I just thought I'd post a couple photos of Machak in the process of being packed in my new cardboard box.

I was very fortunate to be able to get a box with padding and even with straps to hold Machak in. In addition, I really liked how it went together. The top fitted over the bottom creating a double layer of cardboard around the edges. If you are thinking of packing your bicycle in a cardboard box, consider picking up a box like this one. This particular one was for a Trek Madone, and I got it from a LBS.

The box comfortably survived the trip to and from Australia .... 6 different airplanes, and lots of handling on and off those airplanes.

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good stuff machka i can see you done that before would that black bag be your cycling kit.so how was the trip or are you still over there what about some photo's of the trip ,that's as close to austrila i'll get.

The black bags contain my empty panniers. I put the contents of the panniers into a duffel bag which worked really well. The duffel bag was easy to carry.

Another thing I did this time, different from previous times, was to use a light, open-topped, tote bag for one of my carry-ons. In it, I had my handlebar bag, and a few other items. That was incredibly easy to carry and very convenient.

My story and photos are going up in my Australian Tour thread ... which links to my website.

https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/389097-australian-tour-2008-a.html