Partner and I shipped our camp and food to AK today for another try at moose. 4 large bins went USPS Parcel Post, or whatever they call it now. We sent 200lb of gear for just over $500. A good bit of this cost was insurance, which we hope will not be needed. That will leave us with just our carry on bags and rifle cases yet to take.
Coming back, we’ll check it all as luggage to save a few dollars. If the airline should misplace it then, it will be no big deal. Going up, a lost bag would be catastrophic. Each bin is numbered, with it’s contents inventoried down to the last Kleenex. Once our pilot confirms delivery, we’ll know exactly what awaits us. The excitement is building!
Coming back, we’ll check it all as luggage to save a few dollars. If the airline should misplace it then, it will be no big deal. Going up, a lost bag would be catastrophic. Each bin is numbered, with it’s contents inventoried down to the last Kleenex. Once our pilot confirms delivery, we’ll know exactly what awaits us. The excitement is building!