Originally Posted by
raybo
When I don't ride a loop route, I simply send my hard-sided case to my destination. This usually costs from $70 - $100 from a private shipper (UPS, FedEx, etc). In the Netherlands, the postal service sent it to Germany for about $25.
For me that would be a pretty big hit. I like to ride right out of the airport. Shipping the case would add ground transportation and probably a motel/hotel stay at the start of the trip. Rooms in the departure city are often expensive so that hit is likely to be $250-$350 or more+ for shipping/transportation/room in some cities. Given all that I'd rather figure out how to use something disposable whether that is a thrift store case or a cardboard box.