Originally Posted By dzierzak
My experiences in travelling between West Virginia and Philmont Scout Ranch (through Albuquerque and Colorado Springs)

10 trips with 24 people each trip (average) = 240 round trips.

Packs in duffel bags. Total damage 1 lost pack (subsequently found) and 1 slightly damaged duffel.

YMMV

dzierzak, that is pretty conclusive. Would it be safe to guess the bulk of those were internal frame packs? I could see an external frame being at more risk.