Trips and Storage

SallySky · 08-05-2007, 08:07 AM

Since I am new to the Sky (not yet hit the 100 mile mark) what is the best way to pack for a long weekend considering I want the top down? I was pretty much beat up by the other half for purchasing an impracticle car.

IslandHopper · 08-05-2007, 08:58 AM

Hello, and WELCOME to the Sky Family

It is possible for a party of 2 to have a nice trip with the top down. For starters you have to have soft luggage, some type of matching duffle bags. Secondly, you need to roll your garments and use all available space on the sides. You can mail your luggage to your destination via FED EX or UPS, if going away for a long perion of time.

**SKYRCKT** · 08-05-2007, 09:53 AM

I bought a set of roll-up type duffle bags that fit behind the top (when down) and the taillight assembly. Although I found them on e-Bay and paid $60.00 for the set, I have since read where others on the Forum found similar ones at Sam's Club for less than that.

Another idea that will give you a little more room on the way to and from your destination is to leave the top up until you get to your destination, which gives you more space in the "trunk area." Once you unload it at you destination, you can ride around with the top down.

So far as catching heat for being "inpractical," take them for spin and you'll usually change a few minds!

StarlightSky · 08-05-2007, 01:34 PM

24 X 20 duffle from Target, Wally World or who-ever works great if you know how to fold. 4 nights 5 days trip and everything we needed fit just fine. That included the evening dinner dress my wife had to bring, 5 pairs of shoes for her

and cameras, digital junk etc,.
Less than 20 bucks can get you what you need unless you want Versace.

SkyHi07 · 08-05-2007, 02:19 PM

I got 4 duffles from walmart for $5.00 each. Here is a link to the bags.

<mod edit: non supporting vendor url removed>

4 fit perfectly in the trunk. There is a thread on here with pictures.

SkyHi07 · 08-05-2007, 02:23 PM

http://www.skyroadster.com/photopost...00&ppuser=3085

http://www.skyroadster.com/photopost...00&ppuser=3085

hard to beat for $20.00 for 4.

coopcj7 · 08-05-2007, 02:39 PM

The wife and I are able to pack enough clothes for a 5 day trip in our duffle bags and still be able to put the top down. This car will hold more than you think

SallySky · 08-05-2007, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to Target and see what they have in soft bags. I looked at Overstock, but they are out of stock

bigdog · 08-05-2007, 05:41 PM

My wife had the idea that all she needed was a tooth brush and a credit card - neither takes up much space!

Chemist · 08-05-2007, 05:45 PM

You can also attach a 3M Command Strip hook (cord bundler) behind one (or both!) seats and put hanging clothes there.

Here's a thread from over at the Solstice forum: (sorry, pictures have expired) http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17440

Attached is a pic from my car.

Here's a product page for these cord bundlers. <mod edit: url to non supporting vendor removed>
I bought mine in the hardware section at Target.

SallySky · 08-05-2007, 09:04 PM

Neat idea I will invest in 2 of those. Thanks!

SallySky · 09-23-2007, 02:24 PM

I went on a week long trip to the beach a few weeks ago and in addition to the 4 duffles I purchased from ebay I purchased some of the space saver bags. You put your clothes in the bag and then roll them to get the air out of the bag. They lay flat. I stored them behind the seats.

SkyMan 08 · 09-23-2007, 02:33 PM

I use the cheapest luggage you can get.. Plastic grocery bags.. I smooth the clothes out on a bed, fold them over one time then start at the bottom and roll them up like a sleeping bag. Grocery bags are conformable, they are also useful to put your dirty clothes in. easily replaceable if torn.
If you are concerned about wrinkles in your clothes... just carry one of those small travel steamers with you to remove wrinkles

Bogie · 09-23-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SallySky

Since I am new to the Sky (not yet hit the 100 mile mark) what is the best way to pack for a long weekend

FedEX a day or two ahead of time, to your destination of choice.

08-05-2007, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
SallySky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 147 My Photos: (0)	Trips and Storage Since I am new to the Sky (not yet hit the 100 mile mark) what is the best way to pack for a long weekend considering I want the top down? I was pretty much beat up by the other half for purchasing an impracticle car.

