What size duffel bag are you using?

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  1. Vampire

    Vampire Heavy Load Member

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    Does it trim below the belt area without damaging the banana and limes? I’d do different designs with every trim.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Once you start down the path of being a Gucci driver, forever will the darkness dominate your destiny.

    You'll pay for parking. Park in driveways. Spend 90 minutes at the fuel island.
     
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  4. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    I took the OP as asking in preparation to go out with a trainer. We fly our trainees a lot. For the last two years it's been cheaper to fly them from GB down to Chicago than get them a one way rental.

    Beyond that, in this industry it's reasonable to expect to have to get out of a truck in odd places or conditions. Trash bags work in a pinch, but even a $5 laundry bag would be better.
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    It is written:

    You can eat from the table of The Road Savage, or, you can eat from the table of the Gucci.

    You cannot do both.
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I'd use a straight razor for that to get more intricate designs.
     
  7. RWLstuffjunk

    RWLstuffjunk Bobtail Member

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    Not sure if the copy/paste worked or not, but my wife and I were both able to get 7 days of clothes in our smallish, under the seat backpacks with these travel space saver bags. The clothes aren't too wrinkled if you have a material blend like rayon or a polyester blend. Might consider it as an option.

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  8. PureLeafTea

    PureLeafTea Light Load Member

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    In trucking you need what I call a bug out bag. Can be a big duffel. That’s to put all your crap in should you have to “abandon ship.” This is anytime you have to leave the truck to go to a motel. Next you’ll need a toiletry bag. This is to go shower with. You’d be surprised how big you want it to be, but IMO don’t be rolling suitcase guy. It’s a truck stop not an airport. I recommend the LL bean extra large family member bag. Opens up and hangs on a hook. Used one for 20 years. Recently got a dewalt electricians bag. It’s brilliant. Has pockets for everything, even holds a small laptop or iPad and can be an overnight bug out bag. Be careful. They aren’t all the same. Many only have pockets for screwdrivers and pliers. They won’t hold shampoo bottles. Some will. Next you need a large bag for if you have to leave and never come back. Truck totaled. You have had enough of your company if you drive for someone. Anything could happen. What would you do? Most don’t think about it, but be prepared. Find a nice big bag you can roll up and stash in a cabinet just in case. If you have a pet they’ll need a bag as well. You’d be surprised how much stuff a dog needs if going into a motel. Food, clippers, bowls, toys, treats…

    RIP. I miss my lil buddy. Life and trucking ain’t been the same.
     
  9. The one california kid

    The one california kid Medium Load Member

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    Aww I can relate driver, think we all can. Had a very smart female irish setter that was in our family for 15+ years. I just happened to be home on a two day leave when she went into that big white light, still tears my heart up just thinking about it and that was in 2006. :(
     
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