Packing a leather jacket into suitcase
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For air or train travel?
For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
For trains its usually the thwack thwack of the wheels that causes zip issues so use a silicon sealant on the (zipped up!) zips before folding. No need for the vacuum bag here but it wouldnt hurt either.
For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
For trains its usually the thwack thwack of the wheels that causes zip issues so use a silicon sealant on the (zipped up!) zips before folding. No need for the vacuum bag here but it wouldnt hurt either.
RobDickinson said:
For air or train travel?
For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
For trains its usually the thwack thwack of the wheels that causes zip issues so use a silicon sealant on the (zipped up!) zips before folding. No need for the vacuum bag here but it wouldnt hurt either.
For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
For trains its usually the thwack thwack of the wheels that causes zip issues so use a silicon sealant on the (zipped up!) zips before folding. No need for the vacuum bag here but it wouldnt hurt either.
Belt and braces. Good work, pupperRobDickinson said:
For air or train travel?
For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
Some good points here. It could also be a good idea to gently sous-vide the leather jacket but keep it in the plastic bag upon removal from the water bath. This will also help the jacket maintain its moisture and also pack in maximum flavour.For air the low pressure in the baggage hold means the leather dries out, so cover it in goose fat then fold as suggested then into a sealed vacuum bag.
DonkeyApple said:
Wouldn't it be best to put it on a cadaver so that it retains its shape and then place the cadaver into the case?
Top tip - use someone else's cadaver - not your own.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/nov/13/mi...
El stovey said:
On an aircraft the flight deck usually has a slightly different pressure differential to aid with smoke and fumes removal. There is also a higher moisture content due to the amount of drinking going on. Perhaps it's best to place the cadaver (with your jacket on) in there?
This would appear to make sense yet I found myself pondering what a cow would do in the first instance and realised that I've never seen one in a plane. Do you think that this is an be why cows don't fly?But then I see manatees getting on to planes back to America. Do US airlines have special humidity controls?
DonkeyApple said:
El stovey said:
On an aircraft the flight deck usually has a slightly different pressure differential to aid with smoke and fumes removal. There is also a higher moisture content due to the amount of drinking going on. Perhaps it's best to place the cadaver (with your jacket on) in there?
This would appear to make sense yet I found myself pondering what a cow would do in the first instance and realised that I've never seen one in a plane. Do you think that this is an be why cows don't fly?But then I see manatees getting on to planes back to America. Do US airlines have special humidity controls?
For suit jackets, from a butler's guide several decades ago. Turn inside out, open the lapels and collar up. Make sure sleeves are lying neatly inside to minimise creases. Fold in half lengthways, then if needed fold in 3 to make a square package.
I've travelled using this for 20+ years, and have never used a garment bag, only soft carryon luggage. The only casualty usually is the sleeves tend to crease. But the creases always drop out once I put the jacket on.
I've travelled using this for 20+ years, and have never used a garment bag, only soft carryon luggage. The only casualty usually is the sleeves tend to crease. But the creases always drop out once I put the jacket on.
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