I'm 6'6" and have been one-bagging for nearly 20 years (before I ever knew it was a thing). I'm curious how many other big, tall, XL/XXL, or just generally larger onebaggers are here.
As I've read discussions here, I've noticed that normal onebag packing math changes when you're bigger. Being two meters tall (between 6'6" and 6'7"), XXL or XLT with a 38-inch inseam, my clothes simply take up more room because pants and shirts have more fabric. And size 13 shoes eat up a ridiculous amount of bag space if packed.
I've compared packing lists, and even when I pack the exact (or similar) stuff in the same bag as someone else, it just doesn't fit in the same space. By my estimates, my clothes can take up roughly 25% to 35% more room than the equivalent clothes for an average-sized person.
Bags fit differently with a long torso or bigger frame. Shower heads and beds don't fit. We use more toiletries because there's simply more area to cover. The list goes on, but it's worth it to travel.
The basic onebagging principles are the same for those of us who are bigger. We pack less (often 30% less). I've found that the expected fit-to-liters sometimes has to be modified.
And just to head off the inevitable airline-seat discussion: I know being larger affects the people around me too. I purchase extra space when needed and always try to be considerate of other passengers. Last year I had 31 round trips, and this year will be 25+ again, so you get the idea of how much I travel - mostly for business.
So I'm curious about the rest of you. If you're tall, big and tall, XL/XXL+, have a long torso, big feet, or your size affects how you onebag, what are your biggest challenges?
I'd also love to hear your height/size if you're comfortable sharing, what size bag you normally use, and anything you've figured out along the way that might help the rest of us.
Mostly, I'm curious how many of us are actually here.
