them to put a few clothes in to put in my kite bag, and did a huge downwinder to a great little bar and restaurant, got my dry clothes out of the bag kicked back had a few beers and a meal, sweet

vacuum a coupla kites and put them in as ur carry on luggage, just wondering how many u could fit into ur carry on bag 2~3 ?