Specifically to KOK but to all, We are just now on our maiden voyage with the 2 Pakboats craft. The trip down to Florida was uneventful, both for us and for our luggage. I thank everyone for their input. We found a large LLBean rolling duffle that meets airline criteria and then a HUGE Cabella's rolling suitcase that barely makes it. I was able to put the side trusses of the XT in the bottom of the suitcase stuffed with skivvies, socks,etc. I filled the top half of the suitcase with my regular luggage. The rest of the XT, along with kit, fit comfortably into the Bean duffle. Each of my pieces weighed about 40 ish pounds. My wife put the smaller boat entirely in the Bean duffle and used the big Cabella's case for her stuff. We flew Southwest, who allows two checked bags each. Yum. I had no adventures with TSA folks, that I know of. I packed a copy of the assembly instructions with each parcel so that the folks could figure out what they were dealing with. So far so good. I hope it's as painless going home again. In the meantime, I have found it wonderful to be able to paddle without thoughts of rentals, guides, Piecesd o' Crap, car topping and all the rest. Hot Dog! Life IS Good! Thanks again, everyone. John Morrison mrjomo
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