Thread: Traveling with a hanging strop

I have a standard size hanging SRD Latigo strop (3x28"). What is the best way to travel with it ?

Laying it flat in my softsided suitcase (in the middle of the clothing for protection) results in a very wavy surface (although it flattens again after lots of palm-rubbing and several hours of being hung).

Also, I often travel with just a carry-on sized duffle bag or a packpack that are too short to lay the strop flat. Can I roll the strop ? What diameter ? Smooth side out ?

Thanks.

With those thicker leather strops it's best to pack them flat. If you can, sandwich it between some stiffer items in your luggage. If you want to try rolling it, do so loosely and with the smooth surface out. Other options are to get a paddle strop or, and I have to say this, buy a 'roo hide strop that can be rolled up a bit easier with less problems. I have a small 'roo hide travel strop that I roll and put in my toiletry (dopp) kit, that then gets stuffed into my backpack, and it comes out just fine. I've also done it with my wider 'roo strops and all have faired well.


Mick

I either lay mine along the bottom of the suitcase, or in one of the outside flaps. Has worked very well over the past six mths. of trips

I travel with a paddle strop.

Also, take a look around for a vintage retractable strop - ideal for traveling. I always take one with me when I travel. Here's a picture of mine:



James.

Geez James, can't you manage to put a fresh bit of hide on that thing?! Where's ya nouse boy...It's under the bonnet son...


Mick

That thing is amazing, Jimbo. How does it retract? Is it spring loaded or is there a winder/ratchet system of some sort in it?