Is 95L luggage overkill?

[Esoxbum]

Was looking at new rolling duffel for travel. I’ve never flown with fishing gear. What size(s) does everyone use. I was thinking 55-60L would be plenty. Found a good deal on a 95L. Is that waaaay more than I need? I’m a very light packer and my rods/reels will be in carry on. Appreciate your help/advice/time as always…

 

[Esoxbum]

Was looking at new rolling duffel for travel. I’ve never flown with fishing gear. What size(s) does everyone use. I was thinking 55-60L would be plenty. Found a good deal on a 95L. Is that waaaay more than I need? I’m a very light packer and my rods/reels will be in carry on. Appreciate your help/advice/time as always…

Will be for clothing/toiletries, chest pack, extra fly boxes, boots, waders (will roll up very small), maybe a 2nd pair of shoes

 

[TimMurphy]

Will be for clothing/toiletries, chest pack, extra fly boxes, boots, waders (will roll up very small), maybe a 2nd pair of shoes

Dear Esoxbum,

I doubt 95L will be too large and may be on the small size. A duffle with the dimensions of 25" x16" x 16" is 105L. If you wear large sized wading boots and are taking chest waders those items alone will take up considerable space.

I have an older LL Bean duffle bag that is about 40" x 18" x18" that is probably about 210L capacity. If I go away for a week it's stuffed to the gills and difficult to carry with just handles and a shoulder strap. You'll definitely learn to appreciate anything with a roller carriage.

Regards,

Tim Murphy 🙂

 

[Esoxbum]

Dear Esoxbum,

I doubt 95L will be too large and may be on the small size. A duffle with the dimensions of 25" x16" x 16" is 105L. If you wear large sized wading boots and are taking chest waders those items alone will take up considerable space.

I have an older LL Bean duffle bag that is about 40" x 18" x18" that is probably about 210L capacity. If I go away for a week it's stuffed to the gills and difficult to carry with just handles and a shoulder strap. You'll definitely learn to appreciate anything with a roller carriage.

Regards,

Tim Murphy 🙂

Better too big than too small 🤔