08-05-2007, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	I bought a set of roll-up type duffle bags that fit behind the top (when down) and the taillight assembly. Although I found them on e-Bay and paid $60.00 for the set, I have since read where others on the Forum found similar ones at Sam's Club for less than that. Another idea that will give you a little more room on the way to and from your destination is to leave the top up until you get to your destination, which gives you more space in the "trunk area." Once you unload it at you destination, you can ride around with the top down. So far as catching heat for being "inpractical," take them for spin and you'll usually change a few minds! __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

08-05-2007, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
StarlightSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 691 My Photos: (0)	24 X 20 duffle from Target, Wally World or who-ever works great if you know how to fold. 4 nights 5 days trip and everything we needed fit just fine. That included the evening dinner dress my wife had to bring, 5 pairs of shoes for her and cameras, digital junk etc,. Less than 20 bucks can get you what you need unless you want Versace. __________________ In My garage!! 8/31/06 VIN#8059/Midnight Blue/Tan Leather/Tan Top/Manual/LSD/6 Disc/Chromed Wheels/Windscreen/Wheel Locks/Cold Air Intake/Splash Guards/Stubbie "B" "Here's wishing you all, Open Sky's" Member: WCKCC

08-05-2007, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,051 My Photos: (11)	I got 4 duffles from walmart for $5.00 each. Here is a link to the bags. <mod edit: non supporting vendor url removed> 4 fit perfectly in the trunk. There is a thread on here with pictures. __________________ SKY 5/15/06 VIN 1971 "BlackSky" SKY RL 2/1/07 "Wheezie" Last edited by cerberus : 08-07-2007 at 10:50 PM.

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SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,051 My Photos: (11)	http://www.skyroadster.com/photopost...00&ppuser=3085 http://www.skyroadster.com/photopost...00&ppuser=3085 hard to beat for $20.00 for 4. __________________ SKY 5/15/06 VIN 1971 "BlackSky" SKY RL 2/1/07 "Wheezie"

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08-05-2007, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
IslandHopper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond Va. Posts: 385 My Photos: (0)	Hello, and WELCOME to the Sky Family It is possible for a party of 2 to have a nice trip with the top down. For starters you have to have soft luggage, some type of matching duffle bags. Secondly, you need to roll your garments and use all available space on the sides. You can mail your luggage to your destination via FED EX or UPS, if going away for a long perion of time.

08-05-2007, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 895 My Photos: (0)	The wife and I are able to pack enough clothes for a 5 day trip in our duffle bags and still be able to put the top down. This car will hold more than you think __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

08-05-2007, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
SallySky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 147 My Photos: (0)	Trips and Storage Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to Target and see what they have in soft bags. I looked at Overstock, but they are out of stock

08-05-2007, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 834 My Photos: (5)	My wife had the idea that all she needed was a tooth brush and a credit card - neither takes up much space! __________________ -Pete WCKCC member 2.4L, silver graphite VIN: 01472 Delivered 5/23/2006 - Contracted SGS the same day SGS = Silly Grin Syndrome ________________________ Universal Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are.

08-05-2007, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chemist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 166 My Photos: (0)	You can also attach a 3M Command Strip hook (cord bundler) behind one (or both!) seats and put hanging clothes there. Here's a thread from over at the Solstice forum: (sorry, pictures have expired) http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17440 Attached is a pic from my car. Here's a product page for these cord bundlers. <mod edit: url to non supporting vendor removed> I bought mine in the hardware section at Target. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Envious, leather, loaded DDM Stage II S/C, headers/cat/exhaust, 4-piston brakes/slotted rotors, Probeam, Backbone, Kazera KZ-L wheels, TWEETY button, custom WR, LED int. lights, 3rd brake light pulser. -- *She moves!* NASSOA Founding Member Last edited by cerberus : 08-07-2007 at 11:01 PM.

08-05-2007, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
SallySky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 147 My Photos: (0)	Neat idea I will invest in 2 of those. Thanks!

09-23-2007, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
SallySky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 147 My Photos: (0)	I went on a week long trip to the beach a few weeks ago and in addition to the 4 duffles I purchased from ebay I purchased some of the space saver bags. You put your clothes in the bag and then roll them to get the air out of the bag. They lay flat. I stored them behind the seats. __________________ 2008 RL Bluestone/Tan/Black Leather "Sally" "SKY4JOY" License Plate 5 Speed Spoiler Chrome 18" Wheels Stubby Custom Etched Windscreen Monsoon 6 CD w/XM PAL 3rd Brake Light Decal Painted Calipers Silver Marker Bulbs RPI GT exhaust

09-23-2007, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,900 My Photos: (16)	I use the cheapest luggage you can get.. Plastic grocery bags.. I smooth the clothes out on a bed, fold them over one time then start at the bottom and roll them up like a sleeping bag. Grocery bags are conformable, they are also useful to put your dirty clothes in. easily replaceable if torn. If you are concerned about wrinkles in your clothes... just carry one of those small travel steamers with you to remove wrinkles __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

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